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    Detroit, MI 48239

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    About Detroit Diesel Corporation

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    13400 Outer Dr W
    Detroit, MI 48239
    United States
    http://www.detroitdiesel.com/
    313-592-8176

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    PRODUCTS & PRESS RELEASES

    Detroit D12 Transmission
    Powertrain

    D12 Transmission

    April 24, 2018
    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...
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Detroit Connect Virtual Technician includes remote diagnostics for Detroit DT12 fault events

    Nov. 8, 2017
    This enhancement expands on the diagnostic service for Freightliner and Western Star trucks powered by Detroit engines.
    Shop Management

    Detroit marks fifth anniversary of Virtual Technician with 200,000th installation on truck delivered to Penske Truck Leasing Co.

    June 16, 2016
    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...
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Model 6 Drive Axles

    Feb. 27, 2015
    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...
    Safety & Technology

    New driver training videos available for Detroit Assurance and integrated Detroit Powertrain

    Feb. 25, 2015
    Introduced in 2014 and available for the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution and Cascadia equipped with Detroit engines, Detroit Assurance systems are seamlessly integrated into the...

    Articles & News

    Photo courtesy of Navistar
    “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.
    Fluids & Chemicals

    Keeping engines cool

    David Brierley
    May 11, 2018
    A look at diesel engine cooling systems and how fleets can keep theirs operating smoothly.

    Videos & Resources

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    Powertrain

    Detroit genuine parts DPFs

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

    Daimler Trucks Press Event Media Gallery

    Nov. 30, 2015
    The company began production of it DT12 automated manual transmissions and will bring new medium duty engine line to the U.S.
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    Powertrain

    VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 13

    Oct. 2, 2012
    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...

    KEY CONTACTS

    Chuck Yount

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    David A. Kolman, editor, Fleet Maintenance
    Blogs

    Kolman’s Korner: Daimler Trucks holds a pep rally of sorts

    David A. Kolman
    Nov. 30, 2015
    The company announces its next milestone in its platform strategy.
    Powertrain

    Detroit marks production of 250,000th heavy duty engine platform

    July 7, 2014
    Less than seven years after introducing its Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit Diesel Corporation marked the production of its 250,000th DD Series engine.
    The Freightliner Cascadia Evolution features the new integrated Detroit powertrain.
    Tools

    New integrated Detroit powertrain features advanced technologies and lowers cost of ownership

    May 27, 2014
    The new powertrain features the Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit DT12 transmission and Detroit axles.
    The Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission is now available for the Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the Detroit DD13 engine.
    Powertrain

    Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission now available

    David A. Kolman
    Sept. 25, 2013
    Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission now available for Detroit DD13 Engine.
    Detroit Diesel’s new On-Board Tablet is an advanced mobile device that uses the latest in commercial telematics technology to boost vehicle efficiency and driver performance.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Detroit Diesel introduces new On-Board Tablet

    David A. Kolman
    Sept. 24, 2013
    Detroit Diesel introduces new On-Board Tablet for Daimler Trucks North America.
    New from Detroit Diesel is Detroit Connect - the telematics arm that includes the Detroit Virtual Technician onboard diagnostics system.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Detroit Diesel launches Detroit Connect

    David A. Kolman
    Sept. 23, 2013
    Detroit Connect is latest addition to Detroit Diesel’s family of products
    Powertrain

    Michigan proclaims July 25th "Detroit Day" honoring 75th Anniversary of Detroit Diesel Corporation

    July 25, 2013
    Since its inception in 1938, Detroit has built more than four million engines at its three million square-foot manufacturing plant in Redford.
    Shop Management

    Pierce and Detroit extend exclusive fire service relationship

    June 25, 2013
    Through 2018, the Detroit DD13 engine is available exclusively on Pierce's firetrucks.
    Shop Management

    Detroit Virtual Technician receives Silver Edison Award

    May 17, 2013
    Evaluated by a panel of 3,000 judges, award winners represent game-changing products, services and excellence.