Daimler Truck AG is a German manufacturer of commercial vehicles, producing heavy- and medium-duty trucks, buses, and related powertrains. Its portfolio spans global brands including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, Western Star, FUSO, BharatBenz, Setra, and Thomas Built Buses. The company operates manufacturing, parts, and service networks worldwide and provides associated services such as financing and connectivity solutions for fleet operators.
For the chemical industry, Daimler Truck supplies chassis and complete vehicles widely used in bulk liquid and gas transport, hazardous materials logistics, tankers, and site-support applications. Its offerings incorporate advanced safety and telematics features to support regulatory compliance and fleet efficiency. The company is advancing lower-emission transport through battery-electric models (e.g., Mercedes-Benz eActros, Freightliner eCascadia) and hydrogen fuel-cell development via cellcentric, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of heavy-duty logistics relevant to chemical supply chains.
Also known as Daimler Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Industry and academia presented projects across industry and mobility: HyLoop+ metrology, hydrogen turbines, a green-hydrogen steelworks, fuel-cell shipping and evolving refuelling infrastructure.
Joseph Rinaldi to retire in 2026. John O’Higgins and Luc Rémont nominated as Board Observers, pending shareholder approval for Non-Executive Director roles.
