As our interns return to school, we want to celebrate the incredible time we shared with them at Daimler Truck North America. Their passion, creativity, and fresh perspectives have been inspiring to us all. From learning about cutting-edge technologies to contributing to real-world projects, our interns have left a lasting mark on our team. Check out the video to hear what they enjoyed most about their experience with us. We can’t wait to see where their careers take them next! #WeAreDaimlerTruck #YouMakeUs #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #DaimlerTruck #Internship #FutureLeaders
Daimler Truck North America
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Portland, OR 118,322 followers
As the world's first commercial vehicle manufacturer, we're leading the charge through technological innovation.
About us
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.
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https://empli.fi/daimlertrucknorthamerica/
External link for Daimler Truck North America
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1942
- Specialties
- Manufacturing, Engines, Trucks, Transportation, autonomous, eMobility, Technology, Operations, and Mobility
Locations
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4555 N Channel Avenue
Portland, OR 97217, US
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2477 Deerfield Rd.
Ft. Mill, SC 29715-6942, US
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1408 Courtesy Road
High Point, NC 27260, US
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2477 Deerfield Rd.
Ft. Mill, SC 29715-6942, US
Employees at Daimler Truck North America
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We're committed to sustainable transportation through a comprehensive circular economy approach. This strategy includes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in our electric vehicles (EVs). Our innovative technology enables us to identify when a lithium-ion battery no longer meets our high standards for vehicle use, allowing us to prioritize repair and reuse. We collaborate with partners like Li-Cycle to responsibly recycle critical materials, achieving up to a 95% recovery rate. We’re also exploring new opportunities with Portland General Electric and Nuvation Energy to pilot a battery energy storage system to support the growing need of EV charging infrastructure. With these initiatives, alongside our recycling efforts with Li-Cycle and our goal to achieve CO₂-neutral production at all truck manufacturing plants by 2025, we’re committed to driving a more sustainable future. #WeAreDaimlerTruck #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles
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Meet Jacob, has been a part of the DTNA team since graduating from Oregon State University in 2021 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. Starting as an intern, Jacob moved to the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team, gaining a solid foundation in truck mechanics. Now an Interoperability Engineer in the Zero-Emission Transformation Group (ZTG), Jacob ensures our eTrucks are compatible with various chargers. He established a bi-annual process for a recommended charger list, improving the user experience with our eM2 and eCascadia models. Jacob's proudest accomplishment is setting up the charging conformance and interoperability testing process, leading to a more efficient, cost-effective solution for DTNA. His success is attributed to supportive mentors like Ryan Menze and David Nitschke, who encouraged him to push beyond his comfort zone. Looking ahead, Jacob is excited to contribute to DTNA's innovative projects and sustainability goals, continually striving to improve customer experiences and support cutting-edge technologies. Cheers to Jacob and to all who keep the world moving! #YouMakeUs #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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Congratulations to Kevin Bangston on being appointed as President and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC! Kevin begins his new role on September 1, 2024, and with him he brings a wealth of experience and a successful history in the transportation sector. He will be taking over from Richard Howard, who is retiring after a remarkable 31-year tenure. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Richard for his remarkable contributions and dedication over the years. Again, congratulations, Kevin! We look forward to your vision and leadership in this new role. #WeAreDaimlerTruck #DTFS
Welcome Kevin Bangston! 👍 We are very happy to announce that Kevin Bangston has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America, effective September 1, 2024. He is currently President and CEO of Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation. In his new position he will be responsible for DTFS in the USA, Canada and Mexico. He will become a member of the global DTFS Executive Committee and the Daimler Truck North America Operations Committee and lead the DTFS North America ExCom. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the transportation industry and is well-equipped to lead the DTFS North American business into the next era. He started his career at Daimler Truck North America in 2001 working in corporate finance. His success in various roles led to international leadership positions in Germany, Indonesia and Japan. Kevin succeeds Richard Howard who has decided to retire after a successful career at Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Richard for his dedicated and exceptional service over a span of more than 31 years! 