Freightliner Models
A complete reference guide to every Freightliner truck model ever manufactured — from the company’s founding in 1942 through current production. Production dates, specifications, and history for every model.
Freightliner Trucks has been manufacturing commercial trucks in the United States since 1942. A division of Daimler Truck North America, Freightliner is the best-selling Class 8 truck brand in North America by volume — the Cascadia has been the top-selling heavy duty truck in the United States since its introduction in 2007, reaching one million units produced in April 2024. Freightliner pioneered aluminum cab construction in American trucking, a weight-saving innovation introduced at the company’s founding.
This page covers every Freightliner model produced for the North American market. Use the navigation above to jump to a specific era.
Current Production Models
In ProductionThese models are currently manufactured and available new from Freightliner dealers.
Freightliner Cascadia
The best-selling Class 8 truck in North America since its 2007 introduction. The Cascadia has gone through five generations — Gen 1 (2007), Gen 2 Evolution (2012), Gen 3 (2016 redesign), Gen 4 (2021 update), and Gen 5 (2025). Available in day cab and sleeper configurations including 48-inch, 60-inch, 72-inch, and 84-inch sleepers. Powered by Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines. The first Class 8 truck to reach one million units produced.
Freightliner M2 106
Freightliner’s most popular medium duty truck and one of the best-selling medium duty trucks in North America. The M2 106 (106-inch BBC) serves box truck, flatbed, dump, crane, utility, and vocational markets in Class 5 through Class 8 configurations. Introduced for the 2003 model year to replace the FL Series. Available with a wide range of engine options. Now marketed as the M2 Plus starting with the 2024 model year.
Freightliner M2 112
The heavy duty variant of the M2 platform with a 112-inch BBC, designed for Class 8 vocational applications requiring more power and payload than the M2 106. Used in concrete mixer, dump, refuse, and heavy construction applications. Features a heavier front axle and more robust frame. Available with Detroit DD13 and Cummins engines. Introduced for the 2003 model year alongside the M2 106.
Freightliner 108SD
Freightliner’s lighter severe duty vocational truck, positioned below the 114SD. The 108SD uses the M2 cab on a heavier vocational chassis, bridging the gap between the M2 Business Class and the full severe duty SD lineup. Used in utility, refuse, and construction applications where the full 114SD is more truck than needed. Introduced in 2011 alongside the 114SD.
Freightliner 114SD
Freightliner’s severe duty vocational truck for the most demanding applications — heavy dump, concrete mixer, logging, and off-road construction. The 114SD features a set-back front axle for improved payload distribution and maneuverability. Available in multiple axle configurations. Powered by Detroit DD13 and DD15 engines rated up to 560 HP. Introduced in 2011 as part of the SD model family.
Freightliner 122SD
Freightliner’s heaviest duty vocational platform with a 122-inch BBC, designed for extreme weight and severe duty applications including heavy haul, super dump, and multi-axle configurations. Features a longer hood than the 114SD for larger engine options. Powered by Detroit DD15 and DD16 engines. Used in the most demanding construction and heavy haul markets in North America.
Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner’s long-nose conventional truck, introduced in 2000 for owner-operators and vocational customers who prefer a traditional hood design. Available in highway sleeper and Coronado SD (severe duty) configurations. Competes with the Kenworth W900L and Peterbilt 389 in the long-nose conventional segment. Powered by the Detroit DD15 engine. Less common than the Cascadia but a strong seller in the owner-operator market.
Freightliner eCascadia
The battery-electric version of Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia platform, entering production in 2022. Built for regional haul and drayage operations with zero tailpipe emissions. Range up to approximately 230 miles per charge depending on load and conditions. Primarily deployed in California port markets and regional distribution operations. One of the most advanced production electric Class 8 trucks available.
Freightliner eM2
Freightliner’s battery-electric medium duty truck based on the M2 platform. Designed for urban delivery, refuse, and utility operations with zero tailpipe emissions. Range varies by battery configuration and application. Primarily deployed in California and other zero-emission mandate markets. Part of Daimler Truck North America’s broader electrification strategy for North America.
Discontinued — 2000s & 2010s
DiscontinuedPopular models discontinued between 2000 and 2020. Still widely used and actively purchased in the secondary market.
Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner’s primary long-haul highway truck through the 2000s, introduced for the 1999 model year to complement the Century Class. The Columbia featured an aerodynamic cab with a more aggressive styling than the Century. Available in day cab and sleeper configurations with engine options including Caterpillar C15, Cummins ISX, Detroit Series 60, and Mercedes MBE 4000. Discontinued after the 2009 model year as the Cascadia took over. Very common in the used market.
Freightliner Century Class
The Century Class launched for the 1996 model year as the aerodynamic replacement for the FLD Series. Produced through 2010 in North America, the Century Class was updated as the Century Class S/T (Safety/Technology) in 2000. A major fleet truck for carriers throughout its production run, powered by Detroit Series 60, Cummins ISX, and Caterpillar C15 engines. Still used extensively throughout the country with good parts availability.
