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Daimler Trucks North America
Dailmer Trucks North America is the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America and a leading provider of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles—produced some 141,000 vehicles in 2012, and remained the Class 8 NAFTA and U.S. market leader, with shares of 33 percent and 34 percent, respectively. Last year, Daimler Trucks North America also became the market leader in Class 6-7 NAFTA sales, with a share of 37 percent. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Trucks North America is working to develop technologically sophisticated products that move people and goods safely and efficiently. Since 1942, owners and operators have relied on our iconic products: work trucks tough enough to tackle any job, school buses that offer reliable and safe transportation, and powertrain components built with state-of-the-art technology. Daimler Trucks North America employs 21,000 team members across its manufacturing facilities, remanufacturing centers, business units and parts distribution centers, all of which are established at strategic locations throughout the United States and Mexico.

Brands

 * Detroit Diesel
 * Freightliner Trucks
 * Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
 * Thomas Built Buses
 * Western Star Trucks
 * Allicance Parts
 * SelecTrucks

Early Years

 * 1896- Gottlieb Daimler creates first truck.
 * 1923- First diesel truck: Mercedes-Benz
 * 1926- Daimler and Benz merge.
 * 1942- Leland James founds the Freightliner Corporation.
 * 1947- Freightliner opens its first truck plant in Portland, Oregon.
 * 1950- Hyster Company is the first private carrier to order a Freightliner truck.
 * 1951- Freightliner signs agreement to retail trucks through White Motor Corporation dealerships.

1960's and 1970's

 * 1967- Western Star founded by White Motor Corporation.
 * 1976- Freightliner opens new corporate headquarters in Portland and sets up regional sales offices.
 * 1977- Freightliner launches an independent network of dealerships, and ends its agreement with White Motor Corporation.

1980's and 1990's

 * 1981-Mercedes-Benz AG purchases Freightliner Corporation from Consolidated Freightways.
 * 1992-Production starts at Freightliner’s new truck plant in St. Thomas, Ontario
 * 1995- Freightliner launches Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and acquires American LaFrance.
 * 1997-Freightliner acquires Ford Motor Company’s heavy-truck business and names it “Sterling.” Freightliner launches SelecTrucks.
 * 1998- Freightliner acquires Thomas Built Buses. Daimler and Chrysler merge.
 * 1999- The one-millionth Freightliner truck is built.

2000's

 * 2000- Freightliner acquires Western Star Trucks. DaimlerChrysler buys Detroit Diesel Corporation.
 * 2002- Freightliner starts production of the Coronado, the new o/o flagship, and launches the Business Class® M2 series.  Western Star launches 4900EX. The low cab height makes it popular with auto-haulers and owner-operators.  Western Star production moves to Portland.
 * 2003- Thomas Built Buses debuts the Saf-T-Liner C2, a revolutionary school bus design. Sterling Trucks earns the JD Powers award for Highest Customer Satisfaction in 2003.
 * 2004- Freightliner opens its high-tech wind tunnel center in Portland, Oregon. FCCC introduces the hybrid electric walk-in van chassis.
 * 2005- Opening of a high-tech cold chamber in Portland, Oregon.
 * 2006- Launch of RPM, an industry-leading prospecting tool, allowing FTL, STL, and WST dealers to effectively target new truck buyers.
 * 2007- Daimler and Chrysler split. The new Daimler AG is founded.  Freightliner LLC is renamed Daimler Trucks North America.  Freightliner launches its new flagship – the Cascadia. Sterling Trucks earns the JD Powers award for Highest Customer Satisfaction in 2007.Detroit Diesel starts production of the new heavy-duty engine – the DD15.  Saltillo, Mexico plant opens.
 * 2008- Parts of the company’s operations are moved to Fort Mill, SC. Freightliner LLC becomes DTNA LLC.  Detroit Diesel adopts Daimler-proven BlueTec system for all heavy-duty EPA 2010 engines.Detroit Diesel Corporation Launch of the DD15 World Engine in Redford.
 * 2009- Freightliner Trucks introduces the new Coronado for on-highway and Coronado SD for vocational applications. Freightliner Trucks earns the JD Powers award for Highest Customer Satisfaction in the Vocational Segment.  Western Star launches three-axle 6900XD 40-ton dump truck, designed for speed, stability, and outstanding fuel efficiency. TBB introduces hybrid electric C2 school bus.The Sterling brand retires

2010's

 * 2010- Together, Diesel Direct and Freightliner Trucks develop the first ever diesel electric hybrid fuel truck. Detroit Diesel invests an additional $190 million in Redford Plant and signs new 6 year UAW Labor Contract.  Detroit Diesel was recognized for Achievement in Energy Efficiency. Within one year, energy intensity was reduced by 17%.  FCCC introduces hydraulic hybrid chassis and achieves zero-waste-to-landfill status.
 * 2011- Freightliner Trucks Introduces New Severe Duty Family of Trucks, which includes the new 114 SD and 108 SD. Western Star re-launches the 4800 with twin-steer axle option; the 4800 is available in a day cab or sleeper cab configuration.  Western Star launches the 4700 to meet the demanding needs of vocational applications.  Western Star launches the 4700 to meet the demanding needs of vocational applications. FCCC introduces the all-electric walk-in van chassis.  TBB achieves zero-waste-to-landfill status.
 * 2012- Freightliner celebrates 70th Anniversary. Freightliner’s new Cascadia Evolution, with the Detroit DD15 engine, achieves up to 7% increase in fuel efficiency over the previous model. Freightliner introduces the Revolution Innovation Truck – a new concept in crossover cab design, modern styling and aerodynamic engineering.  Freightliner Vocational makes history as Class 6 and Class 7 market share leader.  Western Star celebrates 45th Anniversary.  Western Star launches 4900SB FE package with Detroit DD15 engine, aerodynamic features and lightweight options improve fuel economy.  Western Star announces new 4700 Tractor; with several 5th  wheel options, it is ideal for bulk haul, local delivery and construction applications.  Detroit produces100,000th DD platform engine.  Launch of the Detroit brand for engines, axles, Virtual Technician and DT12.  Freightliner Trucks wins three heavy-duty JD Power awards: (1) Vocational, (2) On-Highway, and (3) Heavy-Duty Engine
 * 2013- Detroit celebrates 75th Anniversary.

DTNA Assembly Plants

 * Portland Oregon (Freightliner/Western Star)
 * Clevland, North Carolina (Freightliner)
 * Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico (Freightliner)
 * Saltillo, Mexico (Freightliner)
 * High Point, North Carolina (Thomas Built Buses)
 * Redford, Michigan (Detroit & AAC)
 * Gaffney, South Carolina (FCCC)
 * Gastonia, North Carolina (Parts)