Freightliner Trucks

These Popular Semi Trucks Have Headlights From An Unlikely Source: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Daimler-Benz AG bought Freightliner from the American company Consolidated Freightways back in 1981, and under Daimler control it became the largest heavy duty truck producer in North America by 1992. Parts sharing across mutually owned companies is a common practice, but it’s not always as drastic of a cross-market collaboration as the stark juxtaposition of … Read more

Electric Truckers Love Their Rigs But Employers Don’t Love Cost

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Photo: Smith Collection/Gado (Getty Images) The trucking industry seems like the perfect transportation sector to be electrified. Despite comprising only a tiny percentage of the national delivery and freight fleet, EV truck drivers love working with their vehicles. However, the move isn’t universally desirable for employers who have to cover the cost of purchasing an … Read more