Construction Fleet News

GAFFNEY, SC - A trucking industry leader in sustainability, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) recently presented the new body styling of its plug-in MT-EV all-electric walk-in van (WIV) during the culmination event at National Odyssey Day.

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MONTVALE, NJ - Daimler Vans USA is launching its fifth new Sprinter model – the Crew Van, which joins the Cargo Van, Passenger Van, MiniBus and Cab Chassis.

Tags: Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter

PORTLAND, OR - SelecTrucks is extending its popular Down Payment Match promotion through December 31, 2010, matching 100 percent, up to $2,500, of a small fleet's or owner-operator's down payment.

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PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced it received nearly $40 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership.

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DETROIT - Detroit Diesel, the engine manufacturer that belongs to Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has subjected BlueTec SCR technology in trucks to tests totaling 25 million miles.

Tags: BlueTec, Daimler Trucks, DD13, DD15, DD16, DTNA, SCR

PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America will offer customers their choice in EPA 2010-compliant engines and emissions technologies from both Detroit Diesel and Cummins. A $9,000 surcharge will be added to vehicles with Cummins ISX15 engine and emissions technology.

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PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) was awarded the Best Telematics Service & Application for Commercial Vehicles award by Telematics Update for its new RunSmart Predictive Cruise system.

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CHICAGO - NAVTEQ, announced Daimler Trucks North America LLC has selected the NAVTEQ map to power the new RunSmart Predictive Cruise solution for its Cascadia line of vehicles.

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REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI– Daimler AG announced it will close its Sterling Trucks division in North America and cut 3,500 jobs as it reins in production and shifts manufacturing to Mexico.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently announced a comprehensive plan to adjust and strengthen company operations in response to continuing depressed demand across the industry and structural changes in the company's core markets.

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DAYTON, OHIO – Standard Register has been recognized by Daimler Trucks North America as a Master of Quality supplier for 2007.

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