Tag Archives: Mercedes-Benz Trucks

“Deutschlandfahrt” 2026 Begins at Mercedes-Benz Wörth During 130-Year Truck Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has opened the “Deutschlandfahrt” 2026 at its Wörth plant as part of its “130 years of trucks” anniversary year, celebrating the legacy of commercial vehicle development since Gottlieb Daimler created the world’s first truck 130 years … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Advances Municipal Waste Logistics With New eActros 400 Delivery

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered three battery-electric eActros 400 trucks to AVG Köln for use as tipper tractor units in municipal waste logistics. The vehicles are the first Mercedes-Benz Trucks fitted with a factory-integrated mechanical power take-off, enabling applications … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Launches Global Defence Brand and Targets €1 Billion in Defence Revenue by 2028

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has launched Daimler Truck Defence as a new global brand to consolidate and expand its defence activities worldwide. The company plans to invest a mid-three-digit million-euro amount over the coming years in engineering, production, sales and … Read the full press release

eActros 600 Expedition Vehicle Prepares for Global Journey as Mercedes-Benz Trucks Highlights Adventure Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showcasing a range of adventure and off-road vehicle highlights at Abenteuer Allrad 2026 in Bad Kissingen, including the first public presentation of Tobias Wagner’s completed battery-electric eActros 600 expedition vehicle. The truck, fitted with a … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks to Deliver More Than 500 Actros L ProCabin Trucks to Lithuanian Transport Company TRANSTIRA

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a major order from Lithuanian logistics and transport company TRANSTIRA for more than 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks, with deliveries scheduled during 2026. The order will support TRANSTIRA’s expansion in European long-haul transport and … Read the full press release

ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer Introduces Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for Next-Generation Driver Education

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has supplied France’s first battery-electric driver training truck, the eActros 600, to the ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer training centre in Isques, northern France. The vehicle will be used to help train drivers and logistics companies in operating … Read the full press release

New Zárate Plant Enhances Daimler Truck’s Manufacturing, Logistics and Sustainable Mobility Capabilities in Argentina

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has inaugurated a new USD 110 million industrial production facility in Zárate, Argentina, through its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses Argentina. The 20-hectare complex will produce Mercedes-Benz Atego and Accelo trucks along with OF and OH … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Celebrates 30 Years of the Actros During 130th Anniversary of Truck Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is celebrating 30 years of the Actros as part of its “130 Years of Trucks” anniversary campaign, highlighting the heavy-duty truck’s role in transforming modern freight transport since its debut in 1996. Over 1.5 million Actros … Read the full press release

Frankfurt Expands Electric Municipal Fleet with Additional Mercedes-Benz eEconic Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured an order for ten additional battery-electric eEconic vehicles from Frankfurt Waste Management and Service GmbH (FES), increasing the municipal operator’s electric fleet to 34 trucks. The vehicles will be used across Frankfurt for waste … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Earns Highest Euro NCAP Safety Recognition Highlighting Advanced Assistance Systems and Urban Protection

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its Actros 4×2 Rigid model, achieving an overall score of 87 percent. The evaluation highlights strong performance in driver assistance systems, collision prevention, and protection of vulnerable … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Agree on 500 Actros L ProCabin to Support European Long-Haul Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Logistics have agreed on the phased delivery of 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks throughout 2026. The investment supports Girteka’s fleet modernization and expansion of its European long-haul operations. The trucks feature improved aerodynamics, advanced … Read the full press release

Brantner Expands Sustainable Waste Logistics With 13 Electric Mercedes-Benz Trucks Delivered by Daimler Truck Austria

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Austria and Pappas Auto GmbH have delivered 13 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks to Brantner green solutions, enabling the Austrian recycling specialist to replace diesel vehicles and expand its sustainable transport strategy. The fleet—comprising eActros 600 and … Read the full press release

Thomas Twork to Lead Wörth Plant as Daimler Truck Appoints New Gaggenau Head

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced leadership changes at its Wörth and Gaggenau plants, with Thomas Twork set to become Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and Head of Production for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 April 2026, succeeding Andreas … Read the full press release

Inter IKEA Group launches large-scale electric heavy transport project in Italy with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Inter IKEA Group has launched its first fully electrified heavy road transport project in Italy in partnership with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, beginning with two electric trucks and scaling up to more than ten Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Becomes First Battery-Electric Semi-Truck to Complete the Arctic eNordkapp Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s battery-electric eActros 600 became the first electric semi-trailer truck to complete the eNordkapp Challenge, successfully covering roughly 8,000 kilometers from Germany to Norway’s North Cape in extreme Arctic winter conditions. Operated by VEGA International and driven by … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Unveils NextGenH2 Fuel Cell Truck for Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has presented the NextGenH2 Truck, a next-generation fuel cell truck designed for demanding long-haul transport and based on liquid hydrogen technology. Combining proven fuel cell components with series technologies from the eActros 600, the new model … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Supports Ebeling’s Expansion as the German Logistics Leader Embraces Modern and Electric Transport

(IN BRIEF) Ebeling, one of northern Germany’s long-established logistics companies, has grown from a small regional hauler into a major European transport provider while maintaining a decades-long partnership with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Since purchasing its first Mercedes-Benz truck in 1969, the … Read the full press release

Amazon deploys Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks across UK to drive sustainable logistics operations

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun delivering eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in the UK, part of a record-breaking order of over 200 units for operations in Germany and the UK. These vehicles, which can charge from 10% to … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Sets New Standards in Safety and Sustainability for Electric Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the exceptional safety and structural integrity of its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck through rigorous real-world crash testing. Developed with extensive accident research data, the eActros 600 maintained the integrity of its high-voltage battery … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release