Daimler Trucks North America opens new corporate headquarters
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has opened a new corporate headquarters in North Portland, Ore. The building was unveiled in a grand opening event attended by city and state officials. “As a leader in the industry with a reputation for high standards in engineering and sustainable practices, we felt it was important to have our
Spec’ing to optimize resale value
There are many factors that impact resale value for trucks. Dale Tower, vice president of remarketing for AmeriQuest Used Truck Services Inc., suggests that OEM selection, engine choices, horsepower, automated transmissions, APUs, SCR non SCR, super singles, chassis side fairings, single or double bunks (in sleepers) and even the color of trucks are all items that will
Engine of application: Detroit readies the DD5 for launch
Medium-duty truck sales are on the rise. According to the latest final monthly numbers from ACT Research, February’s Classes 5-7 net orders were the highest since December 2014 at 22,316 units. To support the growing medium-duty segment, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has made several impactful announcements, chief among them being the development, production and
You say you want a truck efficiency ‘evolution’?
When we talk about the latest truck technologies, we often throw around words such as “evolution” and “innovation,” and it is a natural analogy given how rapidly technology, and more specifically software, replicates, updates and furthers itself at an exponential pace. In terms of trucking, very rarely do we anticipate a “new truck,” but we
Daimler evolves autonomous truck technology with Highway Pilot Connect
Daimler Trucks has introduced Highway Pilot Connect, the company’s latest development in autonomous technology. The company demonstrated the technology in on-highway in Germany with its Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Highway Pilot Connect is a further development of the Highway Pilot system that Daimler started work on in 2014 and Daimler Trucks North America demonstrated in the Inspiration
Buying pre-owned trucks? No need to kick the tires
Purchasing a pre-owned truck should not be a contest. Buyers should have confidence in the equipment they are purchasing—with no surprises down the road. Inspections Some truck buyers do their own preliminary inspections prior to purchase. Many experienced fleets have a list of things to review prior to purchase—like checking axle configurations, engine and horsepower
Detroit updates DD5 engine details
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has revealed additional details on the yet-to-be-released Detroit DD5 engine, with the Detroit DD8 planned to follow with a 2018 release. The DD5 will initially offer two power ratings, a 210 HP and 575 ft.-lb. torque and a 230 HP and 660 ft.-lb. torque. The DD5 was first available to
Daimler makes FlowBelow tractor wheel covers available on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
Daimler Trucks North America has signed an agreement with FlowBelow Aero Inc. to offer FlowBelow’s Quick-release wheel covers as an option on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package beginning in the first quarter of 2016. FlowBelow’s tractor wheel covers reduce aerodynamic turbulence and drag on the truck by streamlining airflow over the tractor’s drive wheels. When optioned,
Daimler Trucks North America to open new Parts Distribution Center in Dallas
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), through its associated brands Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis and Alliance Truck Parts, has announced the opening of a new parts distribution center (PDC) in Dallas. This new facility is a major step in a plan to improve the company’s parts availability and meet its
Proper power: Medium-duty engines designed for medium-duty trucks
The medium-duty engine market continues to evolve and expand. By the end of this year, new Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines will be offered as part of the Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) product lineup. The Detroit DD5 medium-duty engine will be offered first, initially on 2016 Freightliner M2 models. Those engines will be built at first in
Daimler invests $22.7 million in expanded Freightliner Custom Chassis facilities
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced a $22.7 million investment to expand facilities and improve operations at Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) in South Carolina. According to Daimler, the investment will positively impact a number of key business operations for FCCC, including the construction of a new logistics center, as well as expansions of the current
Watch: Daimler Trucks talks Detroit medium-duty engines, AMT production
Recently, Daimler Trucks announced an investment to enable production of the new DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines at the Detroit brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. The OE also celebrated the start of production of its DT12 AMT at that same plant. Jason Morgan, editor of Fleet Equipment, grabbed a cup of
