Truck Paper Western Star Blog Archive

The latest Detroit engines comply with 2027 EPA standards and will be available for all heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks. ...

The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...

The manufacturer says the 57X is its most advanced, fuel-efficient truck yet, with nearly 6% greater fuel efficiency than the 5700XE. ...

Daimler Trucks North America is partnering with Platform Science to introduce Virtual Vehicle and is the first OEM to integrate its factory-installed telematics though the platform. ...

The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...

Held on September 11, 2021, the race raised over $700,000 for several Cape Cod charitable organizations. ...

Available on Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X trucks equipped with Detroit powertrains, the new additions include Active Speed Intervention, Active Lane Assist, and Brake Hold Mode. ...

The new motor will be available in over-the-road Freightliner Cascadia trucks and in vocational Western Star 49X trucks built for construction and municipal projects. ...

Detroit eConsulting services, provided by a team of eMobility experts dedicated exclusively to supporting customers converting to electric, offers three packages to meet the needs of any fleet size. ...

Called “Electric Island,” the site opened with eight light-duty vehicle charging stations, and will eventually include megawatt chargers, on-site energy storage, solar power generation, and a product and technology showcase building. ...

DTNA utilized the HoloLens 2 platform, Dynamics 365 Remote Assist, and Teams, to enable service technicians to connect directly to DTNA subject matter experts across the organization. ...

The truck manufacturer has set a goal for carbon-neutral vehicle production by 2025, and the Portland plant is already there. ...

The facility is designed to offer charging that is four times faster than the current fastest light-duty vehicle chargers and will also be entirely carbon neutral. ...

Advantage Truck Group was recently named the winner of the 2020 Successful Dealer Award during a virtual award presentation. ...

The group will work on in-vehicle software, cloud platforms, and digital solutions, improving upon Daimler’s existing portfolio of connectivity services. ...

The new transmissions give the 49X increased torque and a GCWR of up to 330,000 pounds, and new safety features make the truck safer for everyone around it on the road and the jobsite. ...

The manufacturer says the 49X is “the next generation of tough”; the new truck’s chassis is both stronger and more than 350 pounds lighter than that of the 4900, and is designed for easier upfits. ...

The new programs cover towing, mobile truck repair, and other roadside services, which were already available, but the new FleetNet integration adds “VRMS coding for all events and more efficient invoicing.” ...

The Daimler Trucks North America brand tortured its prototypes, subjecting them to the equivalent of 1 million miles of harsh, real-world duty in less than two months. ...

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These new solutions are part of DTNA’s initiative to complete the repair process for Freightliner, Western Star, and Thomas Built vehicles in 24 hours or less. ...

Platform Science will be Daimler’s primary on-vehicle fleet management software development and distribution partner, and built-in telematics hardware from DTNA will be available from the factory. ...

This next-gen version of Express WriteUp, launched in 2017, speeds up the repair order process and helps maintain social distancing currently needed during the pandemic. ...

The truck manufacturer says it will add 700 new service bays at more than 40 locations in the U.S. and Canada, leading to an increase of up to 3.5 million service hours per year. ...

The keys to this milestone vehicle went to longtime Western Star customer Joe Johnson Equipment, which has purchased more than 1,000 trucks from the Daimler Trucks-owned brand. ...