Daimler recalling 200K vehicles
Daimler Truck North America is recalling more than 200,000 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles because the brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side…
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Sysco Orders 800 Electric Trucks
Sysco orders 800 electric trucks and plans to deploy up to 800 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors by 2026. Freightliner eCascadias along with refrigerated trailers will play a significant role in achieving its science-based climate goal to electrify 35% of its U.S. fleet by 2030.
Cummins Unveils 15L Hydrogen Engine
Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., in May. Built on Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic platform announced earlier this year, it’s expected to go into full production in 2027. Cummins also plans to release a 6.7L hydrogen engine.
Daimler Plans Recharging Network
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is laying the foundation to form a joint venture to design, develop, install and operate a nationwide, high-performance charging network for medium and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks…
Daimler Issues Recall on Western Star Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling about 21 model year 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 trucks for a potential steering issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. In the affected trucks , the steering shaft pinch bolt…
Daimler Electric Trucks Reach 1M Miles
Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner battery electric Innovation and Customer Experience (CX) Fleets have reached 1 million miles of real-world usage, with fleets operating across the West Coast and Canada, according to a company…
Chip Shortage Hurting Truck Makers
The impact on complete assemblies is widespread among the Big Four manufacturers — Paccar (Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF Trucks), Daimler Trucks North America, (Freightliner and Western Star trucks); Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo and Mack Trucks); and Traton Group (Navistar International)
Daimler Issues Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to an insufficiently tightened drag link taper joint. If the joint becomes loose, it can result in the gradual separation of the drag…
Headlights Prompt Daimler Recall
Three dozen fires resulting from improper installation of replacement headlamps is prompting Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to recall more than 72,000 Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 trucks across six model years. No injuries were reported…
Daimler Promotes 2 Executives
David Carson has been appointed to the expanded role of senior vice president of sales and marketing at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Additionally, Drew Backeberg has been promoted to senior vice president of aftermarket at DTNA…
