DTNA to ramp up production at N.C. plant
Daimler Trucks North America plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, N.C., truck manufacturing plant over the next three months. The Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant will add a third shift to its operations and plans to fill the additional 580 manufacturing and 25 related supervision, engineering and administrative positions by
‘We don’t need a revolution’
“Sometimes customers ask me, ‘Should we wait [to buy trucks]? When is your best truck coming?’ I tell them: If you wait, you’ll wait forever because the best truck is the one you’re getting today from us,” Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks of North America, said to a room of
Alliance Truck Parts launches online parts cross-reference tool
Alliance Truck Parts, an aftermarket parts brand for the commercial transportation industry, launched a new online parts cross reference tool. The web-based tool consolidates data from the OEM and independent manufacturers, creating a single point of access that allows customers to find the right Alliance truck part for their specific truck make and model, the
Western Star features all-new 5700XE at MATS
Western Star Truck Sales Inc. featured its all-new 5700XE Class 8 highway tractor at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show. Customers that wanted to experience the 5700XE first hand could participate in a ride and drive at MATS. The 5700XE features all-new aerodynamic innovations, powerful and efficient powertrain with the premium style, comfort and toughness expected
Detroit premieres training videos for Assurance safety system
Detroit Diesel Corp. released new driver training videos for the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems and the integrated Detroit Powertrain. Introduced in 2014 and available for the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution and Cascadia equipped with Detroit engines, Detroit Assurance systems are seamlessly integrated into the truck’s dashboard, engine and transmission electronics. The Detroit Assurance video
Detroit launches new drive axles
Detroit Diesel Corp. introduced new Model 6 Detroit Drive Axles. Available in single drive 4×2 or tandem 6×2 configurations with ratios from 2.28 to 5.88, the new axles are designed with the latest features and technology, ultimately resulting in a smoother performance and better fuel economy, said Detroit. Model 6 drive axles include new features,
Western Star GM Michael Jackson to retire, Kelley Platt named as successor
Following 10 years of exceptional service, Daimler Trucks North America announced that Michael Jackson, general manager of Western Star Truck Sales Inc., will retire March 31. Jackson joined DTNA in 2005 as the general manager marketing and controlling. Since taking over as general manager of Western Star in 2009, Michael has transformed the Western Star
The next step in truck evolution: Freightliner, Detroit executive interview
Last year was a big year for Freightliner. Even after setting both company and industry records for order intake, Freightliner Trucks, driven by the Detroit powertrain, is showing no sign of slowing down in 2015. Richard Howard, senior vice president, sales and marketing, for Daimler Trucks North America, shares his thoughts on where the truck
Detroit makes Intelligent Powertrain Management standard on DT12 AMTs
Detroit Diesel Corp. announced that the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) system will be standard on all Detroit DT12 automated manual transmissions paired with any heavy-duty Detroit engine, beginning in March 2015. IPM helps the powertrain operate as efficiently as possible, based on the truck’s momentum generated by the terrain, said Detroit Diesel Corp. The Intelligent
Phillips Industries awarded ‘Master of Quality’ by DTNA
Phillips Industries‘ Electrical Harness Division was recently awarded a 2013 DTNA Masters of Quality Award. Representatives from Daimler Trucks North America presented the division with its third consecutive Masters of Quality Award during ceremonies held in October at the Saltillo, Mexico, facility. According to DTNA, the Masters of Quality Award is presented annually to an elite
