The top ten truck brands in the world

10: Iveco

Establishment year: 1975 (formed by the merger of Fiat and five other companies).
Country: Italy, headquarters in Turin.
Parent company: Iveco Group (formerly CNH Industrial).
Main features: Good product comfort, diverse functions, high global market share in commercial vehicles, expertise in medium-sized commercial vehicles, and engines. Produces approximately 200,000 commercial vehicles annually and exports to over 100 countries. The original list is correct.

9: Tatra

Establishment Year: 1850 (Started as the Schustala & Cie carriage factory, produced the first car in 1897, and the first truck in 1898).
Country: Czech Republic, Headquarters: Kopřivnice.
Parent Company: Independent (TATRA TRUCKS a.s.).
Key Features: Skilled in extreme terrain transportation (such as off-road, military use), strong in the military vehicle field, and adopts a unique central backbone chassis design. One of the oldest continuously producing vehicle companies in the world, originally listed correctly.

8: Hino

Establishment year: 1942 (as an independent automotive division of Tokyo Gas Industry Company).
Country: Japan, headquarters in Tokyo.
Parent company: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota subsidiary).
Key features: Specializes in emission control and new energy technologies, strong in markets in Southeast Asia and Africa, and durable for light and medium-sized trucks. The original list “Nihon” is correct, but “Yama” might be a typing error.

7: Isuzu

Establishment year: 1916 (as the automotive division of Tokyo Ishikawa Island Shipbuilding Factory).
Country: Japan, headquarters in Tokyo.
Parent company: Independent (Isuzu Motors Ltd.).
Key features: Offers high-quality, cost-effective, and durable light and heavy-duty trucks, with a globally leading diesel engine. The original list “50 Rui” should be “Isuzu”.

6: DAF Trucks

Establishment year: 1928 (as Hub van Doorne’s Machinefabriek).
Country: Netherlands, headquarters in Eindhoven.
Parent company: PACCAR Inc. (American group).
Key features: Lightweight design, low operating costs, strong presence in the European market. The original list “Duff” is correct, but “Civilization” should be “Famous”.

5: Renault Trucks

Establishment Year: 1899 (the entire Renault company, truck division, produced its first truck in 1906).
Country: France, Headquarters: Lyon.
Parent Company: Volvo Group.
Key Features: Excellent in urban delivery and construction fields, high durability, low fuel consumption, and practical. The original list “18988” should be “1899”.

4: MAN Truck & Bus

Establishment Year: 1758 (Started as St. Antony Iron Works, 1897 first diesel engine, 1915 first truck).
Country: Germany, Headquarters: Munich.
Parent Company: Traton SE (Subsidiary of Volkswagen Group).
Key Features: Leading technology in diesel engine turbocharging, efficient power output. The original list “1758” is correct.

3: Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Establishment Year: 1896 (Daimler’s first truck, 1926, when Mercedes-Benz merged).
Country: Germany, Headquarters: Stuttgart.
Parent Company: Daimler Truck AG.
Key Features: Exquisite craftsmanship、Exquisite quality、Strong power、Durable、Safety、Smart leadership.

2: Volvo Trucks

Establishment Year: 1927 (for the entire Volvo company; 1928 for the first truck).
Country: Sweden, Headquarters: Gothenburg.
Parent Company: Volvo Group.
Key Features: Outstanding safety, efficient power system, emphasis on driving comfort, and large market share in high-end heavy trucks. The original list is correct.

1: Scania

Establishment year: 1891 (as Vabis carriage factory, first truck in 1903).
Country: Sweden, headquarters in Södertälje.
Parent company: Traton SE (subsidiary of Volkswagen Group).
Key features: King of the highways, modular technology, high fuel efficiency, durability, safety, and products sold in over 100 countries worldwide. The original list “1891” is correct.

Accuracy: The list leans towards European brands (7/10), which is reasonable in the global heavy truck market, as European heavy truck sales account for approximately 30% of the global total. It emphasizes high-end technology and durability. Japanese brands (Hino, Isuzu) represent the Asian value proposition, while Chinese brands (such as Dongfeng, FAW-Jiefang) are not included but dominate the Chinese market (with a majority of the top ten global sales). American brands (such as Freightliner and Kenworth) are not listed either, possibly due to the focus being on Europe.
Source: Similar rankings can be found in the China Report Hall (2022 Global Heavy Trucks Top 10: Scania, Volvo, Mercedes, MAN, Renault, DAF, Isuzu, Yanergy, Tatra, Iveco) and the Truck Home Report, which are highly consistent with this list. Global sales data (Statista 2022): Daimler (Mercedes) first, Volvo second, Traton (MAN/Scania/DAF) third.

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