Trucking is getting hip with the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, claiming a spot on the agenda of a show that typically celebrates creativity in music, film and interactive technology.
March 2, 2018BusinessEquipment
DTNA Sees Surging Truck Market in 2018
When Daimler Trucks North America looks at 2018, it anticipates a surging truck market, constrained supply lines, customers’ need for faster uptime aided by predictive technology and the steady advance of electric powertrains, the company’s top executive said.
February 28, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
DTNA Unveils DD8 Engine for Medium-Duty Lineup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America announced the addition of the Detroit DD8 diesel engine to its medium-duty lineup.
February 6, 2018BusinessTechnology
DTNA Adds Features to Repair-Focused Mobile App
Daimler Trucks North America announced enhancements to its Express WriteUp app, which allows service advisers at Freightliner and Western Star dealerships to create repair orders with a mobile device.
January 9, 2018Business
TAG Truck Center, Lonestar Truck Group Merge
TAG Truck Center and Lonestar Truck Group, which described themselves as closely aligned dealerships, merged into a new company named TNTX, effective Jan. 1.
January 3, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
DTNA Launches 3-D Printed Parts Pilot Test
Daimler Trucks North America announced it will make its first pilot program delivery of plastic parts produced using 3-D printing technologies to its customers in the coming weeks.
December 11, 2017BusinessEquipment
Prestolite Gains Three Standard Positions at DTNA Beginning in 2019
Aftermarket supplier Prestolite Electric’s IdlePro model alternator was selected by Daimler Trucks North America for standard position on new commercial vehicles set to launch in multiple markets between late 2019 and early 2020.
September 5, 2017BusinessEquipment
DTNA Adds Mascot to Detroit Reman Unit
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing has acquired Mascot Truck Parts, a one-time subsidiary of Meritor Inc., to expand its capacity for heavy- and medium-duty remanufacturing of driveline components.
August 24, 2017BusinessEquipment
Class 8 Sales Increase 8.7% in July
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks rose in July, the first year-over-year gain since November 2015, amid reports carriers have begun expanding fleet size to meet rising demand now or to prepare for expected growth in 2018.
August 16, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
DTNA Expands Connected Truck Services
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America continues to expand its connected vehicle services to provide fleets with a broader arsenal of information and analytics tools they can use to make better business decisions.
July 27, 2017