Daimler Truck Schweiz AG

Name

Daimler Truck Schweiz AG

Legal name

Daimler Truck AG

Website

https://daimlertruck.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial vehicles (trucks and buses)

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (33611), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 7–8 Heavy-Duty Truck & Tractor Manufacturing (IMACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Class 1–3 Commercial Trucks (Light/Medium Duty) Manufacturing (IMACABAA), Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG), Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicles
• Heavy-duty trucks
• City buses
• Electric trucks
• Hydrogen fuel cell

Headquarters

HQ city

Schlieren, Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Sales: Sale of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks under Freightliner, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz, BharatBenz, and FUSO brands; city and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis under Thomas Built Buses, Mercedes-Benz, BharatBenz, and Setra brands
2. Financial Services: Tailored financial services including financing, leasing, and insurance products for commercial vehicles through Daimler Truck Financial Services GmbH
3. After-sales Services: Service and parts business including Omniplus for buses, spare parts distribution through Global Parts Center in Halberstadt

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Daimler Truck manufactures and sells light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks, city and intercity buses, touring coaches, and bus chassis under multiple brands including Freightliner, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, BharatBenz, FUSO, Thomas Built Buses, and Setra. The portfolio also includes tailored financial services for vehicle financing, leasing, and insurance, along with digital fleet and connectivity solutions.

Product overview

Daimler Truck is one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers offering a comprehensive portfolio of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches, and bus chassis. The product range spans multiple global brands including Freightliner, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz, BharatBenz, FUSO, Thomas Built Buses, and Setra. Key truck products include the Mercedes-Benz Actros, eActros 600 (battery-electric), GenH2 Truck (hydrogen fuel cell), Arocs, Econic, eEconic, and Unimog. Bus offerings include Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, eIntouro, Tourismo, and Setra ComfortClass, MultiClass, and TopClass. The company also provides tailored financial services and digital solutions including the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote App for remote vehicle access and parking search. Daimler Truck's innovation strategy focuses on locally CO2e-free technologies including battery-electric (eActros, eEconic, eCitaro) and hydrogen fuel cell (GenH2 Truck) powertrains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freightliner: Truck brand for the North American market
• Western Star
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks
• BharatBenz
• Thomas Built Buses
• Setra
• FUSO
• Daimler Truck Financial Services

Products and services

• Mercedes-Benz Actros Heavy-duty flagship truck with advanced safety systems, MirrorCam camera system, and driver comfort features for long-haul and distribution transport.
• Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Long-haul battery-electric truck with 600 kWh battery capacity, designed for CO2e-free long-distance transport with up to 500 km range.
• Mercedes-Benz eActros 400 Battery-electric truck variant used for tipper tractor and municipal operations, with ProCabin and Mechanical Power Take-Off options.
• Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck Hydrogen fuel cell truck using liquid hydrogen for CO2e-free heavy-duty transport in long-haul applications.
• Mercedes-Benz Arocs Heavy-duty construction truck for building materials transport, concrete mixing, and heavy-duty hauling applications.
• Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400 Battery-electric construction truck for zero-emission construction site operations.
• Mercedes-Benz Econic Low-entry urban distribution truck with excellent visibility and maneuverability for city logistics and municipal applications.
• Mercedes-Benz eEconic Battery-electric low-entry truck for zero-emission urban distribution and municipal operations.
• Mercedes-Benz Unimog Versatile off-road truck with all-wheel drive for municipal, agricultural, and disaster relief applications.
• Freightliner Trucks North American truck brand offering light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks including the Freightliner Cascadia, focused on reliability and fuel efficiency.
• Western Star Trucks Premium North American truck brand offering severe-duty and vocational trucks built for demanding applications including construction, mining, and forestry.
• BharatBenz Trucks Indian truck brand offering reliable and fuel-efficient trucks designed for the Indian market and emerging economies.
• FUSO Next Generation eCanter Battery-electric light-duty truck from FUSO, part of the Daimler Truck electric portfolio for Asian and global markets.
• Thomas Built Buses North American bus manufacturer producing school buses, transit buses, and specialty vehicles known for safety and reliability.
• Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Battery-electric city bus from Mercedes-Benz Buses, available in solo and articulated configurations, with optional fuel cell range extender.
• Mercedes-Benz eIntouro Battery-electric intercity bus for emission-free regional transport, bridging urban and long-distance travel.
• Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Safety-focused touring coach with advanced safety features for intercity and charter transport operations.
• Setra ComfortClass Premium touring coach series including S 515 HD, S 516 HD, and S 517 HD models with MirrorCam technology and advanced driver assistance systems.
• Setra MultiClass Low-entry intercity bus series for flexible regional transport operations, combining urban accessibility with intercity comfort.
• Daimler Truck Financial Services Tailored financial services including leasing, financing, and insurance solutions for commercial vehicles, supporting customers with flexible acquisition options.
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote App Mobile application allowing truck drivers to remotely access vehicle functions and locate available truck parking spaces, enhancing driver convenience and trip planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130 years of commercial vehicle manufacturing experience

