Freightliner is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America. Mercedes-Benz “has decided to discontinue distribution of the Freightliner Sprinter product in the U.S. market at the conclusion of the 2021 model year,” the company said in a statement.

Who makes Freightliner?

Daimler AG acquired American truck manufacturer Freightliner in 1981. The company is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and it operates as Daimler Trucks North America LLC. The company is known mainly for its heavy-duty class 8 diesel trucks, commonly known as semis, and also produces smaller class 5-7 trucks.

Are Mercedes and Freightliner vans the same?

Today you can order a new Sprinter van from one of 200 Mercedes-Benz dealerships or one of 57 Freightliner dealerships throughout the U.S. The only difference between a Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the exterior badging and the front grille, everything else is the same.