Daimler Coaches North America inaugurates new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida - Sustainable Bus

"Daimler Coaches North America has inaugurated its new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. The facility, officially opened on February 10, spans more than 43,000 square feet and will serve as the central hub for Daimler Coaches North America (DCNA), a subsidiary of Daimler Buses, the bus division of Daimler Truck AG. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Christofer Burger, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Miami."

"Each Mercedes-Benz Tourrider delivered to U.S. customers undergoes a comprehensive PDI process at the Jacksonville site, the manufacturer states. The Tourrider, developed exclusively for the U.S. market, is a three-axle, 45-foot high-deck motorcoach available with 56 to 60 passenger seats, depending on configuration. The vehicle is powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 471 inline six-cylinder engine with 12.8-liter displacement, delivering 450 hp (336 kW) and up to 1,550 lb-ft (2,300 Nm) of torque."

The Jacksonville facility covers more than 43,000 square feet on a 12-acre site west of Interstate 295 and includes secured parking for over 100 motorcoaches. The site houses a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) facility, repair, maintenance and service center, corporate offices, and a dedicated training and delivery center for customers and service partners. The location will host pre-owned coach vehicles and act as the control center for U.S. operations. Workforce at the site is expected to increase by about 45 percent. Integrated parts logistics and a modern training center will support operators and service partners across North America.

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