What is DTNA?
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. Owned by Daimler Truck from 1981 to 2021, Freightliner is now a part of Daimler Truck subsidiary Daimler Truck North America (along with Western Star, Detroit Diesel, and Thomas Built Buses).Daimler Truck. Daimler Truck AG (holding company legal name Daimler Truck Holding AG) is the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, with over 35 main locations worldwide and approximately 100,000 employees. Daimler Truck AG is headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.Freightliner truck history It was acquired by Germany-based Daimler AG in 1981 and is now part of Daimler Truck North America, which is based in Portland, Oregon.
What does DTNA do?
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. The driving force for us at Daimler Truck North America is to provide our customers with the best possible support in their work. We develop the right vehicles and services for them: efficient & electric; safe & automated; reliable & connected. We are always there for our customers – for all who keep the world moving.
What does DTNA stand for?
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) was built on a challenge as relevant today as it was when the company was founded more than 70 years ago: build a better vehicle. Today, DTNA is the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America. Moreover, DTNA is actively developing solutions to optimize the entire lifecycle of batteries used in their electric trucks, including repair, remanufacturing, repurposing, and end-of-life recycling.