Detroit - Daimler Trucks North America

Detroit, MI 48239

Company Details
13400 Outer Drive West
Detroit, MI 48239
http://www.detroitdiesel.com
Phone:313-592-5000

Detroit Diesel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of on-highway diesel engines for the commercial truck market. Headquartered in Redford, Mich., it is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and service of these products, in addition to supporting alternative and hybrid engine strategies for the commercial truck marketplace. Detroit Diesel is a Daimler company.

Articles & News
Chevrolet pulled off a surprise reveal of the 2019 Silverado 6500HD at NTEA The Work Truck Show, seen here with dump-body upfit. Industry had been expecting just the 4500HD and 5500HD.
Truck OEMs Shift Into High Gear with 2018 New Products
New players in the Class 6 and 8 vehicle market highlight trucking's busy first-quarter trade show season.
April 17, 2018
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New Trucks and Options Roll Into 2018
Significant heavy-duty truck introductions and enhancements were unveiled throughout 2017.
January 10, 2018
An approved transmission fluid and the correct fluid level is the most important preventative maintenance step to promoting longevity. Without the proper lubricants at the proper levels, no other preventative maintenance is going to be effective.
Keep Truck Transmissions Geared for Success
Maintain heavy truck transmissions to keep the wheels turning and keep costs in line.
December 12, 2017
Central Oregon Truck Co. has realized the benefits of Kenworth TruckTech+. Justin MacDonald (left), a service technician with Papé Kenworth, is shown with Travis Seeger, Central Oregon Truck’s maintenance shop foreman, in front of one of the company’s T680s.
Telematic Services Increase Uptime
Telematics can help you to make more informed decisions regarding potential failures and cut shop turnaround time.
July 14, 2017
A good starting point when spec'ing the driveline is the desired road speed and startability. There are programs and technical resources that can help you perform the necessary calculations.
Spec for the Heavy Haul
The weight of the load, distance traveled, amount of time spent off road and a host of other factors determine the proper choice
June 8, 2017
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Remanufacturing: A Lower-cost Alternative
Remanufactured components provide an option to either purchasing a new or used truck.
December 9, 2010
Products & Press Releases
Joe Speelman, winner of Daimler Trucks' Vehicle Competition for technicians.
Daimler Trucks North America Announces Technician Skills Competition Winners
Joe Speelman of Western Idaho Freightliner in Nampa, ID was the Vehicle Competition winner, while Kyle Ballard of Clark Power Services in Charlotte, NC was the winner of the Engine Competition.
September 9, 2019
From left: Brian Lewallen (President of Detroit Reman and NAFSR Board Member), Thomas Walter (Chairman of the Board of NAFSR), Helen Bruford (CFO of NAFSR), and Adam Knobeloch (CEO of NAFSR)
Detroit Diesel and Bosch Celebrate 10-year Anniversary of Fuel Systems Remanufacturing Partnership
North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing LLC is a joint venture between Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC and Bosch that produces remanufactured fuel products for heavy-duty trucks.
September 13, 2018
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Detroit Celebrates 80th Anniversary as One Millionth Heavy Duty Engine Platform Produced
Diesel engine maker jointly developed the global Heavy Duty Engine Platform in 2007 in Germany, Japan and the US with 90% percent shared parts to cut cost and improve uptime
June 27, 2018
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Over-the-Air Detroit Connect Remote Updates Available for Cascadia
With Remote Updates, fleets can now make over-the-air engine parameter changes on one or more trucks and download Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) reports without having to physically touch the vehicle.
February 14, 2018
Detroit Dd8 Engine Three Quarter Front View
Detroit DD8 Enters Production
Camshaft phasing technology is used at low engine speeds to increase exhaust temperatures and increase uptime by reducing the need for manual regenerations.
February 12, 2018
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Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Expands Product Portfolio
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing acquires the U.S. and Canadian business operations of Mascot Truck Parts.
August 24, 2017
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Joe Speelman, winner of Daimler Trucks' Vehicle Competition for technicians.
Daimler Trucks North America Announces Technician Skills Competition Winners
Joe Speelman of Western Idaho Freightliner in Nampa, ID was the Vehicle Competition winner, while Kyle Ballard of Clark Power Services in Charlotte, NC was the winner of the Engine Competition.
September 9, 2019
From left: Brian Lewallen (President of Detroit Reman and NAFSR Board Member), Thomas Walter (Chairman of the Board of NAFSR), Helen Bruford (CFO of NAFSR), and Adam Knobeloch (CEO of NAFSR)
Detroit Diesel and Bosch Celebrate 10-year Anniversary of Fuel Systems Remanufacturing Partnership
