Daimler Trucks N.A. on electric truck charging infrastructure basics
So, the time has come for your fleet to go battery electric. You’ve done the research to determine the right battery electric trucks for your fleet, but equally as important is knowing your charging needs. What are the space requirements to build out the charging station infrastructure on-site? How efficient do you need your charging
Redefining Daimler Trucks: Three takeaways from our talk with DTNA CEO John O’Leary
Whenever a new CEO takes over any company, there’s plenty of hyperbole about approaching evolving markets, understanding the shifting needs of customers and redefining the company’s role in the industry. But this time it’s different. This time it’s not hyperbole. It’s reality. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)’s President and CEO John O’Leary takes the reins
Scott Kuebler appointed Daimler Trucks NA vice president for on-highway sales
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced Scott Kuebler, currently general manager of sales for the Northeast region, has been appointed to the position of vice president of on-highway sales. Kuebler, pictured above, succeeds Drew Backeberg, whose appointment to senior vice president of aftermarket at DTNA was previously announced. In his new role, Kuebler will
Daimler Trucks NA names new on-highway VP
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Steve Mignardi to the position of vice president of on-highway market development, effective immediately. “We are pleased to have Steve in his new leadership position,” said Kary Schaefer, general manager of product strategy and market development at DTNA. “His depth of experience in the industry and at DTNA
Daimler Trucks N.A.’s new leadership lineup
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that David Carson, currently senior vice president, vocational sales and marketing, has been appointed to the expanded role of senior vice president, sales and marketing, DTNA, consolidating responsibility for all sales and marketing of vocational and on-highway segments. Carson adds responsibilities formerly held by Richard Howard, who has been
HDMA launching Perspectives webinar series with Daimler Trucks NA
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) is launching its 2021 Perspectives series program featuring Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). “Accelerating Change & Leading the Charge: The DTNA Perspective” will be held on Thursday, June 3 from 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET. HDMA anticipates that topics will include: Daimler Trucks’ spin-off information Rapid shifts toward new power
Daimler Trucks NA launches Detroit eConsulting, Detroit eFill Chargers
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced new products and services from Detroit to support fleets and customers in the deployment of all-electric trucks. Detroit eConsulting services provide experienced know-how to fleets and are offered in three varying levels of support, DTNA says. Similarly, the Detroit eFill line of electric commercial vehicle chargers provide an
Daimler Trucks NA names chief engineer of chassis, vocational engineering
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Tracy Mack-Askew to the position of chief engineer, chassis and vocational engineering, effective immediately. In her new role, Mack-Askew will lead the development of solutions for DTNA customers in diesel powertrain technologies, and support the transition to electrical propulsion solutions in chassis and vocational products. Mack-Askew has over
Three takeaways from the Daimler Trucks AG, Volvo Group cellcentric JV announcement
Make no mistake: The trend of increasingly sustainable truck equipment technology is here to stay, with even more equipment advances coming down the line to meet an array of trucking applications. That was the tone set by the leaders of two global truck manufacturers–Martin Daum, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Trucks N.A. makes senior operations leadership changes
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has appointed current Thomas Built Buses President and CEO Caley Edgerly to the role of general manager of operations planning and quality at DTNA. Edgerly joined Daimler in 1994, starting as a quality engineer at Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC). He later became the director of product development
