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DTNA Optimistic on 2014 After Strong January

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico Daimler Trucks North America, which achieved nearly a 40% market share in 2013, expressed optimism about the coming year following a strong January.

February 19, 2014
Business

Daimlers Truck Earnings Nearly Double While Companys Profit Falls

Daimler AG said fourth-quarter earnings at its global truck division nearly doubled from a year ago, but companywide profit declined.

February 6, 2014
Business

Daimlers Former Truck Chief Renschler Leaves Company

A top Daimler AG official who led the companys global truck business has left the company of his own accord and by mutual consent, Daimler said.

January 29, 2014
Business

DTNAs Mark Lampert to Retire

Mark Lampert, Daimler Trucks North Americas senior vice president of sales and marketing, will retire at the end of March, the company said.

January 22, 2014
Business

Daimler to Launch Loyalty Program

Daimler Trucks North America said it is preparing to launch a loyalty program aimed at rewarding small fleets and owner-operators.

January 21, 2014
Business

Daimler Trucks Expects Best Sales in 7 Years

Daimler AG said it expects its global truck sales in 2013 to exceed 2012s figures, which would make it the best year for sales since 2006.

December 30, 2013
Business

Daimler Sees Increasing Telematics Use in 2014

HOMESTEAD, Fla. The head of Daimler Trucks North Americas aftermarket business outlined a busy 2014 for the division, especially for the use of telematics to reduce downtime for fleets.

November 19, 2013
Business

Alliance Truck Parts Race Car Finishes Second in Nationwide Series

HOMESTEAD, Fla. The Nationwide Series race car sponsored by Alliance Truck Parts finished the 2013 season in second place, narrowly missing the overall points championship by three points.

November 18, 2013
Business

DTNA Sees Gains in Mexico Despite Difficult Conditions

GUADALAJARA, Mexico The new head of Daimler Trucks North Americas operations in Mexico got his baptism under fire on Nov. 12 as he opened the first press conference of the nations largest truck show here.

November 18, 2013
Business

Daimler Trucks to Invest $457 Mln. in Brazil Plants

German truck and auto maker Daimler AG said it will invest about 1 billion Brazilian real ($457 million) in its two truck production plants in Brazil in the next two years.

October 28, 2013