Financial services company picks Charlotte for new HQ, bringing nearly 300 jobs

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Daimler Truck Financial Services USA (DTFS) is moving its headquarters to Charlotte, bringing 276 new jobs to Mecklenburg County.
Governor Josh Stein announced the move on Tuesday, celebrating the company's decision to invest over $7.8 million in a new 60,000-square-foot facility.
Officials said the new headquarters will house administrative, human resources, and financial operations, combining offices previously located in Michigan and Texas.
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DTFS provides financing, leasing, and insurance services for Daimler Truck North America, the company behind familiar names like Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built Buses.
The new jobs will offer an average salary of nearly $134,000 and are expected to create an annual payroll impact of almost $37 million.
The move is supported by a state Job Development Investment Grant, which could reimburse the company up to $4.2 million over 12 years if DTFS meets job creation and investment goals.
The state expects to see a strong return, estimating a $1.08 billion boost to North Carolina's economy over the life of the project.
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