Daimler Trucks North America

Michelin Adds to Decades-Long Innovation Partnership with Daimler Trucks

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin North America, Inc. ("Michelin") is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America ("DTNA") on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin North America, Inc. ("Michelin") is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America ("DTNA") on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck.
  • "The strong partnership with Daimler Trucks North America has resulted innew technology development through a close, collaborative and technical relationship," said Adam Murphy, vice president, B2B marketing, Michelin North America.
  • "In 2000, the partnership was key for the launch of the MICHELIN X ONE wide base single tire on the Freightliner Century truck.
  • "Selecting the right tire can play an important role in the fuel efficiency of Class 8 trucks," said Kary Schaefer, general manager, marketing and strategy for Daimler Trucks North America.

Daimler Trucks North America Introduces First SAE Level 2 Automated Truck in North America with the Freightliner New Cascadia

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Monday, January 7, 2019
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today,Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements to the Freightliner new Cascadia.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today,Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements to the Freightliner new Cascadia.
  • Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America.
  • Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America.
  • Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets Class 5-8 trucks and is a Daimler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Daimler Trucks North America Delivers Its First Battery-Electric Commercial Truck To Penske Truck Leasing

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
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Penske will place the electric vehicles into service within its expansive logistics, truck leasing and truck rental fleets.

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  • Penske will place the electric vehicles into service within its expansive logistics, truck leasing and truck rental fleets.
  • "Through the generosity of Daimler Trucks North America and Penske Truck Leasing, we can create climate-resilient neighborhoods lined with trees, which produce healthy, clean air."
  • Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America.
  • Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.

AT&T and Daimler Trucks North America Go Global

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) are taking wireless connectivity for DTNA's heavy-duty trucks outside North America for the first time.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) are taking wireless connectivity for DTNA's heavy-duty trucks outside North America for the first time.
  • Daimler Trucks North America can now offer these services outside North America for 2018 model year Freightliners and newer.
  • "We've had tremendous success in launching our proprietary connected vehicle platform with AT&T," said Jason Krajewski, director of Connectivity, Daimler Trucks North America.
  • "Daimler Trucks North America is the industry leader in bringing IoT connectivity and innovative solutions to long-haul trucking industry," said Chris Penrose, President, IoT Solutions, AT&T.

Daimler Trucks North America Announces Penske Truck Leasing and NFI as Partners for Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks.
  • Technical learnings from the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet and test fleet will be shared with the customer base in this forum.
  • Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America.
  • Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America.

Detroit Connect Expands Reporting Capabilities and Services to Deepen Insights for Customers

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
Transport, Land transport, Road transport, Trucking industry in the United States, Daimler Trucks North America, Daimler AG, Freightliner Cascadia, Bluetooth, Freightliner Trucks

Detroit Connect Direct provides customers immediate and secure access to customized vehicle location, performance, driver behavior and safety data

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  • Detroit Connect Direct provides customers immediate and secure access to customized vehicle location, performance, driver behavior and safety data
    The Detroit Connect platform links with any device, allowing HOS data to be delivered via Detroit Connect authorized apps
    Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the introduction of two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio - Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection.
  • Exclusive to the new Freightliner Cascadia spec'd with Detroit engines, these new services will expand communication and reporting capabilities and provide deeper insights for customers.
  • The proprietary Detroit Connect platform will also link wirelessly with an in-cab device via Bluetooth, which allows hours of service (HOS) data to be delivered to Detroit Connect authorized Electronic Logging Device (ELD) apps.
  • Detroit Connect services also include Remote Updates and Analytics, which can all be accessed through the Detroit Connect portal.