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Daimler Truck North America

4747 Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
503-745-8000
503-745-8921

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Daimler Truck North America, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. It manufactures, sells, and services commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Truck North America is a business unit of Daimler AG, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Products

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Redesigned to reduce drag, improve safety
Aug. 27, 2025
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Available on Freightliner Plus-series trucks
May 16, 2024
The first all-electric trucks from the company
Aug. 19, 2021

Press Releases

The Daimler Truck North America brand's new vehicles come with an expanded capacity offering and upgraded warranties.
May 22, 2024
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Daimler Truck North America is partnering with two other companies, Nuvation Energy and Li-Cycle, and using its own remanufacturing facilities to reuse EV battery components.
May 21, 2024
The new system includes a proximity sensor, backup camera, and in-cab display for convenience and safety.
May 16, 2024
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DTNA announced that its Freightliner brand has now produced one million Class 8 Cascadia trucks.
April 23, 2024
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The Western Star 47X and 49X vocational vehicles can now include Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist (ABA5) as a standard feature.
Jan. 29, 2024
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In his new role, Reed will oversee all activities for DTR, including sales, marketing and distribution, and be responsible for leading the SelecTrucks brand of used semi-truck...
Oct. 18, 2021
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In the third year of partnership, both companies are working to expand real-world testing and pushing forward on the goal to create a profitable Level 4 autonomous vehicle.
Oct. 5, 2021
Olga Aulet-Leon, sustainability champion at DTNA, will share in-depth insight and analysis pertaining to DTNA's global sustainability and how the industry supply base views and...
July 19, 2021
Available for the Freightliner Cascadia and the Western Star 49X spec’d with a Detroit powertrain, the new Detroit Assurance features reduce driver strain and fatigue and can ...
June 3, 2021
Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines that have expired warranties are eligible for the Detroit OE Advantage extended warranty coverage.
June 1, 2021

Videos

The new generation is full of updates, and this walkthrough covers everything from aerodynamic improvements to advanced new safety features.
Oct. 24, 2024
Kary Schaefer, general manager, marketing and strategy, Daimler Trucks North America, discusses medium duty diesel engines.
Oct. 3, 2016
Friedrich Baumann, Daimler Trucks North America’s senior vice president, aftermarket, discusses how to get trucks back on the road quicker after a service event and improving ...
Aug. 15, 2015
Richard Howard, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). They talk about where the company is today and where it is headed.
Aug. 18, 2014
Fleet Maintenance editor David A. Kolman sits down with Martin Osborne, the general manager of distribution network development for Daimler Trucks North America - the leading ...
Oct. 29, 2013
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
The history of Western Star Trucks, and the introduction of their new Model 4700.
Aug. 21, 2012

Resources

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

Trying my hand at soldering electronic components.
Sept. 30, 2013
A tour of Detroit Reman's electronics remanufacturing operation.
Sept. 23, 2013
How to fuel a compressed natural gas-powered tractor.
Aug. 26, 2013
Test driving a CNG-powered tractor pulling a loaded trailer.
Aug. 19, 2013

News

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The engines keep about 75% of their core components while adding fuel and aftertreatment updates for EPA 2027.
Aug. 31, 2026
The new facility is expected to expand production capacity, with construction slated to begin in late 2026 and operations targeted for 2029.
Aug. 7, 2026
Autonomous vehicles use both short-range and long-range LiDAR sensors to map the environment around the vehicle, with Innoviz Technologies to provide Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics...
Dec. 5, 2025
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The veteran support initiative helps former service members launch or expand their trucking businesses with discounts and warranties.
Nov. 11, 2025
Vibrations may lead to tie-rod separation and an inability to steer.
Aug. 29, 2018
Companies target 2017 for introducing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Jan. 29, 2013

Articles

The EPA-guided software changes will roll out to 330,000 in-service DD13 and DD15 engines, giving fleets more time to address emissions system issues before derates take effect...
June 18, 2026
New cross-traffic detection and left-turn protection aim to reduce collisions in high-risk scenarios.
April 30, 2026
The new head of communication for DTNA has one of the more interesting career trajectories in the business, having worked on an aircraft carrier flight deck, deep within Alaskan...
April 29, 2026
Daimler Truck CFO Eva Scherer says it's 'too early' to rule out a new U.S. production plant as the truck maker navigates new Trump tariff credits and market shifts.
March 20, 2026
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Details around the NOx-compliant Detroit engine set for MY2027 Freightliner and Western Star Class 8 trucks have been revealed, with DTNA confident it will improve efficiency ...
Feb. 19, 2026
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The Freightliner parent company saw more than a 60% decrease in profits from the same period of last year.
Nov. 14, 2025
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In her new position, Buttler will cover product marketing, brand communications, sales training, and digital sales tools for Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit brands.
May 14, 2025
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Daimler’s newest AV truck platform is based on the Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia, which will be tested out of Torc Robotics’ new autonomous hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth...
April 17, 2025
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Fifth Gen Cascadia orders now open
Orders can be placed at any of over 380 full-service Freightliner dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
April 11, 2025
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The system offers three membership tiers and access to DTNA service centers and parts purchase reporting.
March 25, 2025

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The investment will modernize the existing diesel engine facility in Michigan with the goal of producing cleaner, more fuel-efficient powertrains.
Dec. 11, 2024
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Daimler Truck’s financial division is building a zero-emission vehicle portfolio to offer to customers, including charging infrastructure solutions and insurance and payment projects...
Sept. 17, 2024
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The rebrand solidifies Rizon USA’s role as an authorized U.S. distributor for the Rizon brand and will continue to grow the Daimler Brand’s sales and service network in the U....
Sept. 16, 2024
Greenlane received grant funding for its initial Colton charging site, with the money going towards charging pedestals, connectors, site design, and engineering and charging infrastruct...
Sept. 11, 2024
Karin Rådström, currently heading Mercedes Benz Trucks, will replace Martin Daum as CEO of Daimler Truck.
Sept. 6, 2024
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The partnership works to bundle Salem Carriers' electrification costs into a fixed monthly rate, including operation, infrastructure, and energy management.
July 5, 2024
Western Star's 57X has been built from the ground up for owner-operators and linehaul fleets. It will replace the brand’s 5700XE on-highway truck, which was discontinued at the...
Aug. 4, 2022
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The ADAS feature will be available as an option on Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star trucks equipped with Detroit Assurance with ABA 5, including the new eCascadia.
May 23, 2022
Through engineering and design, Daimler Truck North America worked to develop a more efficient and sleek truck that also meets the customer’s needs.
Jan. 14, 2022
With added enhancements for vocational and on-highway applications, the new engine, in addition to the DD15 and DD16 engines, is eligible for the Detroit OE Advantage extended...
May 28, 2021
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The electric vehicle consulting services and electric vehicle chargers are designed to support fleets and customers in their deployment of all-electric trucks.
May 3, 2021
In partnership with Portland General Electric, the charging site, dubbed 'Electric Island,' was designed with heavy duty trucks in mind and will be open to public for all levels...
April 22, 2021