Freightliner is an American truck manufacturer that traces its roots to 1929. Freightliner is most known for their large range of commercial vehicles including vans, semi trucks, and a wide array of medium and heavy duty trucks. In 1981, Freightliner was purchased by Daimler, the Mercedes-Benz parent company, and has since sold vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Unimog under the Freightliner name for the North American market.