Western Star News Updates

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Western Star Adds Options for 49X Model

Western Star announced new options available on its 49X model intended to widen coverage in heavy-haul and construction applications.

June 13, 2022
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Western Star Launches 47X Model for Weight-Sensitive Vocational Market

Daimler Trucks North America has introduced the Western Star 47X vocational model, a Class 8 truck intended for lighter-weight applications than the heavier 49X introduced in September 2020.

September 23, 2021
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Western Star Introduces 49X Heavy-Duty Vocational Model

Daimler Trucks North America announced its new Western Star 49X model designed to increase the brand’s share in the heavy-duty vocational market.

September 29, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Western Star Photo Gallery

Western Star is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America. Here are some photos of Western Star trucks.

September 16, 2020
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Western Star Benefiting From Business Climate, Executives Say

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Booming demand for new Class 8 trucks and activity on the vocational side not seen since the late 2000s is lifting demand for Western Star trucks, company executives said.

July 24, 2018
Business

DTNA Appoints David Carson President of Western Star

Daimler Trucks North America announced David Carson, currently president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., has been appointed president of Western Star Trucks and chief diversity officer of DTNA.

December 5, 2017