Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1926
Daimler Truck AG is a commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, founded in 1926. It employs over 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10B+. The company makes light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and city and intercity buses under brands including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and FUSO, and serves logistics, public transit, and construction customers. In 2026 it announced plans to build a new U.S. manufacturing facility.
Daimler Truck AG at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
100,000+
Founded
1926
Headquarters
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
4524
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4524
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Mexico · Germany · Taiwan · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Daimler Truck AG.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 4,524 shipments with origins spanning more than 20 countries, including Mexico, Germany, Belgium, and Taiwan.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed products include assembly, powertrain, welding, and tooling.
Daimler Truck AG is privately held, was spun off from Daimler AG in December 2021, and in 2026 received a 175-truck order from Egala in the Netherlands.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
100 years in operation (founded 1926).
4,524 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Daimler Truck AG is a commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, founded in 1926. It employs over 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10B+. The company makes light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and city and intercity buses under brands including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and FUSO, and serves logistics, public transit, and construction customers. In 2026 it announced plans to build a new U.S. manufacturing facility.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1926 |
Headquarters | Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 100,000+ |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Daimler Truck AG makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its listed products include assembly, powertrain, welding, and tooling.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Powertrain, Welding, Tooling (source: daimlertruck.com).
Certifications
Daimler Truck AG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — daimlertruck.com
ISO 14001 — daimlertruck.com
ISO 45001 — daimlertruck.com
ISO 50001 — daimlertruck.com
ISO 9001 — daimlertruck.com
ISO/TS 16949 — daimlertruck.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 4,524 shipments with origins spanning more than 20 countries, including Mexico, Germany, Belgium, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4524 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Mexico · Germany · Taiwan · Belgium.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Daimler — reported by spglobal.com
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — Major order from the Netherlands: Egala orders 175 Mercedes-Benz trucks for its European fleet | Daimler Truck (daimlertruck.com)
2026-10-15 — Daimler Truck receives order for 61 Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles for New Zealand Defence Force | Daimler Truck (daimlertruck.com)
2026-09-24 — Mercedes-Benz Trucks und Girteka vereinbaren Lieferung von 900 neuen Actros L ProCabin | Daimler Truck (daimlertruck.com)
2026-09-09 — Daimler Truck Defence and Mercedes-Benz Powertrain to Market Truck Engines for Local Assembly in Poland | Daimler Truck (daimlertruck.com)
2026-08-06 — Daimler Truck North America Plans to Build New U.S. Manufacturing Facility | Daimler Truck North America (daimlertruck.com)
2026-06-15 — Daimler Truck Expands Global Defence Business | Daimler Truck (daimlertruck.com)
Company details
Daimler Truck AG is privately held, was spun off from Daimler AG in December 2021, and in 2026 received a 175-truck order from Egala in the Netherlands. Daimler Truck AG was founded in 1926, has an estimated 100,000+ employees, and is headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 100 years in operation (founded 1926). 4,524 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Daimler Truck AG make?
Daimler Truck AG is a commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, founded in 1926. It employs over 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10B+. The company makes light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and city and intercity buses under brands including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and FUSO, and serves logistics, public transit, and construction customers. In 2026 it announced plans to build a new U.S. manufacturing facility.
Where is Daimler Truck AG headquartered?
Daimler Truck AG is headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg.
When was Daimler Truck AG founded?
Daimler Truck AG was founded in 1926.
How big is Daimler Truck AG?
Daimler Truck AG has an estimated 100,000+ employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Daimler Truck AG hold?
Daimler Truck AG lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Daimler Truck AG import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 4524 inbound shipments for Daimler Truck AG, with top origins including Mexico · Germany · Taiwan · Belgium.
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Location & contact
Phone
497-118-4850
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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