Freightliner FLD 120
The FLD 120 was one of Freightliner’s most important conventional trucks, with a 120-inch BBC. The standard conventional version produced from 1987 through approximately 2007, with the FLD 120 SD (Severe Duty) vocational variant continuing through 2010. Powered by Detroit Series 60, Cummins N14/ISX, and Caterpillar 3406 engines. Available in set-forward and set-back axle configurations. Very common in the used vocational market.
Freightliner FLD 132 Classic XL
Freightliner’s long-nose owner-operator truck with a massive 132-inch BBC — the Classic XL was built for drivers who wanted the traditional big-rig look without sacrificing modern technology. A direct competitor to the Kenworth W900L and Peterbilt 379XL. Commonly equipped with dual chrome stacks, dual air cleaners, and large bore engines including the Detroit Series 60 and Caterpillar C15. Introduced for the 1997 model year, discontinued after 2009.
Freightliner FLD 112
The aerodynamic variant of the FLD Series with a 112-inch BBC, featuring a more streamlined hood profile than the FLD 120 for improved fuel economy. Used extensively in fleet and owner-operator applications throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Powered by Detroit Series 60 and Cummins N14 engines. Bridged Freightliner’s cabover heritage with its conventional future before being replaced by the Century Class.
Freightliner FL Series
Freightliner’s medium duty lineup covering the FL50, FL60, FL70, and FL80 models. The FL Series served box truck, flatbed, dump, and utility markets across Class 5 through Class 8. Replaced by the M2 Business Class starting with the 2003 model year. Still commonly found throughout the country in vocational and delivery applications. Good parts availability from Freightliner’s dealer network.
Freightliner Argosy
Freightliner’s cabover (COE) highway truck, produced for North American markets from 1999 through the 2006 model year. The Argosy was also produced for export markets through 2020. Noted for its flat-floor COE design and the first electronically assisted articulating steps in a cabover. Powered by Detroit Series 60, Cummins ISX, and Caterpillar C12 engines. A relatively rare truck in the U.S. market — actively purchased in any condition.
Freightliner MT45 / MT55
Freightliner’s walk-in delivery van platform used extensively by UPS, FedEx, and parcel delivery operations throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The MT45 (medium) and MT55 (larger) were the backbone of parcel delivery fleets. Powered by Cummins and Mercedes diesel engines. Still common in the used market for delivery and mobile business applications. We purchase MT45 and MT55 vans in any condition with a clear title.
Classic Era — 1960s Through 1990s
ClassicIconic Freightliner trucks from the cabover era through the conventional transition. Many remain in active service today.
Freightliner FLC Cabover
Freightliner’s primary cabover truck through the 1970s and 1980s when overall length limits made cabovers the dominant Class 8 configuration. The FLC COE was widely used by major fleets and owner-operators before the 1982 deregulation that allowed longer conventionals shifted the market toward the FLD. Powered by Detroit 60 Series, Cummins, and Caterpillar engines. Strong collector interest for well-preserved examples.
Freightliner FLD Series
The FLD Series — covering the FLD 112 (aerodynamic), FLD 120 (standard conventional), and FLD 132 Classic XL (long-nose) — was Freightliner’s conventional lineup from 1987 through 2010. The FLD gave Freightliner credibility with owner-operators who had previously favored Kenworth and Peterbilt. The Detroit Series 60 engine powering most FLD trucks became the most popular heavy duty diesel engine in North American trucking history.
Freightliner FLA / FLB Cabover
Freightliner’s early cabover models from the 1960s through the early 1980s, preceding the standardized FLC platform. The FLA and FLB cabovers were at the forefront of American heavy duty trucking during the era when length-limit laws made cabovers essential for maximum trailer length. Aluminum cab construction — Freightliner’s signature innovation — kept these trucks lighter than competitors. Historically significant and actively purchased in any condition.
Freightliner FL80 / FL112
Freightliner’s medium-heavy conventional trucks from the 1990s and early 2000s. The FL80 (Class 7) and FL112 (Class 8) served vocational markets in construction, utility, and regional haul. Available in set-forward and set-back axle configurations. Commonly found in concrete, dump, and service body applications throughout the country. Still actively purchased in running and non-running condition.
Freightliner FL50 / FL60 / FL70
The lighter end of Freightliner’s FL medium duty lineup. The FL50 (Class 5), FL60 (Class 6), and FL70 (Class 7) served delivery, utility, and light vocational markets throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Widely used in beverage delivery, service body, and flatbed applications. Replaced by the M2 106 starting with the 2003 model year. Parts availability is good from the Freightliner dealer network.
