Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) recently announced the production of its 850,000th truck at its Cleveland, North Carolina manufacturing plant.
The milestone vehicle - a Western Star 47X - was delivered to Alamo Group, a long-standing DTNA customer. The truck will be provided to Alamo Group’s Snow & Ice Team, a leading North American manufacturer of heavy-duty snow and ice removal equipment. Alamo Group, is headquartered in Seguin, Texas.
“Alamo Group has been a valued partner for many years, and we’re proud to support their mission with our most advanced vocational trucks,” said David Carson, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing at DTNA. “The Western Star 47X is purpose-built for demanding applications like snow and ice management."
Western Star is DTNA’s fastest-growing brand. The 47X, powered by a Detroit DD13 engine, is engineered for durability, safety, and performance in extreme conditions – making it the perfect fit for snow and ice removal, according to DTNA.
Established in 1989, DTNA’s Cleveland Truck Manufacturing Plant is the company’s largest heavy-duty truck plant in the U.S., spanning 1.2 million square feet on 178 acres. The facility employs approximately 2,000 people and right now assembles the Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 47X and 49X.
“Reaching 850,000 trucks is a testament to the dedication of our Cleveland team and the strength of our manufacturing processes,” said Jeff Allen, senior vice president of operations and specialty vehicles at DTNA.
