Daimler Trucks Invests in Telematics Provider

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has made a minority investment in telematics provider, Zonar Systems.

Zonar will continue to operate independently of DTNA, with Martin Daum, CEO of DTNA, becoming a member of its Board of Directors.

“Telematics and connectivity are revolutionizing commercial vehicle operation with enormous opportunities for OEMs – especially for us as the leader of this business. That is exactly why we made connectivity a dedicated part of our strategy,” said Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses.

The companies have partnered for more than five years, starting with the launch of the Virtual Technician™ remote diagnostic system. Today, Zonar’s products can be factory-installed in Freightliner Trucks, Western Star trucks and Thomas Built Buses.

DTNA and Zonar will continue to co-develop new products and expand Zonar’s product suite, both as an OEM and independently. Zonar’s technology provides fleets with benefits such as reducing fuel usage, increasing uptime and improving compliance.

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