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Western Star Trucks
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Western Star’s “Wings of Awesomeness” continue to soar for 2018
PORTLAND, Ore. – John Denver may have been on the “wings of an eagle,” but Western Star drivers can be on the “Wings of Awesomeness.” For the limited edition graphics package’s 50th anniversary, the truck producer is extending its popular…
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Daimler names new Western Star Trucks boss
PORTLAND, Ore. – David Carson has been named president of Western Star Trucks, and chief diversity officer for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). He is currently president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., and will replace Kelley Platt, who has been…
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Western Star extends military veteran discount program into 2018
PORTLAND, Ore. – If you’re a Canadian or U.S. military veteran, Western Star and Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) has an early Christmas gift for you. The company will be extending its Western Star VetStar Military Appreciation Program, which offers discounts…
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Daimler breaks ground on new logistics center
CLEVELAND, N.C. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has broken ground on its new logistics center at the company’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C. Expected to be completed early 2019, the center represents a $27 million investment in Daimler’s…
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Western Star adds new options, 25-ton XD OffRoad hauler
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Western Star has added a new 25-ton hauler to its XD OffRoad line of equipment, aimed at smaller off-road applications, such as construction, mining, and quarry site hauling. “The XD-25 provides yet another extreme duty option for…
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At 50, Western Star just getting started
From humble Canadian roots, Western Star celebrates 50 years in business
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Western Star turns 50
QUEBEC CITY, Que. – Western Star dealers recently gathered in Quebec City for their annual dealer meeting and to mark the truck maker’s 50th anniversary. The company says it will mark its milestone year with a series of special events,…
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Pair of Canadians place in Top 3 for Western Star’s ‘Get Tough Challenge’
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Western Star Trucks held its ‘Get Tough Challenge’ during the World of Concrete 2017 (WoC) show in Las Vegas last month, awarding prizes to the Top 3 finishers each day, including a pair of Canadian competitors…
