Other, Trucks DTNA introduces extended warranty program October 25, 2023 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched a new extended warranty program for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines. Extended Optimum is available for those who already own…
Equipment On the Spot: Western Star 57X series exterior October 11, 2022 Western Star’s 57X, which replaces the 5700XE, is more than a product refresh. It’s a redesign that brings Western Star’s highway offering to the front of the pack technologically…
Equipment On the Spot: Western Star 57X Series interior October 11, 2022 Western Star has included several interior upgrades to its 57X truck, including a “smart wheel” loaded with controls for everything from music to the 12-inch driver display. The…
Trucks Western Star adds heavy-haul construction options June 10, 2022 Western Star has introduced new options on the 49X that will further support heavy-haul and construction applications. An optional power hood has been designed to allow for higher horsepower and…
Software, Trucks Detroit adds active braking to side guard monitors May 18, 2022 Detroit is expanding the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems to include Active Side Guard Assist (ASGA) – offering support from an electronic co-driver during low-speed, passenger-side turns. Beginning production…
Equipment Quebec dealer electrifies Western Star mine truck March 31, 2021 Since CBC Eastern Townships reported on his all-electric mining truck in mid-March, Jean-Marc Tardif has been overwhelmed with requests for information on his unique project. The president of Tardif Diesel,…
Equipment Western Star unveils new vocational truck March 13, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star has provided a sneak preview of its newest vocational truck ahead of its official launch this summer. The vehicle is part of parent…
Transportation Branded: The story of trucking’s symbols and nameplates February 7, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. — In a patent application filed July 2, 1932, Alfred Masury wrote that he had invented “a certain new, original and ornamental design for an automobile radiator…
Western Star enhances Model 4700 January 24, 2019 Western Star has enhanced its 4700 model, introducing a series of changes in the name of productivity, safety, upfitting time, and weights.
Twin-steer suspensions for 4700 January 21, 2019 Western Star’s 4700 SB and SF models can now be fitted at the factory with a twin-steer front suspension from Simard Suspensions. Assembly lines will now pre-drill frames…
Business Management Rocky Mountain Diesel acquires Dunlop Western Star Centre April 30, 2018 CRANBROOK, B.C. – Rocky Mountain Diesel (RMD) will be rebranded after its acquisition of Western Star dealership Dunlop Western Star Centre. With 19 years of history under its belt, RMD…
Sheets with sleepers in mind April 9, 2018 Lippert Components has introduced a line of adjustable sheet sets designed to fit the wider, longer mattresses commonly found in Class 8 sleepers. The somnum adjustable twin XL sheets…
