OTTAWA — The aerodynamic Western Star 5700XE, is now included in the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada’s “Any Way You Like It” rebate program.

Eligible members will get $1,200 dollars back on a day-cab or sleeper model.

The rebate can be applied to the purchase price of the truck, used for a dealer parts/service credit, or it can be taken as cash back through the dealer, according to the group.

Launched in 2014, the 5700XE is a big classic-styled truck but with aerodynamics and the second most aerodynamic truck in the Daimler Trucks North America stable, next to the Freightliner Cascadia.

Rebate program features:

• Valid for any new Western Star 4900 or 5700XE model truck or tractor – new orders or from dealer stock (gliders not eligible)
• Offer valid for any new truck purchase regardless of truck model year
• Trucks must be delivered by December 31, 2015

Current OBAC members qualify for rebates based on truck configuration:

• $1,200 rebate for 5700XE day-cab or sleeper
• $1,500 rebate for 4900 model day-cab
• $2,000 rebate for 4900 model sleeper cabs

Program requirements:

• Active OBAC members must present the dealer with a their current membership card at time of purchase
• OBAC membership must be current for at least 30 days at time of purchase
• Each member/company is limited to three rebates per calendar year
• Rebate must be claimed within 30 days of retail sale

For more information, visit OBAC’s website.