Western Star Trucks was created in 1967.
Western Star Trucks is based in Portland, Oregon where it manufactures Class 8 commercial trucks. There are many dealerships which supply Western Star Trucks including McDevitt Trucks in Lancaster and Manchester, NH.
The Western Star is a term that can refer to various entities, but it is most commonly associated with a brand of heavy-duty trucks manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America. Known for their rugged design and customization options, Western Star trucks are often used in construction, logging, and other demanding industries. Additionally, "Western Star" may also refer to a symbol or concept in literature and culture, representing ideals of exploration and adventure associated with the American West.
The Western Star - Corner Brook - was created on 1900-04-04.
Western Australian Sports Star of the Year was created in 1956.
Willy's. Volkswagen has a W in their logo, as well, as does Western Star trucks.
Peterbilt, Freightliner,Mack and Navistar are the most famous manufacturers of large diesel trucks. Volvo, Isuzu and Western Star are other companies which build trucks in the USA. There are a number of others, in particular if you include specialized vehicles like fire trucks and utility trucks.
They're available in all makes of Class 8 trucks on the N. American market... Freightliner, Western Star, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International, Volvo, and even Mack... they can all be had with Cummins engines.
The Western Star 4700 trucks (with 110-inch BBC and 3.2M RBM) are hand built. They use corrosion-resistant steel, no aluminium or rivets. They have a 72-inch-wide cab with loads of storage between the seats and in the doors.
Western Star does. The parent company is Daimler A.G., which is also the parent company of Freightliner, Sterling (until that production line was closed in 2009), Mercedes-Benz, Thomas Built Buses, and was also the former parent company of Chrysler Group.
16,000 - 18,000 lbs. for a tractor unit, depending on configuration. For heavy haul units, you can expect it to be in the low-to-mid-20s. The Western Star trucks use a steel cab, making them a bit heavier than other brands on the market.
Mack Trucks was created in 1900.
Freightliner Trucks was created in 1942.