Daimler Truck to announce new U.S. plant site by Christmas
DTNA promises 2029 start date as North American demand climbs. What a new assembly line means for Class 8 lead times and used-truck residuals.
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Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Production Jumps 52% in July
Mexico built 14,675 trucks and buses in July 2026, up from 9,668 a year earlier, as OEMs ramp production for cross-border and nearshoring demand.
Daimler Trucks to Open Largest U.S. Plant in 2029, Closes Portland
DTNA will shutter its 79-year-old Portland facility in October, cutting 400 jobs, while planning a new truck plant it says will be its largest U.S.…
Class 8 Orders Jump in July but 2026 Build Slots Are Full
Year-over-year orders rose sharply, yet OEMs report production backlogs through year-end and EPA rule uncertainty complicates 2027 planning.