Freightliner was founded in 1942 in Portland, Oregon. Originally established as a manufacturer of cabover trucks, the company grew rapidly in the post-war era. In 1981, Freightliner was acquired by Daimler-Benz, which further enhanced its technological capabilities and product range. Over the decades, Freightliner has become synonymous with reliability and performance in the trucking industry, introducing several groundbreaking models and technologies.