Detroit Diesel Corporation

13400 Outer Dr W
Detroit, MI 48239
United States
313-592-8176
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Products

Detroit D12 Transmission
The Detroit D12 Transmission is a 12-speed, automated manual transmission with shorter gear steps. The D12 was designed with a number of efficiency features to help achieve optimal...
April 24, 2018
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The Detroit Model 6 Drive Axles have weight-optimized housings, hollow axle shafts and an internal baffle. The axles, available in single drive 4x2 or tandem 6x2 configurations...
Feb. 27, 2015
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Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announces the release of the MBE 900 reliabilt engine. With more than 350,000 MBE 900 engines in service today, DDC remanufacturing engineers ...
June 25, 2007
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Detroit Diesel announces that they will continue their highly successful Series 60 Step UP overhaul package and reliabilt engine replacement promotion into 2005. With cost saving...
June 25, 2007

Press Releases

This enhancement expands on the diagnostic service for Freightliner and Western Star trucks powered by Detroit engines.
Nov. 8, 2017
The 200,000th Virtual Technician hardware unit was installed on a Freightliner Cascadia Evolution truck equipped with a Detroit DD15 engine delivered to Penske Truck Leasing Co...
June 16, 2016
Introduced in 2014 and available for the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution and Cascadia equipped with Detroit engines, Detroit Assurance systems are seamlessly integrated into the...
Feb. 25, 2015
Less than seven years after introducing its Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit Diesel Corporation marked the production of its 250,000th DD Series engine.
July 7, 2014
The Freightliner Cascadia Evolution features the new integrated Detroit powertrain.
The new powertrain features the Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit DT12 transmission and Detroit axles.
May 27, 2014
Since its inception in 1938, Detroit has built more than four million engines at its three million square-foot manufacturing plant in Redford.
July 25, 2013
Through 2018, the Detroit DD13 engine is available exclusively on Pierce's firetrucks.
June 25, 2013
Evaluated by a panel of 3,000 judges, award winners represent game-changing products, services and excellence.
May 17, 2013
Virtual Technician is a Finalist in Applied Technology, one of twelve categories honored by the Edison Awards.
March 22, 2013
President Obama visits Detroit Diesel
Recognizes the North American commercial vehicle industry's first completely integrated powertrain family to be produced in one facility.
Dec. 13, 2012

Videos

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Editor David A. Kolman talks with Brad Williamson, Manager, Engine and Component Marketing for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Williamson discusses how offering a complete...
Oct. 2, 2012

Resources

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With proper maintenance using Detroit genuine parts, owners, drivers and fleet managers will experience maximum engine performance, and save time, money and inconvenience.
Feb. 8, 2016

Blogs

David A. Kolman, editor, Fleet Maintenance
The company announces its next milestone in its platform strategy.
Nov. 30, 2015
Fleet Maintenance editor David A. Kolman alongside a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia Revolution
A chance to check out Freightliner’s new long-haul tractor
Aug. 13, 2012

Articles

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“The purpose of the cooling system is to take heat out of the engine so that the engine operates at the proper temperatures for durability and for fuel economy,” says Navistar's Jim Nachtman.
A look at diesel engine cooling systems and how fleets can keep theirs operating smoothly.
May 11, 2018
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Rust and corrosion are very likely to occur as a result of a vehicle’s exposure to floodwater, putting fleets at great risk for costly repairs.
A systematic and complete inspection is critical to assessing potential problems.
April 10, 2017

Contacts

Chuck Yount

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The company began production of it DT12 automated manual transmissions and will bring new medium duty engine line to the U.S.
Nov. 30, 2015
The Detroit Diesel D12 transmission offers fuel efficiency improvements.
DT12 transmission offers increased fuel economy and vehicle performance by offering the efficiency of a manual transmission on an automatic system.
Aug. 15, 2012
Expanded engine line-up feature more fuel saving components.
July 4, 2012
Engine delivered to Southern Refrigerated Transport (SRT).
Jan. 28, 2012
Company celebrates at its Redford, Mich. manufacturing facility
Dec. 5, 2011