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Small number of 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadias recalled
The company says some model year 2017-2018 Cascadias may have an upper steering pinch bolt that isn’t properly tightened, which could result in the mechanical disconnection of the steering wheel and the front wheels.
October 23, 2017
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Daimler recalls nearly 700 Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks North America says approximately 698 model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks equipped with NFD rear tandem axles are included in the recall.
May 30, 2017
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Freightliner introduces redesigned Cascadia with driver-focused updates
Daimler Trucks unveiled Wednesday evening a reimagined 2018 Freightliner Cascadia tractor, redesigned to up the bar on fuel economy, enhance connectivity and uptime and promote driver comfort, Freightliner says.
September 1, 2016
The Cascadia’s redesigned interior.
Equipment
Evolution evolves: Freightliner adds gas power to Cascadia’s aero package
Napa Valley, Calif., has become an annual locale for Freightliner to present news and updates on various industry issues. And what’s the point of holding court if you don’t let folks take your trucks out for a spin?
September 19, 2013
The natural gas-powered Cascadia driven in the test drive.
Business
Detroit unveils telematics system, makes DT12 available for DD13-equipped trucks
Detroit has introduced its Detroit Connect telematics tablet, which is designed to help drivers navigate, comply with hours of service regulations, perform pre- and post-trip inspections and send and receive two-way messages.
September 18, 2013
The Detroit Connect tablet comes standard with four trucking-specific apps for navigation, hours of service compliance, inspections and messaging.
Business
Finding 10 mpg: Testing the Cascadia Evolution
We looked at the Freightliner Cascadia here earlier this year, but this one is different. Way different.
November 15, 2012
The dash now includes an instrument cluster with gauges in the speedometer and tachometer.
Custom Rigs
Owner-operator Dan Braun bags 1st place in K.C. truck show
Video, pictures and more about Braun’s plans to turn his trailer into a cancer survivors’ memorial, as well as detail on runners-up in the first Pride in Your Ride truck show at the Truck Driver Social Media Convention.
October 29, 2012
Dan Braun’s 1999 Western Star 4964
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Daimler unveils aerodynamic Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
The new truck makes advancements in fuel economy and will feature Daimler’s Detroit DD 15 engine.
May 30, 2012
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Freightliner makes cross-country natural gas haul
A CNG-powered Cascadia 113 with a Cummins ISX12G natural gas engine will carry a load of paper from LA to DC.
May 17, 2012
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Daimler debuts Detroit Transmission
This completes the truck manufacturer’s goal of full powertrain integration to complement its Detroit axle and heavy-duty engine offerings.
March 22, 2012
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Cascadia’s aero design proves itself on the road
See what contributing editor Steve Sturgess has to say about his test drive of Freightliner’s Cascadia and its aerodynamic fuel economy.
March 8, 2012
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Test Drive
For aerodynamic fuel economy, the Cascadia is a leader. Plus it offers maintenance ease, comfort, power and durability.
March 1, 2012
Freightliner’s Cascadia is such a familiar truck on the road that it’s hard to remember what a startling sight it was when introduced in 2007. The huge grille opening, the sculpted doors, the visorless windshield, the pedestal-mounted mirrors, the stubby side extenders – all of it was new. And all of it was the result of extensive wind tunnel tuning of a finely wrought design.
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