Among the trucks on North American roads today, Western Star isn't typically the first name that comes to mind. It lacks the recognizability of other brands like Kenworth, Mack, or Freightliner, for ...

Western Star Trucks, a Daimler Truck North America brand, has added safety features for its vocational models, Western Star X-Series 47X and 49X. The new X-Series was developed with safety as a top ...

Western Star Trucks Inc. will include Meritor’s WABCO Roll Stability Control system (RSC) on its Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s antilock braking system (ABS). In ...

Fontaine Modification has recently introduced auto hauler conversions for the Western Star 49X and the Kenworth T880 and W990 models. The conversion lowers the overall height of the trucks to better ...

Western Star Trucks has designed a 40-ton dump truck that it says is a lower-cost alternative to traditional haul trucks. The extra-heavy-duty vehicle is based on a 6900XD with a commercial-style cab, ...

Daimler Trucks' premium brand, Western Star, now has a 4900 model heavy truck with a short sloped hood and a compact 109-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab dimension for better maneuverability in town and on ...

Western Star Trucks, Inc. says the Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) series automatic transmission is now available for the Western Star 4700. The Allison 4700 RDS transmission features 2nd ...

The leaders of Daimler Truck North America are aiming to grow their share of the heavy-duty vocational market by more than 10 points between now and 2030, they told investors and analysts July 8.