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    Willoughby, OH 44094

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    About Western Star Trucks

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    4420 Sherwin Road
    Willoughby, OH 44094
    United States
    http://www.WesternStarTrucks.com
    (440) 269-5500

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    Western Star Truck Sales from Portland, USA is the reliable partner for heavy-duty trucks in the fields of special transport and long-distance haulage. Our powerhouses deliver the highest comfort on the road worldwide.

    PRODUCTS & PRESS RELEASES

    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Latest DTNA 40,000-lb rear suspension with welded axle seats for the Western Star 4900 available in June

    May 18, 2016
    Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced that Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) proprietary 40,000-lb Airliner rear suspension with welded axle seats will be available in...
    Powertrain

    Fabco auxiliary transmission now available for Western Star Trucks

    May 18, 2016
    Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced the availability of the Fabco FAT-30 auxiliary transmission for the 6900XD.
    Powertrain

    Eaton UltraShift Plus available in Western Star's 5700XE this fall

    May 18, 2016
    Western Star Trucks announced that it will begin offering the Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission in the 5700XE starting this fall.
    Powertrain

    Allison Transmission Off-Road Series available for Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks

    May 17, 2016
    Ideal for applications that demand high horsepower and torque, the Allison fully automatic ORS transmissions are well-suited for a range of vocational applications.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Extreme Duty (XD) Offroad MBT-40 Transformer chassis

    May 16, 2016
    The Western Star Extreme Duty (XD) Offroad MBT-40 Transformer chassis is engineered specifically for extremely rugged environments. The XD Offroad MBT-40, dubbed the Multi-Body...

    Articles & News

    Photo courtesy of Navistar
    The International Truck's MV Series features upgrades to cab design and other driver-centric enhancements also included in the company’s Class 8 lineup.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Heavy duty truck update

    Erica Schueller
    July 11, 2018
    Details on the latest Class 7 and 8 product line updates from truck manufacturers.
    The new mobile fueling and service trucks were designed to specifically to achieve operating and maintenance savings and be well-organized to maximize jobsite productivity.
    Shop Management

    Repair Them Or Junk Them?

    David A. Kolman
    Oct. 12, 2012
    County of Fresno Fleet Services Division shares how they handled this quandary
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    Videos & Resources

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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Western Star prime mover interview

    May 23, 2016
    What a prime mover is all about.
    Kolman27s Korner Episode 10
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 10

    Aug. 21, 2012
    The history of Western Star Trucks, and the introduction of their new Model 4700.

    KEY CONTACTS

    Tom Pfeiffer

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    More than 1,200 Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for tie-rod issue

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Aug. 29, 2018
    Vibrations may lead to tie-rod separation and an inability to steer.
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    Shop Safety

    Western Star recalls 7,000 trucks for fire risk

    Vesna Brajkovic
    April 10, 2018
    Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 6900 models are potentially involved.
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    Freightliner Cascadia
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Freightliner and Western Star Trucks recall 3,000 trucks

    Vesna Brajkovic
    Jan. 5, 2018
    Improperly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts may come detached on certain models.
    Industry News

    Cuban refugee built Western Star dealership to last

    Nicholas Smith
    Sept. 11, 2017
    Even at age 86, Ray Montalvo still comes into work six days a week at McComb Diesel, the Western Star dealership he opened in 1969.
    Western Star 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models can now be spec’d with an aftermarket-installed 5-man crew cab option with either two or four doors.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Western Star Trucks announces new options and XD OFFROAD model

    David A. Kolman
    May 1, 2017
    Part of its 50 Years of Legendary Awesomeness celebration
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    OOIDA gets new 5700XE tractor

    April 28, 2017
    The Spirit Truck was presented to its driver, Jon Osborn, on April 27 at Western Star's 50th anniversary event.
    The 6900XD Offroad MBT-40, dubbed the Multi-Body Transformer for its ability to quickly change from one fully functional in cab controlled body application to another, is the first XD Offroad series offering from Western Star and a new concept for offroad equipment markets.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Western Star introduces the Transformer; new component offerings

    May 13, 2016
    New category of off-road equipment is a chassis that transforms to multiple configurations.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Western Star unveils 5700XE fuel efficient on-highway truck

    Sept. 12, 2014
    The Class 8 on-highway truck is meant for owner-operators and small to medium fleets in truckload/LTL, bulk, refrigerated, long-haul and manufacturing applications.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Western Star offers Neway ADZ Series suspensions for three truck models

    Aug. 21, 2014
    The ADZ Series suspensions feature a streamlined design that has reduced weight by more than 220 lbs per axle (compared to previous models).