👏 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKUQruyz #DTFS #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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Our Intern Spotlight shines on Olivia, a senior at Purdue University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Olivia began her internship with DTNA in Detroit and is now completing it in Portland. She works with our product validation teams, focusing on vehicle performance. "I was able to go with my team to Madras, Oregon, to take our truck on the track," Olivia shares. "I was able to work on the software side of mechanical engineering, and the hands-on side, was really fascinating to me!" #WeAreDaimlerTruck #YouMakeUs #InternSpotlight
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Thomas Built Buses has announced significant enhancements to its Type D product line with the introduction of the Saf-T-Liner HDX2. Known for its flat-front construction, unparalleled driver visibility, and industry-leading passenger capacity, the HDX2 sets a new standard in school transportation. The HDX2 will begin manufacturing at TBB’s state-of-the-art Saf-T-Liner C2 Plant in Archdale, NC, which will allow them to leverage advanced technology and capabilities, resulting in operational refinements, efficiency gains, and enhanced product quality. Key enhancements include: -New Exterior Look: Featuring taller and wider windows, new front and rear ends, and C2-style side exit and entrance doors. -Improved Construction: Utilizing Saf-T-Net construction with adhesive technologies and mechanical fasteners for increased safety. Robotic painting capabilities ensure a consistent and durable finish. -Production Rate Flexibility: Modern production lines and automated processes at the C2 plant enable faster delivery times. -Streamlined Service and Maintenance: Integration of common parts between the C2 and HDX lines simplifies service and reduces maintenance complexity. “The Type D segment has gone without innovation for some time,” said Kevin Bangston, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses. “At Thomas Built, we’re focused on what our customers need, and we’re excited about how this change will make the next iteration of our Type D buses even better. This investment in the HDX2 is a lever to continue to develop the product and symbolizes our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions to our customers and continuing to push innovation in the school bus industry.” Learn more here --> https://bit.ly/tbbnewHDX2
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At Daimler Truck North America, we are proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Our incredible employees took part in the Portland PRIDE parade, showcasing their commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Together, we are driving progress and building a stronger, more inclusive future. #WeAreDaimlerTruck
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Western Star Trucks are purpose-built to withstand everything and anything they encounter on the job site. Because their job is to make sure you can do yours.
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Each summer, we have the pleasure of working with some of the brightest minds through our internship program. A highlight of this experience is giving interns the chance to meet, ask questions, and gain industry insights directly from John O'Leary, CEO; Stefan H. Kürschner, CFO; and David Carson, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing. We thrive on a culture of learning and growth, perfectly exemplified by the students who join us each summer. #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #WeAreDaimlerTruck #FutureLeaders
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Our caravan of caring is officially on the road! Today we are proud to say we launched our global Corporate Citizenship program, Daimler Truck Cares, from our Daimler Truck AG headquarters in Germany. The caring convoy will be heading to Moldova to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. This is just the beginning of our corporate citizenship journey as we remain steadfast in our commitment to helping the communities, both local and globally, we live and work in. #DaimlerTruckCares #WeAreDaimlerTruck
We want to create a positive impact on society, the environment, and communities around us. We take our responsibility seriously and recently launched our Corporate Citizenship initiative Daimler Truck Cares, which consolidates all our global efforts in Corporate Giving and Corporate Volunteering. As part of the initiative, another humanitarian aid convoy from our partner organization "Freunde helfen! Konvoi" today has set off to Moldova with four of our Mercedes-Benz Trucks, several of our employees as drivers, and 32.5 tons of urgently needed relief supplies such as hospital beds for the people in Ukraine. Yet, our Corporate Citizenship journey has only just begun. While fostering our existing local initiatives and projects, we aim to enhance our global #CorporateCitizenship activities, focused on health & traffic safety, education, environment, and international disaster relief. #DaimlerTruck #DaimlerTruckCares
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