Daimler Truck North America

Portland, OR 97217

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Manufacturer of Western Star and Freighliner trucks, Thomas Built buses, and Detroit Diesel engines.

4747 Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
USA
Phone:(503) 745-8066
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Brochure: Western Star Construction Trucks
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Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.
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Daimler Trucks Reveals Autonomous Version of Electric Freightliner eCascadia
The company aims to enter the market with production SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks in the U.S. by 2027.
While batteries receive significant attention due to their use of rare-earth metals like cobalt and nickel, DTNA’s approach extends to all components of the EV product.
Daimler Truck Brings Second Life to Commercial Vehicle Batteries
Remanufactured products are a cost-effective solution that improves the total cost of ownership, benefiting both DTNA’s customers and the environment.
The new DTNA engineering facility will be approximately 110,000 sq. ft. and will consolidate testing activities under one roof with a focus on research and development for emerging propulsion technologies, such as battery electric and hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Daimler Expands Factories, Invests in New Tech
With a 33% increase in warehouse and storage space, the expanded facility increases efficiency and storage capacity, enabling smoother operations and faster turnaround times.
Daimler Truck North America LLC has announced the expanded role of Kevin Bangston as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) in addition to his current role as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective May 3, 2024.
Bangston Named President, CEO of Freightliner
Bangston, who will also continue to serve as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, succeeds Jeff Sather, who will be retiring after 23 years at DTNA.
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100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
The certification program covers all areas required to help customers navigate moving toward emissions-free driving.
Daimler Launches Dealer Certification for Battery-electric Vehicles
Eight dealerships have already completed the certification and the number is doubling in the coming weeks.
While supporting the deployment of commercial ZEV infrastructure, PACT will not advocate for specific vehicle, power generation, or utility distribution technologies.
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So far in the United States, transportation electrification has largely focused on the needs of light-duty passenger vehicles, a far different market segment that does not require the same unique considerations as M/HDs.
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Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR to Produce Batteries in Mississippi
The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
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Cummins, Daimler Truck & Paccar Form Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in US
The partnership will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications and create jobs. Total investment is expected to be in the range of $2 billion to $3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour factory.
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4747 Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
USA
Phone:(503) 745-8066
Fill out the form below to request more information about Daimler Truck North America
Amy Sills
Corporate Communications