Daimler Truck North America News Updates

Business, Equipment

UAW Members Ratify Four-Year Freightliner Labor Deal

United Auto Workers members ratified a four-year labor deal with Daimler Truck North America covering 7,400 mostly Freightliner employees, the union said May 4.

May 6, 2024
Business, Technology

Daimler Truck Deputy Chair Wary of 15% Cost Savings Target

Daimler Truck Holding is not likely to achieve the 15% reduction in operating costs, investment and research and development expenditures it’s targeting by 2025, its deputy chairman said.

January 8, 2024
Business

Chris Stapleton, Sting Entertain Trucking Leaders

AUSTIN, Texas — Country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton and legendary pop rock musician Sting performed back-to-back sets at Daimler Truck North America’s 2023 Customer Appreciation Event.

October 17, 2023
Business

Daimler Truck CFO Jochen Goetz Dies at 52

Jochen Goetz, the chief financial officer of Daimler Truck who is credited with its successful spinoff from the automotive giant that makes the Mercedes-Benz, died Aug. 5 at the age of 52.

August 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96

Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.

July 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy

BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.

July 11, 2023
Business, Equipment

Daimler Truck Increases Full-Year Guidance

BOSTON — Daimler Truck is updating its sales and financial guidance for the year and launching a share buyback program, moves the company said are buoyed by its business momentum.

July 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Daimler Automation Head Says Collaboration Key to Tech’s Success

LAS VEGAS — The leader of Daimler Truck North America’s autonomous technology division said the path to self-driving trucking will advance through partnerships like those her company has forged, and believes the outcome of such collaborations will ultimately benefit motor carriers.

February 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

SelecTrucks Enhances 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance Coverage

SelecTrucks, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, announced expanded component coverage and a new warranty concierge program for its used trucks as it enhances its 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance coverage.

August 16, 2021
Business

SelecTrucks Expands in Texas

SelecTrucks announced the opening of its newest location in Texas, SelecTrucks of Texarkana, on the border of Texas and Arkansas.

April 2, 2021