Daimler: Truck sales to remain solid; fleets view safety tech as important as fuel economy

摘要

YOUNTVILLE, CA. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) says the overall market will remain strong through next year, and that fleet customers are beginning to consider active safety systems on equal footing as fuel economy when making new vehicle decisions. Richard Howard, DTNA's senior vice president of sales and marketing, recently visited with fleet executives he said are projecting another busy peak shipping season, easing concerns that ongoing tariff and trade disputes could lead to a significant economic slowdown. Howard spoke Aug 20 during a DTNA media event that included updates on the company's aftermarket growth, vocational truck strategy and development of electric trucks.