Detroit Diesel

Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) is an American diesel engine manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America, which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of the multinational Daimler Truck AG. The company manufactures heavy-duty engines and chassis components for the on-highway and vocational commercial truck markets. Detroit Diesel has built more than 5 million engines since 1938, more than 1 million of which are still in operation worldwide. Detroit Diesel's product line includes engines, axles, transmissions, and a Virtual Technician service.

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Detroit Diesel Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive
PredecessorGeneral Motors Detroit Diesel-Allison Division
Founded1938 (1938)
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
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United States
ProductsHeavy-duty diesel engines
OwnerDaimler Truck AG (as of 2000)
Number of employees
2,300
ParentDaimler Truck North America
Websitedemanddetroit.com

Detroit engines, transmissions, and axles are used in several models of truck manufactured by Daimler Truck North America.

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