DTNA’s O’Leary confident of pickup in truck demand
July 14, 2026 4:46 pm, EDT O’Leary speaks to Transportation Topics reporters in Washington on July 9. (Seth Clevenger/Transportation Topics) key takeaways: Daimler Trucks North America expects truck demand to accelerate in the second half of 2026, CEO John O’Leary said, citing rising fleet replacement needs. The outlook reflects pent-up demand following a three-year freight