As the Technical Fellow for Functional Safety and Risk Assessment, Mike Buchala represents the USA, and Daimler Trucks on committees developing ISO 21448, ISO 26262, ISO 5083. He is also a contributing author of SAE J2980, SAE J1739, and SAE J2886. He is a UL Certified Functional Safety Expert.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Trucks North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Trucks North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.