Daimler Truck North America
Corporate brand
UnclaimedDaimler Truck's North American subsidiary, producing brands like Freightliner.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Daimler Truck North America is the North American subsidiary of Daimler Truck, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It produces trucks and buses under brands like Freightliner, Western Star, and Thomas Built Buses, and is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America.
Products and positioning
North American commercial vehicle market
Controversies
2026
NHTSA announces multiple vehicle safety recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a series of safety recalls affecting passenger cars, electric vehicles, commercial buses, and heavy trucks. The recalls cover models including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Rivian R1S and R1T, Toyota Camry Hybrid and BZ Woodland, Blue Bird school buses, Thomas Built Buses, Volvo and Mack trucks, and other vehicles. Repairs are provided free of charge at dealerships.
Recent events
Reported
Daimler Truck North America closes Portland factory[2]
Daimler Truck North America closed its truck manufacturing plant in northwest Portland on October 30, 2026. The company said Portland would continue to serve as its North American headquarters and production would move to its facilities in the Carolinas.
Reported
Daimler Truck North America lays off Portland plant workers[2]
The closure of Daimler Truck North America’s Portland truck manufacturing plant resulted in the layoff of almost 400 workers. The company had announced in July that 375 positions would be eliminated.
Reported
NHTSA announces multiple vehicle safety recalls[1]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a series of safety recalls affecting passenger cars, electric vehicles, commercial buses, and heavy trucks, including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Rivian R1S and R1T, Toyota Camry Hybrid and BZ Woodland, Blue Bird school buses, Thomas Built Buses, Volvo and Mack trucks, and other vehicles, with free repairs at dealerships.
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