Daimler Truck North America to Close Portland Facility, Affecting 375 Jobs
Daimler Truck North America will close its Portland manufacturing facility by the end of the year, resulting in the layoff of approximately 375 employees, with production shifting to facilities in the Carolinas.
Portland, OR, July 30, 2026 —
Daimler Truck North America has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Portland by the end of the year. The closure is expected to result in the layoff of approximately 375 employees.
Production at the Portland plant will be transferred to the company’s facilities located in the Carolinas. Further details regarding the timeline and the specific impact on employees were not immediately available.
The company has not yet provided information on the specific reasons for the closure or any transition assistance planned for the affected workers. This decision marks a significant change for the local workforce and the industrial landscape of Portland.
Daimler Truck North America is a major player in the commercial vehicle industry. The shift in production is part of a larger strategic move to consolidate manufacturing operations. The specific capacity and roles of the Carolinas facilities in absorbing the Portland production have not been detailed.
The exact date of the closure and the full scope of the layoffs remain to be specified. The company’s announcement did not include details on whether any remaining operations or assets at the Portland site would be managed differently following the cessation of manufacturing.
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