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Business

Penske Logistics Expands Role With Detroit Diesel

Penske Logistics won new business with Detroit Diesel Corp. to support supply chain operations at DD's engine, transmission and axle facility in Redford, Mich.

July 10, 2017
BusinessFuel

New DTNA Chief Roger Nielsen Says GHG Rule Will Stick

MADRAS, Ore. — Fleet owners should not expect the truck and engine sections of the federal Phase 2 rule on greenhouse gas emissions to change before implementation starts in 2021, said Roger Nielsen, the CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

May 19, 2017
BusinessTechnology

Daimler Trucks North America Opens $18.7 Million Truck Proving Grounds

MADRAS, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America opened its $18.7 million High Desert Proving Grounds here May 18. It will enable the parent of Freightliner and Western Star Trucks to do more broad-based vehicle testing not far from its Portland headquarters.

May 19, 2017
BusinessSpecial Coverage

2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America, the most vocal proponent of a two-year cycle for truck shows, has actually mounted a strong presence here at the Mid-America Trucking Show despite its strong support for the new Atlanta-based event in September.

April 4, 2017
Business

DTNA Promotes Nielsen to CEO; Replaces Daum

Daimler Trucks North America has promoted Roger Nielsen to president and CEO.

March 27, 2017
Business

Daimler Trucks North America Promotes Nielsen to CEO

Daimler Trucks North America has promoted Roger Nielsen to president and CEO, the company announced.

March 22, 2017

Who's Liable in an Autonomous Truck Accident?

Panelists discuss liability in an accident during the "Autonomous Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" panel at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Oct. 4, 2016.

October 18, 2016
BusinessEquipmentTechnology

Continental to Acquire Majority Stake in Zonar

Continental announced Oct. 4 that it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in technology provider Zonar.

October 4, 2016
Special CoverageBusiness

DTNA Backs US GHG Rule, Connected Vehicles

LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America supports the federal Phase 2 greenhouse-gas rule for trucks and almost certainly will not challenge it in court.

October 3, 2016
Business

Daimler to Open Distribution Center in Indiana

Daimler Trucks North America plans to open a parts distribution center in the Indianapolis area, a move that is expected to add 45 jobs in 2017.

August 25, 2016