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• Freightliner Corporate Website
• Freightliner Wikipedia Page
• Company Type: Division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of the German Daimler A
• Years in operation: 1942-Present
• Headquarters: Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Locations: Global
• Freightliner Auto Glass Original Equipment Manufacturer (Freightliner OEM glass): Frieghtliner
• Popular Freightliner Models: Cascadia Evolution, Coronado, Business Class M2 and 1085SD

The windshield is one of the more important safety features of your truck cab. Its primary function is to block wind, bugs, rocks and other flying debris from contacting the driver and passengers while also providing structural stability to the cab.

To help ensure vehicles met safety standards, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 created the government agency Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) which began operation on January 1, 2000.

FMCSA regulations apply to passenger and multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses that have a gross weight rating less than 10,000 pounds, excluding forward control vehicles, walk-in vans or vehicles with fold-down or removable windshields. According to the FMCSA, windshields must not be discolored or damaged with the exception of appropriate tinting, cracks that do not intersect another crack or if the windshield damage can be covered by a disc spanning .75 inches or less in diameter.

If you own or operate a Freightliner, you probably drive thousands of miles each year. Keeping your vehicle in top condition is essential for safe driving. Should you notice a chip or crack in your windshield, it’s imperative to have it repaired quickly and correctly so you can get back on the road.

Driving with a cracked windshield is not only annoying, it can be dangerous. Because truck drivers rely heavily on their vehicles for financial gain, they may put off glass repair. Time away from the road means loss wages. It’s important to find an auto glass repair shop that provides high-quality work that’s completed quickly so you can get back on the road.

Freightliner series comes in a variety of models, each with its own special auto glass needs. Some have the “A” pillar moldings (the divided windshields), some have curved windshields, while others have wrap-around windshields. Each requires a specific glass, style and method of installation.

The largest factor to price is labor, not the replacement part.

Does the technician need to drop other jobs to jump because you have an emergency situation? How much physical maneuvering is needed for the technician to climb to reach the spot?

Does the glass require moldings or does it have glass floats?

Or will the technician need to use rope and soapy water to pressure glass into the hole – a process that takes additional skills and talent not every technician has. “Rope in” is labor intensive, a tight fit and it’s easy to break the glass. One person can do it, but two is always better. However, because the glass ‘floats’ – no glue involved which means there is no curing period after the replacement is complete.

If you are in need of a windshield replacement or auto glass repair for your Freightliner, you want immediate service. Time is money, and you need to be on the road quickly. Moldings can sometimes be reused, but it’s advisable to go with new. Should it be raining, it’s advised to find a truck stop (TA Service, etc.) to have the work done. Rope-in windshield installation means you can drive immediately afterwards. No down time waiting for glue to dry/adhere.

Freightliner Auto Glass Parts

It is important for you to know how to assess the quality of auto glass parts used during your Freightliner windshield replacement and auto glass repair. High quality OEM parts generally give you the best life although these may be more expensive than you’d planned on spending. The warranty offered by known brands on such parts more than makes up for the higher price. To find out who manufactured the auto glass being used for your truck’s glass replacement, look for the manufacturer's stamp at the bottom corner. You can even opt for high-quality aftermarket glass from established companies like Pilkington and Safelite.

For models that have been in the market for a while, your truck glass repair or replacement specialist should be able to find high quality OEM or aftermarket glass at reasonable prices. It always helps to go with a Freightliner windshield replacement and auto glass repair provider who has been in this field for a many years. Such providers are likely to have a network of sources they can depend on, even when your Freightliner needs a one-of-a-kind OEM part.

Back in the 1930’s, Leland James, the CEO of Consolidated Freightways had a revolutionary idea by: build trucks using aluminum instead of steel to lighten the load and help trucks maneuver over mountains and also conserve fuel. Unfortunately, most of the world thought he was nuts, so he hired a team of engineers to build a prototype. The original Freightliner sported a cab-over-engine design and proofed an immediate success. James founded Freightways Manufacturing Company and in 1942, its name changed to Freightliner Corporation.

With the advent of World War II, Freightliner converted production of trucks to wartime ships and aircraft parts. However, by 1947, operations returned to truck building, and by 1950, Freightliner has its first private carrier customer and by the 70s, Freightliner built over 6200 trucks.

In 1981 Damiler-Benz, purchased Freightliner. By 1992, Freightliner had reached the top of the North American heavy-duty truck market. Today Freightliner is the largest division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG of Germany.

The Freightliner Cascadia leads the on-highway product lineup by Freightliner, followed closely by the owner-operator preferred Coronado. Other popular models include other vocational trucks, commercial vans and buses. Freightliner Trucks are one of the most recognizable and respected names in the trucking industry.

By Norman Newsome

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