Western Star trucks get new options

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Western Star brand turns 50 this year, and for its birthday, it’s receiving several new options. “We’re continually adding new options that contribute to the truck’s…

Western Star shows off real-life Transformer

Can be converted from water to dump truck in less than 10 minutes

Western Star increases sales, defying slumping truck market

LAURENS, S.C. — Slumping truck sales have not kept Western Star from growing its market share and sales numbers so far this year. Kelley Platt, president of Western Star, said…

Western Star’s ‘Design Our Star’ truck hits the road

PORTLAND, Ore. – More than 16,000 fan votes on social media channels built a truck from the ground up and now its finally rolling. The Western Star “Design Our Star”…

Western Star tour highlighting model 4900SB’s fuel-efficient options

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star’s 4900SB is touring its way across dealerships in Canada and the US to highlight the fuel-efficient features available via the model’s FE (fuel-efficient) package.

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available in Western Star trucks

FORT MILL, S.C. -- The Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available for all Detroit Diesel DD13-equipped Western Star 4900 day-cab configuration truck models. The transmission will also be available for DD13 and Cummins...

#MATS: Western Star introduces enhanced interior for all truck models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has updated the interior for all of its truck models, including the recently introduced 4700 model.

#MATS: New Western Star sleeper combines feel of daycab with more headroom, storage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has introduced a new 34-inch Stratosphere to its product line.

Long-time Western Star customer celebrates 50 years in business

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Long-time Western Star customer Owen Davis celebrated 50 years in business in style as he and his...

Western Star lassos the rugged old west in advertising campaign

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio -- Western Star Trucks is bringing back the rugged look and feel of the Old West with a new Wester...