Freightliner FS65 Chassis
Freightliner’s school bus and transit chassis platform, widely used as the basis for school buses built by Thomas Built Buses — a Daimler subsidiary related to Freightliner. The FS65 chassis was the most common school bus chassis in North America throughout the 1990s and 2000s. We purchase Freightliner-based specialty and transit vehicles in any condition with a clear title.
Vintage Models — Pre-1960s
VintageRare and historically significant trucks from Freightliner’s founding era through the 1950s.
Original Freightliner Models
The earliest Freightliner trucks built starting in 1942 by Leland James for his Consolidated Freightways trucking company. These pioneering vehicles introduced aluminum cab construction to American trucking — a revolutionary weight-saving technique decades ahead of its time. Originally built exclusively for Consolidated Freightways, these trucks began being sold to outside operators in 1951 through White Motor Company dealerships. Any surviving example is of exceptional historical significance.
Freightliner WFT Series
Western Freightliner Truck models from the early postwar period when Freightliner first began selling trucks to operators outside Consolidated Freightways. Sold through White Motor Company dealerships primarily in the western United States. Custom aluminum cab construction was the defining feature, making these trucks significantly lighter than steel-cab competitors. Rare survivors with collector and historical interest.
Freightliner Early Cabovers
Freightliner’s early cabover trucks from the 1960s and early 1970s, before the standardized FLC platform arrived in 1974. These trucks were at the forefront of American cabover trucking during the era when strict overall length laws made cabovers the most efficient configuration for pulling the longest trailers. Aluminum cab construction kept these trucks lighter than competitors. Historically significant and actively purchased in any condition.
About Freightliner Trucks
Freightliner Trucks is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been manufacturing commercial trucks since 1942. Freightliner is a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC, which also owns Western Star Trucks and Thomas Built Buses. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world.
Freightliner trucks are assembled at plants in Cleveland, North Carolina and Mount Holly, North Carolina with additional production in Santiago, Mexico. The Cascadia has been the best-selling Class 8 truck in North America since its 2007 introduction, giving Freightliner the largest market share — approximately 36–38% — of any Class 8 brand. Freightliner pioneered aluminum cab construction in American trucking in 1942, a weight-saving innovation that transformed the industry.
Freightliner Model Naming Conventions
Freightliner’s model naming has evolved significantly over the company’s history:
- Early WFT Era (1940s–1960s) — Western Freightliner Truck designations. Custom-built aluminum cab vehicles sold primarily in the western U.S. through White Motor Company.
- FLA / FLB Era (1960s–1974) — Early cabover designations before the standardized FLC platform.
- FLC Era (1974–1997) — Freightliner’s standardized cabover platform. FLC stood for Freightliner Cabover.
- FLD Series (1987–2010) — Freightliner’s conventional lineup. FLD stood for Freightliner Low-Profile Design. The number indicated BBC length — FLD 112 (112-inch), FLD 120 (120-inch), FLD 132 (132-inch Classic XL).
- FL Series (1994–2002) — Medium duty conventional lineup. Numbers indicated GVWR class — FL50, FL60, FL70, FL80.
- Named Models (1996–Present) — Freightliner moved to named models: Century Class (1996), Columbia (1999), Coronado (2000), Cascadia (2007).
- M2 Business Class (2003–Present) — Medium duty platform covering M2 106 (106-inch BBC) and M2 112 (112-inch BBC).
- SD Series (2011–Present) — Severe Duty vocational trucks. Numbers indicate BBC length — 108SD, 114SD, 122SD.
The Detroit Series 60 — Freightliner’s Most Important Engine
No discussion of Freightliner’s history is complete without the Detroit Diesel Series 60. Introduced in 1987 as the first electronically controlled heavy duty diesel engine in North America, the Series 60 transformed both Freightliner and the entire Class 8 market. The Series 60 powered the majority of Freightliner FLD, Century, Columbia, and early Cascadia trucks from 1987 through the early 2010s. Its combination of fuel efficiency, reliability, and electronic diagnostics made it arguably the most popular heavy duty diesel engine in North American trucking history. A well-maintained Series 60-powered Freightliner can still bring a competitive used market offer today.
Freightliner Engine History by Era
- 1940s–1960s — Cummins and early Detroit Diesel engines in aluminum-cab custom trucks
- 1970s — Detroit Diesel 8V-71, 8V-92, Cummins NTC/NTA, Caterpillar 3406A
- 1980s — Detroit Series 60 introduced in 1987 — a landmark engine. Cummins L10/N14, Caterpillar 3406B/C
- 1990s — Detroit Series 60 dominant, Cummins N14/ISX, Caterpillar 3406E/C15, Mercedes MBE engines introduced
- 2000s — Detroit Series 60, Cummins ISX, Caterpillar C15/C16, Mercedes MBE 4000
- 2010 onward — Detroit DD13, DD15, DD16 engines primary. Caterpillar exits on-highway market. Cummins X15 available as option on Cascadia.
- 2022 onward — eCascadia and eM2 battery-electric models in production
Freightliner Model Timeline
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