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BusinessSpecial Coverage

2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America, the most vocal proponent of a two-year cycle for truck shows, has actually mounted a strong presence here at the Mid-America Trucking Show despite its strong support for the new Atlanta-based event in September.

April 4, 2017
Business

DTNA Promotes Nielsen to CEO; Replaces Daum

Daimler Trucks North America has promoted Roger Nielsen to president and CEO.

March 27, 2017
Business

Daimler Trucks North America Promotes Nielsen to CEO

Daimler Trucks North America has promoted Roger Nielsen to president and CEO, the company announced.

March 22, 2017

Who's Liable in an Autonomous Truck Accident?

Panelists discuss liability in an accident during the "Autonomous Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" panel at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Oct. 4, 2016.

October 18, 2016
BusinessEquipmentTechnology

Continental to Acquire Majority Stake in Zonar

Continental announced Oct. 4 that it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in technology provider Zonar.

October 4, 2016
Special CoverageBusiness

DTNA Backs US GHG Rule, Connected Vehicles

LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America supports the federal Phase 2 greenhouse-gas rule for trucks and almost certainly will not challenge it in court.

October 3, 2016
Business

Daimler to Open Distribution Center in Indiana

Daimler Trucks North America plans to open a parts distribution center in the Indianapolis area, a move that is expected to add 45 jobs in 2017.

August 25, 2016
Business

DTNA to Start 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 model.

August 8, 2016
Business

DTNA to Reduce Workforce by 1,240

Daimler Trucks North America announced plans June 6 to reduce its North American manufacturing workforce by about 1,240 positions.

June 6, 2016
Business

DTNA Offers Hadley SmartValve on New Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America is now offering the Hadley SmartValve electronic height control system as an option on new trucks.

May 31, 2016