DTNA Unveils New Freightliner Cascadia
The glitzy grand entrance of Daimler Trucks North American President Martin Daum as Freightliner unveiled its new Cascadia Sept. 1, 2016. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016Daimler to Kick Off Medium-Duty Engine Production
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America announced its Detroit-branded DD5 medium-duty engine will officially hit the market later this year in the Freightliner M2 106 truck model.
July 28, 2016Daimler Second-Quarter Earnings Rise but U.S. Heavy-Duty Orders Plunge
Daimler AG, the world’s largest truck manufacturer, reported that second-quarter net profit rose 3% to $2.64 billion — or $2.50 per diluted share — powered by sales of cars and vans even as U.S. orders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks plunged.
July 21, 2016Daimler Expects Truck Earnings to Drop
Daimler AG rose the most in three weeks after the company solidified its lead in the luxury-car market and said it is confident of reaching this year’s underlying profit goals, despite more than 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in one-time costs in the second quarter.
July 12, 2016Daimler Trucks Fights Tighter Emission Controls in Mexico as Smog Worsens
Daimler AG and other truck makers are fighting to delay new emissions standards in Mexico as the government struggles to control the worst smog in the capital city in 14 years.
June 27, 2016Daimler Trucks Widens Global Parts Sharing to Bolster Profit
Daimler AG’s trucks division, seeking to recover from a profit warning last month, aims to boost future earnings with a plan to cut costs by sharing more engines, axles and other components across units in North America, Europe and Asia.
June 9, 2016DTNA Commits to North American Commercial Vehicle Show
Daimler Trucks North America on May 23 announced its intention to exhibit at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta in September 2017.
May 23, 2016Daimler Cuts Sales Forecast as Class 8 Orders Stall
Daimler Trucks said it lowered its outlook for overall North American truck sales for Classes 6-8 in 2016 as orders for Class 8 trucks especially have not revived. It now forecasts sales will be off about 15% compared with 2015, down from its previous forecast of a 10% decline.
May 20, 2016European Truck Makers Daimler, Volvo Report Lower First-Quarter Net Income
European truckmakers Daimler AG and Volvo Group reported lower net income for the first quarter amid a softer North American market.
April 22, 2016DTNA Opens New Headquarters Building in Portland
Daimler Trucks North America on April 19 officially opened its new headquarters building in North Portland, Oregon.
April 19, 2016