Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Truck, is optimistic about the prospects for the US truck market. He explains that even if there is a weaker industrial dynamic in Europe, this will not result in plant closures or job losses. Daum points out that his company has seen a fall in sales, but profits have remained stable.

On the US market, orders are up, even though sales have fallen slightly. This is not seen as a sign of recession, but rather as a normal fluctuation. Daum says that Daimler Truck can still set its prices despite inflation, because material and wage costs are higher.

The labour market, meanwhile, remains tight, with labour shortages in a number of areas, including truck drivers. On a global scale, the economic situation varies from country to country.

When it comes to electric trucks, Daum believes that three things are needed: good products, competitive costs and a solid infrastructure. He is optimistic about the future of electric and hydrogen trucks, especially in Europe and the United States, by 2030.

Finally, for China, he notes that the truck market is dominated by local manufacturers and that Daimler Truck has less of a presence there.

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