Western Star extends discount program for military veterans through 2018

Nov 13, 2017

Western Star and Daimler Truck Financial have extended the VetStar Military Appreciation Program through 2018.

Western Star and Daimler Truck Financial are extending a program that offers discounts on new trucks to U.S. and Canadian military veterans through 2018.

The Western Star VetStar Military Appreciation Program, launched in 2017, offers U.S. military veterans up to a $2,000 match on a down payment on a new Western Star truck financed through DTF. Canadian veterans are eligible for a $3,000 Canadian match on a down payment through DTF.

The VetStar program applies to all new Western Star models and is intended for owner-operators and small fleets. Glider kits and used trucks are not eligible.

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