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 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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Western Star Trucks has revamped its website with a focus on developing a user- and mobile-friendly design. Visitors can view the site, www.WesternStar.com, from any mobile or tablet device, and ...

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 Truck Sales, Inc. says a frame rail mounted vertical exhaust stack is now offered as an option for Western Star 4700 set-back and set-forward truck and tractor models. This configuration ...