Freightliner announces second shift, 1,100 new jobs

During a press conference with Gov. Bev Perdue today, Freightliner announced the addition of a second shift at its Cleveland plant, a move that will create 1,100 new jobs.

The plant, which is located in Rowan County just over the Iredell County line, will start interviewing for the new jobs next week. Freightliner is a truck builder.

The move means a 72 percent increase in the plant's personnel.