North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing LLC is a joint venture between Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC and Bosch that produces remanufactured fuel products for heavy-duty trucks.
September 13, 2018
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Detroit Celebrates 80th Anniversary as One Millionth Heavy Duty Engine Platform Produced
Diesel engine maker jointly developed the global Heavy Duty Engine Platform in 2007 in Germany, Japan and the US with 90% percent shared parts to cut cost and improve uptime
June 27, 2018
Chevrolet pulled off a surprise reveal of the 2019 Silverado 6500HD at NTEA The Work Truck Show, seen here with dump-body upfit. Industry had been expecting just the 4500HD and 5500HD.
Truck OEMs Shift Into High Gear with 2018 New Products
New players in the Class 6 and 8 vehicle market highlight trucking's busy first-quarter trade show season.
April 17, 2018
Original (8)
Over-the-Air Detroit Connect Remote Updates Available for Cascadia
With Remote Updates, fleets can now make over-the-air engine parameter changes on one or more trucks and download Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) reports without having to physically touch the vehicle.
February 14, 2018
Detroit Dd8 Engine Three Quarter Front View
Detroit DD8 Enters Production
Camshaft phasing technology is used at low engine speeds to increase exhaust temperatures and increase uptime by reducing the need for manual regenerations.
February 12, 2018
Navistar+hv+dump+truck
New Trucks and Options Roll Into 2018
Significant heavy-duty truck introductions and enhancements were unveiled throughout 2017.
January 10, 2018
An approved transmission fluid and the correct fluid level is the most important preventative maintenance step to promoting longevity. Without the proper lubricants at the proper levels, no other preventative maintenance is going to be effective.
Keep Truck Transmissions Geared for Success
Maintain heavy truck transmissions to keep the wheels turning and keep costs in line.
December 12, 2017
17 Det Hires
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Expands Product Portfolio
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing acquires the U.S. and Canadian business operations of Mascot Truck Parts.
August 24, 2017
Central Oregon Truck Co. has realized the benefits of Kenworth TruckTech+. Justin MacDonald (left), a service technician with Papé Kenworth, is shown with Travis Seeger, Central Oregon Truck’s maintenance shop foreman, in front of one of the company’s T680s.
Telematic Services Increase Uptime
Telematics can help you to make more informed decisions regarding potential failures and cut shop turnaround time.
July 14, 2017
A good starting point when spec'ing the driveline is the desired road speed and startability. There are programs and technical resources that can help you perform the necessary calculations.
Spec for the Heavy Haul
The weight of the load, distance traveled, amount of time spent off road and a host of other factors determine the proper choice
June 8, 2017
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Daimler Trucks Opens Proving Grounds
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) celebrated the completes its new High Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, OR.
May 31, 2017
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Detroit DD8 Medium-duty Engine Makes Debut
March 16, 2017
Detroit Offers PTO Option on DT12 AMT
The DT12 PTO is for use in the bulk haul tractor trailer market specifically and tailored for stationary operation on 100% pavement only.
February 9, 2017
The DD5 will initially offer two power ratings, one with 210hp and 575 ft.-lb. of torque and another with 230 hp and 660 ft.-lb. torque.
Detroit DD5 Medium-duty Diesel Engine
Detroit DD5 expands engine line into the medium-duty market.
March 8, 2016
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122SD Vocational Truck
Up to 16-liter engine choices support gross combined weight ratings of up to 160,000 lb. for oversize hauling and heavy vocational use
August 21, 2014
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Detroit Diesel to Launch Integrated Powertrain
Powertrain will be available in January 2015 for the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution and later in 2015 for the Western Star 5700
May 23, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC
Maker of the Sprinter work van
March 20, 2014
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Connect On-Board Tablet
October 15, 2013
Michigan Proclaims "Detroit Day" in Honor of Detroit Diesel's 75th Anniversary
Since its inception in 1938, Detroit has built more than 4 million engines at its Redford, MI plant
July 25, 2013
4800 Twin Steer Dump Raised
Western Star 4800 Twin Steer
Western Star offers a twin-steer model with tandem 40,000-lb. steer axles available for the US heavy truck market
March 11, 2013
2013 Engine Enhancements
July 16, 2012
Western Star's entrance to the light Class 8 tractor market is the 4700 tractor, following the introduction in 2011 of the 4700 truck to vocational markets.
Western Star 4700 Tractor
First Baby 8 Western Star tractor offers Cummins or Detroit engines ranging from 260 hp to 470 hp
May 7, 2012
Detroit Marks Production of 100,000th DD Platform Engine
The 100,000th engine recently came off the line at Detroit Diesel's Redford, MI, manufacturing facility
December 1, 2011