Freightliner Innovation Fleet of electric trucks logs 300,000 miles of real-world use
Freightliner announced that its Innovation Fleet has accumulated more than 300,000 miles in real-world use by customers. The Innovation Fleet is a 30-vehicle fleet of battery electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks testing integration of the technology into large-scale commercial transportation operations. “The knowledge and expertise our logistics customers have in fleet operations with their thousands
Freightliner updates Smart Source app with enhanced product support features
Freightliner says recent updates to its Smart Source app include a new design, personalized notification options and enhanced product support features. The Smart Source app helps drivers stay connected with Freightliner for up-to-date product news, training videos and support information, the company says. In addition to a new design, Freightliner says updates to Smart Source
Profile: The City of Lakeland’s fleet is prepared for severe weather at all times
It’s always news when hurricane season begins in the U.S., but for the Fleet Management division in the City of Lakeland, Florida, the date just isn’t all that relevant. Read more about Lakeland’s fleet and how they deal with the constant threat of severe weather by clicking below to view our interactive fleet profile. Read
Detroit releases DT12 transmission series, redesigned DD15 engine
Detroit has enhanced its DD15 engine and has expanded the lineup of its DT12 automated manual transmission. The DT12 transmission has evolved into the DT12 On-Highway Series to offer three purpose-built options to meet the unique needs of various on-highway applications, all of which are now available to order, Detroit says. Engineered with fuel efficiency
Daimler Truck Financial launches new program for Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) have launched the Keep the World Moving finance program. Designed for drivers and commercial vehicle operators supporting critical infrastructure, the Keep the World Moving program offers Freightliner and Western Star Trucks customers the ability to delay first payments for 120 days on eligible, new Freightliner
Daimler Trucks’s Stefan Kurschner builds upon its supply chain foundation with ExceleratorParts.com
Editor’s Note: We built an interactive journey through the Daimler Trucks North America aftermarket story. Click the image above to start reading and navigate the story by clicking the “Next Page,” but feel free to take some time to watch the videos, listen to the podcast excerpt and enjoy the ride. If you get lost
Freightliner Custom Chassis debuts production of all-electric chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is partnering with Proterra, a California-based manufacturer of high-performance systems for heavy-duty platforms, to develop an enhanced, production-ready version of its all-electric MT50e truck chassis for 2020. The company says the MT50e will feature an efficient and powerful battery system from Proterra. The Proterra system powering the MT50e will feature
Daimler Trucks North America announces start of battery electric Freightliner customer experience fleet
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is launching the Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet for its electric truck program. The fleet of all-electric pre-series trucks includes six heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadias and two medium-duty eM2 106 trucks. Freightliner CX Fleet participants are members of the Freightliner Electric Vehicle Council, a group of customers working with Freightliner to
Daimler Trucks launches enhanced Express WriteUp app
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has announced the launch of its second-generation Express WriteUp mobile application. In addition to enhancements to speed the repair order process, Express WriteUp2 helps service advisors and customers adhere to social distancing guidelines established by the CDC, DTNA says. Since its 2017 introduction, DTNA says Express WriteUp has enabled Freightliner
Volvo Group, Daimler Trucks AG joint venture to produce fuel cells
Early on April 21, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group announced that they have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases. Daimler will consolidate all its current fuel cell activities in
Fleet profile: Decker Truck Line
At Decker Truck Line, driver engagement is an all-encompassing affair.
SelecTrucks, Daimler introduce new purchase program for used Freightliner Cascadia trucks
SelecTrucks and Daimler Truck Financial have introduced a pre-owned Freightliner Cascadia program offering customers the ability to purchase a late-model Cascadia truck for as little as $1,250 per month, with a 60-day deferral for the first payment. This program applies to a limited number of late-model Freightliner Cascadia trucks that have been well-maintained by some
