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4747 N. Channel Ave. Portland, OR 97217 OR Tel. 503-745-8000 Fax 503-745-8921 |
Type: Subsidiary
On the web:
http://www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com
Daimler Trucks North America (formerly Freightliner) is all over the road. The company, a subsidiary of German automaker Daimler AG, is the #1 heavy truck maker in the US. In addition to the familiar Freightliner brand, DTNA makes heavy-duty trucks under the Western Star nameplate, and manufactures school buses under the Thomas Built brand. Operations include Freightliner Custom Chassis, which makes chassis for motor homes, walk-in vans, and buses, and Detroit Diesel, a builder of medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines. Offering customers access to capital through a "captive finance group," DTNA's vehicles are distributed by more than 800 independent and company-owned dealers.
Officers:
Head of Daimler Trucks North America: Martin Daum
COO: Roger M. Nielsen
CFO, Finance and Control: Juergen Kritschgau
Competitors:
Navistar International
PACCAR
Volvo