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toyota Motor CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Toyota joins cellcentric as equal third shareholder alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. cellcentric is the fuel cell joint venture focused on developing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles. Each owner holds one-third stake in the venture.
• Lambert DefenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026MoU signed for cooperation in response to Belgian Defence's Tactical Logistic Trucks Program (TLTP) tender for modern tactical transport capabilities.
• SoframeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026MoU signed with Daimler Truck and Lambert Defence for cooperation on Belgian Defence's Tactical Logistic Trucks Program (TLTP) tender.
• Volvo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint venture partners in cellcentric for hydrogen fuel cell technology development and manufacturing for commercial vehicles. Daimler Truck and Volvo Group established the joint venture to accelerate the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology in trucking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• MAN Truck & Bus: German-based manufacturer of trucks, buses, and vans, also owned by Traton Group. Direct overlap with Daimler Truck's European truck and bus portfolios, including eTruck and Lion's City E BEV bus.
• Traton Group: Volkswagen AG's commercial vehicle subsidiary, owner of Scania, MAN, Navistar, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Competes with Daimler Truck across European, North American, and Latin American truck markets.
• Volvo Group: Sweden-based global manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Direct competitor across virtually all of Daimler Truck's segments and partner in the cellcentric hydrogen fuel cell joint venture.
• Scania AB: Swedish heavy-duty truck, bus, and engine manufacturer, wholly owned by Traton Group. Competes closely with Mercedes-Benz Trucks and offers overlapping ZEV and autonomous-driving programs.
• Iveco Group: European-based manufacturer of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses (Iveco, Heuliez Bus, Magirus). Recently spun off from CNH Industrial and a direct competitor in European commercial vehicles and buses.
• PACCAR Inc: U.S.-listed manufacturer of Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. Direct competitor in the North American Class 6–8 heavy-duty market and in selected European segments via DAF.
• Isuzu Motors: Japanese manufacturer specializing in light- and medium-duty trucks and commercial vehicles, with a long-standing FUSO-related history in Asia. Direct competitor in Asian truck markets and BEV LCV segments.

Others

• Cummins Inc: U.S.-based independent manufacturer of diesel and alternative-fuel engines and powertrains. While not a direct truck competitor, Cummins supplies drivetrains to commercial vehicle OEMs including Daimler Truck and is a key adjacent player in the ZEV powertrain ecosystem.

Emerging players

• BYD Auto: Chinese EV manufacturer with a fast-growing commercial vehicle and bus line, including battery-electric trucks and e-buses. Increasingly competitive in European bus markets and an emerging threat to Daimler Truck's ZEV portfolio.
• Tata Motors: India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, owner of Tata Trucks and the former Jaguar Land Rover. Competes directly with Daimler Truck's BharatBenz brand in the Indian CV market and increasingly in emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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