Freightliner Trucks

Founded in 1961 in Saltillo, Mexico, Freightliner is now a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC. This company focuses on providing quality and innovation to the trucking industry. It has a history of developing pioneering solutions. The company is currently previewing the latest technologies at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

The company produces heavy-duty, medium-duty, and commercial vans and van chassis. It also offers a line of cowled bus chassis. The company has a wide range of service locations throughout the United States. In addition, it has truck centers in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to producing trucks, Freightliner also carries all major brands of truck parts.

The company produces a variety of class six to eight diesel vehicles. The best Freightliner models are the DD15 Gen 5 and the Detroit DT12. These vehicles feature an efficient engine and efficient transmission. This makes them reliable and fuel efficient. They also have a spacious cab and a comfortable seat. This makes them a popular choice for drivers. The seats are a bit higher than standard cabs and have extra leg room.

The Freightliner trucks also have an aerodynamic design. This improves their fuel economy and allows them to operate with less drag. They include rear wheel fairings, a roof deflector, and underbody panels. In addition, the front air splitter and other aerodynamic features can help to reduce wind noise and road noise. The interior of the cab is also quieter, making it safer for the driver. The seats are large and comfortable, with a hood that can be locked shut. They also have fridges mounted at waist height and plenty of power outlets.

The company also has an innovation truck that utilizes aerodynamic modifications and advanced technology. The vehicle's suspension has an air bladder that allows it to lower its ride height. The innovation truck also includes a wireless tire pressure monitoring system, which sends the data to a cabin screen. The truck's Intelligent Powertrain Management is also designed to adjust the driving conditions for better efficiency.

In 1999, Freightliner began producing cowled bus chassis. The company has adapted the Mercedes-Benz Econic to produce a chassis that is intended for refuse applications. It also has a school bus chassis that was developed for the Saf-T-Liner C2 body. It has a range of models and a wide selection of options.

Freightliner is a popular brand that sells over 190K trucks a year. It is one of the leading brands of heavy-duty and medium-duty Class 6 to 8 diesel trucks in the US. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and customer relations.

In 1996, Freightliner acquired the truck production division of Ford Motor Company. In 2000, the company became part of DaimlerChrysler. This made the company more efficient and allowed them to invest in their products. The company is now a Daimler brand, and they produce many different types of trucks.

The best Freightliner models have a hood that swivels and can be locked shut, with a spring for stability. They have a large cab and a spacious bunk that can accommodate drivers of all sizes. They also have an engine that has a 2050 lb-ft torque.