Daimler Truck North America to Close Portland Factories by End of 2026, Affecting 375 Employees
Daimler Truck North America will close its factories on Swan Island in Portland, Oregon, by the end of 2026, resulting in the layoff of 375 employees as production is relocated to the Carolinas.
Portland, OR, July 29, 2026 —
Daimler Truck North America announced plans to close its manufacturing facilities located on Swan Island in Portland, Oregon, by the conclusion of 2026. The closure is expected to impact approximately 375 employees.
Production at the Portland site will be relocated to the company’s facilities in the Carolinas. The specific reasons for the production shift were not detailed in the announcement, but it signifies a strategic realignment of the company’s manufacturing footprint.
The timeline for the closure indicates a phased approach, with operations ceasing by the end of 2026. This timeframe allows for a transition period for both the company and its affected workforce. Details regarding severance packages or support for the laid-off employees were not immediately available.
Daimler Truck North America has not disclosed further information regarding the specific models or types of vehicles currently manufactured at the Swan Island plant. The company has stated that the move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate production in other regions.
The Swan Island location has been a part of Portland’s industrial landscape, and its closure marks a significant change for the area’s employment sector. Further announcements regarding the future of the Swan Island site are anticipated as the closure date approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Mike Rogoway on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
