We’re grateful. 🍂 We're grateful for our dedicated employees who bring passion, expertise, and innovation to our industry every day. To our customers, including fleet operators, owner-operators, drivers, and businesses, thank you for trusting us to keep your wheels turning and the world moving. We're grateful our dealers, suppliers, and industry partners whose collaboration and commitment to quality help us build more than just trucks and buses. Finally, we’re grateful for the drivers spending the holidays on the road, the technicians maintaining fleets, and all the support teams whose dedication makes these holidays possible for everyone. As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we remember that our success comes from working together toward a shared purpose. We are honored to serve all who keep the world moving. From all of us at Daimler Truck North America, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving. 🦃 🍽️ #WeAreDaimlerTruck
Daimler Truck North America
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Portland, OR 133,678 followers
As the world's first commercial vehicle manufacturer, we're leading the charge through technological innovation.
About us
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.
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https://empli.fi/daimlertrucknorthamerica/
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- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1942
- Specialties
- Manufacturing, Engines, Trucks, Transportation, autonomous, eMobility, Technology, Operations, and Mobility
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4555 N Channel Avenue
Portland, OR 97217, US
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2477 Deerfield Rd.
Ft. Mill, SC 29715-6942, US
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1408 Courtesy Road
High Point, NC 27260, US
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Ft. Mill, SC 29715-6942, US
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🚀 From the loading dock to the launchpad, we’re moving freight further. Our Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia recently transported Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser and powered critical runway tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, helping validate its ability to land safely after its inaugural mission. We’re proud to be part of this historic team-up, driving the evolution of spacecraft logistics and proving once again that when it’s time to do something extraordinary, Freightliner is ready for the challenge. Read more at https://lnkd.in/geanCus3 #WeAreDaimlerTruck #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving
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This Veterans Day we honor all veterans, especially those here at DTNA, for your service and sacrifice. Your commitment and teamwork inspire us every day. A special thanks to our friends at CAMO who shared their stories. Zach Clark | Tony Howard If you’re a veteran struggling with PTSD or depression, reach out: www.veteranscrisisline.net or call/text 988, then dial 1. Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Daimler Truck North America. #OneTeamBestTeam #WeAreDaimlerTruck #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving
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SelecTrucks, a nationwide leader in premium pre-owned commercial trucks, announced today that its Proud to Serve Veterans Discount program has delivered more than $1 million in savings to U.S. military veterans pursuing careers in the trucking industry. The program enables veterans to save up to $6,500 with the purchase of each qualifying used semi-truck by choosing up to two options from a down payment match, a warranty upgrade, and new tire purchase assistance. “SelecTrucks is honored to empower those who have served our nation by helping turn their dreams of business ownership into reality. By lowering upfront costs, reducing risk, and creating financial flexibility, we’re proud to stand behind veteran entrepreneurs as they build their business,” said Christopher A. Backeberg, President of Daimler Trucks Remarketing (DTR). “Saving these men and women over $1 million is our way of showing appreciation for their service and sacrifice.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/evjVQdPy. To learn more about this program, check out our website at https://lnkd.in/eCZpBqMW.
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⚙️ This is what payload looks like. Demand Detroit introduces the DT12-VL, expanding their vocational transmission lineup for the industry’s most demanding jobs. Purpose-built for weight-sensitive applications, the DT12-VL optimizes payload while delivering strength and advanced drivability. Compatible with the Detroit DD13 engine and available for Freightliner 114SD and Western Star Trucks 47X, this transmission is designed to help operators maximize payload and efficiency on every job. #DemandDetroit #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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We’re honored to be recognized by the Women In Trucking Association as one of the “Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation” and to be named among their “Elite 30.” This recognition by Redefining the Road magazine reflects our drive to empower every team member, create robust career paths, and continue paving the way for women in trucking. Congratulations to our peers and everyone making a difference. #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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"The Best of the Best" 🧰 ⚙️ Last week, our Service Training Academy hosted the Top Tech Skills Competition, an event that celebrates the best dealer technicians from across the United States. Every two years, these top techs face off in rigorous hands-on challenges focused on real-world repairs and best practices. This year, ten finalists qualified from an original field of twenty and competed in nine instructor-led stations. Each technician demonstrated their diagnostic abilities and repair expertise in a series of 30-minute challenges designed to highlight precision and problem solving. 🔧 We are proud to highlight the dedication and skill of the men and women who keep our industry running strong. Special congratulations to our 2025 winners: 🥇 Brandon Sims - Lonestar Truck Group 🥈 Kyle Tierney - Velocity Truck Centers 🥉 Miguel Carmona - Bakersfield Truck Center Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the best of the best. 🏆 #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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🚛 Drive safer and save smarter with Connected Insurance from Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC and GEICO. By using real-time telematics data from your vehicles, Connected Insurance rewards safe driving habits and streamlines the claims process with no extra hardware required. Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gz2-uKRJ To learn more about Connected Insurance and how it can benefit your fleet, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTNk7A5S #WeAreDaimlerTruck
Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS) and GEICO have partnered to introduce Connected Insurance, a program designed to make coverage more accessible and affordable for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks customers. By using real-time telematics data, this initiative helps reward safe driving and simplifies the claims process — all without requiring additional hardware. Eligible customers can save up to 10% on premiums, supporting owner-operators and small fleets in managing one of their largest expenses. To learn more about how Connected Insurance works and the benefits it offers, go to: https://lnkd.in/eNRgnNSm. #ConnectedInsurance #TruckingInnovation #TruckingIndustry #CommercialTruckInsurance
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🏆 We’re honored to receive the Oregon Visionary Award from Oregon Business & Industry, recognizing Daimler Truck North America’s longstanding commitment to innovation and economic leadership in the state. As we continue to invest in advanced transportation technologies and workforce development, we remain proud to play a key role in driving Oregon's and the world's future forward. Thank you to our dedicated teams, partners, and the Oregon community for supporting our work and helping us deliver on our purpose every day: for all who keep the world moving. #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #WeAreDaimlerTruck #OregonIndustry
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DTSV introduces the new TBB Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, the company’s first Type D school bus available with an electric powertrain. This product expands our lineup, giving districts the flexibility to choose the solution that best fits their unique requirements. #ThomasBuiltBuses #WeAreDaimlerTruck
Meet the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson: our first electric Type D school bus. ⚡ Built on the proven HDX2 platform and powered by Accelera by Cummins' 14Xe e-axle, Wattson delivers up to 150 miles of range, 246kWh battery capacity and new charging options designed for flexibility on the road. Available to order by the end of 2025, with first deliveries expected in late 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47yUIV7
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