Who makes Freightliner?
Rachel Newton
Updated on April 12, 2026
Freightliner LLC, which is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty trucks in North America. Freightliner builds and sells 7.3 tonnes+ (Class 5 - 8) vehicles. It is part of DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles.
Is Freightliner made by Mercedes?
Freightliner semi trucks are some of the most popular among truck owners, and for good reason. This storied line of trucks has origins as far back as 1929, and is manufactured by the Freightliner® Corporation as part of the Daimler AG, better known to drivers as Mercedes-Benz.Is Freightliner owned by Chrysler?
At the beginning of the 21st century, Freightliner was part of DaimlerChrysler, following the 1998 merger of its parent company with Chrysler; several changes in 2000 were made by the merged company that affected Freightliner.Is Freightliner made by Ford?
The Ford Motor Company agreed today to sell its heavy-duty truck business to the Freightliner Corporation, a unit of Daimler-Benz A.G., in a move that would allow Ford to shed a money-losing business and Freightliner to increase its market share in the United States.Who makes Kenworth?
Headquartered in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, Washington, Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945, operating alongside sister company (and marketplace rival) Peterbilt Motors.FACTORY : 2015-2020 Freightliner Trucks Production ? Daimler U.S. Cleveland Plant ?
What motor does Freightliner use?
Our enginesThe Detroit DD16 Engine delivers strength and efficiency on the road or on the job site. Detroit offers a big-bore workhorse with up to 600 horsepower and 2050 lb-ft of torque, delivering more efficient and dependable power and performance.