PORTLAND, Ore., October 6, 2025 — Freightliner today announced that, beginning with 2026 builds, all Freightliner M2 106 Plus, eM2, and M2 112 Plus models will feature advanced LED headlights as standard equipment. This upgrade underscores Freightliner’s commitment to delivering safety, comfort, and operational value to medium-duty truck customers.

The new LED headlights feature a daylight-like white light with 6,000K color temperature, similar to natural sunlight. This lighting quality enhances visibility and supports driver awareness of  road hazards, signage, and pedestrians. An optional automatic deicing feature keeps headlights clear in snow, ice, or freezing rain, ensuring reliable performance in all conditions without the need for manual driver intervention.

Build to withstand harsh environmental conditions, the LED headlamp system is engineered for longevity, with a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours. This extended service life translates directly into  reduced maintenance needs, fewer service interruptions, and lower replacement costs over the vehicle’s lifetime. They are also fully compatible with previous M2 Plus series and legacy models, allowing for easy upgrades across existing fleets.

“Whether navigating city streets before dawn or traveling rural roads after dark, by making advanced LED headlights standard across the entire M2 Plus line-up, we’re ensuring the driver is equipped with technology that supports safety, uptime and confidence on the road, no matter the route or conditions,” said Joanna Buttler as general manager, product strategy and market development at Daimler Truck North America. 

Freightliner continues to lead the industry by implementing technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and uptime for customers. With this enhancement, the entire Freightliner Cascadia and M2 Plus portfolio will feature all-LED lighting starting January 2026.

About Freightliner Trucks 
Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With 80 years of experience, Freightliner produces and markets medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks as the leading heavy-duty truck brand in North America. DTNA is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers.