Daimler Truck Cuts 2,000 North American Jobs

Daimler Truck North America will temporarily lay off 573 employees at its Mount Holly, North Carolina plant, effective September 9, 2025, due to economic uncertainty and a sustained reduction in new truck orders. The layoffs, impacting roles ranging from assemblers to engineers, are expected to be temporary, though the duration has not been specified. These cuts are part of a larger reduction nearly 2,000 jobs across five Daimler locations in North America. The company has reported an 18% drop in North American sales in the first half of 2025 and has lowered its annual sales forecast. Affected employees will continue to receive pay until September 9. Daimler Truck officials have not provided additional public comment on the layoffs.