Thefts of computer modules that control older Freightliner Cascadias continue. Daimler Truck North America says the pace is slowing after a rash of robberies in May.
The market-leading truckmaker told FreightWaves it has 340 theft reports from its Class 8 trucks as of the end of July. Daimler reported a cumulative 175 thefts as of May.
“We’ve seen the number of reported incidents fall, but even one reported CPC [theft] is one too many,” a DTNA spokesman said. “This is why we’ve partnered with...