Overview
The Freightliner Cascadia is assembled in the United States by Daimler Truck North America. Freightliner is the #1 selling Class 8 truck brand in the United States by volume.
Freightliner outsells all other Class 8 brands in the US — providing the largest dealer network and the most comprehensive service coverage of any commercial truck brand.
2026 Trims & Pricing
Contact your Freightliner dealer for pricing.
Full Specs
| Spec | Freightliner Cascadia |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Portland, OR / North Carolina |
| Parent | Daimler Truck AG |
| US Market | #1 Class 8 Brand |
| Engine Options | Detroit DD15 / Cummins |
Powertrain
Available with Detroit DD15 (505 hp, 1,850 lb-ft) or Cummins X15 (605 hp, 2,050 lb-ft). Most popular Class 8 truck in the United States.
Detroit Diesel engines — a Daimler subsidiary — have powered American trucks since 1938. The DD15 is consistently top-rated for Class 8 reliability.
Technology & Safety
Detroit Connect telematics, active safety including collision mitigation and lane departure warning, driver-facing cameras.
Freightliner's Detroit Connect telematics platform provides real-time fleet management, predictive maintenance, and driver performance data.
Freightliner Heritage
Freightliner is owned by Daimler Truck AG (Germany) but assembles trucks in the United States — Portland, OR; Cleveland, NC; Mount Holly, NC.
Despite German parent ownership, Freightliner trucks are assembled in the United States.
Reliability
Reliability data from Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and NHTSA.
| Area | Rating | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit/Cummins Engine | ★★★★★ | Excellent | Industry-leading reliability |
| Cascadia Chassis | ★★★★★ | Excellent | #1 US Class 8 by volume |
| Overall | ★★★★★ | Excellent | Most field data of any Class 8 |
Check consumerreports.org and nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
Recalls
Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Updates
Pros & Cons
✓ #1 selling Class 8 brand in the US
✓ Largest dealer/service network
✓ Detroit DD15 — top-rated reliability
✓ US assembly despite German parent
✗ German parent — some fleet managers prefer American-owned
✗ Contact dealer for pricing
FAQ
- Freightliner/Daimler Truck; NHTSA; ATA
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