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Off-road Western Star with ‘transformer’ capability, new extreme-duty spec
The Western Star 6900XD Multi-Body Transformer (MBT)-40 – dubbed transformer for its ability to quickly switch out one fully functional in-cab-controlled body application for another – is the first such offering from Western Star and a new concept for off-road equipment markets.
May 13, 2016
Custom Rigs
Western Star gives OOIDA brand new Western Star, truck to debut at GATS
Western Star presented the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association last week with a new 5700 XE to pull its Spirit of the American Trucker display trailer to shows and other events.
July 13, 2015
Business
Western Star suspension option update
Neway ADZ Series drive axle suspensions by SAF-Holland are available as an option for Western Star 4800, 4900 and 6900 models.
November 12, 2014
Business
Photo, video: Western Star introduces re-designed on-highway tractor
Western Star unveiled Sept. 11 its new 5700XE tractor, which the truck maker says is designed for driver comfort and equipped with an array of modern tech.
September 11, 2014
Business
OOIDA, Western Star ‘Spirit of American Trucker’ tour hits the road
After building a truck from the ground up through fan votes, the Western Star “Design Our Star” show truck is now on the road, pulling the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association “Spirit of the American Trucker” tour trailer to truck shows, conferences and truck stops throughout the United States, Daimler announced this week. The truck is being […]
June 4, 2014
Business
Detroit announces new integrated powertrain package for Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit announced Thursday a new fully integrated powertrain package that includes its DD15 engine, DT12 automated manual transmission and Detroit axles.
May 22, 2014
Custom Rigs
Photo gallery: Western Star Optimus Prime at Mid-America
On display this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show is the Western Star 4900X that stars as Optimus Prime in the next iteration of the Transformers movie series. Above is a gallery of the truck on the show floor. (Photos by Jason Cannon)
March 26, 2014
Custom Rigs
Class 8 wins at Tennessee Tow Show truck show
Congrats to wrecker owner-operator Ken Schofield of Bull’s Gap, Tenn. Schofield won a first-place trophy in the competition at the Tennessee Tow Show in Chattanooga, Tenn., in September for this custom Class 8 wrecker. It’s a 2008 Western Star powered by a Detroit engine, Schofield says, with a 13 speed transmission and a 35-ton Century […]
October 25, 2013
Business
Left-coast gamble: CARB forces tough yearend decision for many owner-operators
What choice will you make? This first in a three-part series shares tools to help and perspective on short- and long-term preparation for the future of emissions regulations.
September 27, 2013
Custom Rigs
VIDEOS, PICS: Western Stars at N.Y. truck pull
Ralph Dineen Jr. and son came out on top of the competitive truck pull at the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, N.Y. Vids and a gallery of photos of their run here.
August 3, 2013
Life
A working truck at the show booth
Oscar Robledo’s 2005 Western Star at the Load One show booth at the Expedite Expo — Robledo was surprised when he was asked to show the truck there, but ultimately he shouldn’t have been, says company president.
July 26, 2013
Business
Western Star hosting design contest
Western Star Truck Sales launched “The Design Our Star Project” to build a Western Star show truck from the ground up with features determined by popular vote through social media channels. The completed truck will be showcased at the 2014 edition of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Fans and customers cast their first […]
March 21, 2013
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