Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8; Western Star 4800 Twin Steer. Western Star offers a twin-steer model with tandem 40,000-lb. steer axles available for the US heavy truck market.

The new naming strategy builds on Western Star’s tradition of numerical notation and separates the company’s trucks into four distinct models: the 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900. All axle ...

Western Star Trucks Inc. announced that Meritor’s Wabco Roll Stability Control System is now available on Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s anti-lock ...

Western Star says the 40,000-lb TufTrac is a more affordable, lighter alternative to the 46,000-lb option. “These two new suspension options further increase the customization capabilities of our ...

RollTek Seats, which feature side-impact airbags, are now available for Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models. The RollTek seat system also tightens seat belts and compresses air ...

In other news, Western Star announced a host of new features and options for its model lineup, including: Detroit 23,000-pound front steer axle for 4800 and 4900 truck models, designed for ...

Western Star Truck Sales Inc. is now offering Neway ADZ Series heavy-duty drive axle air suspensions by SAF-Holland as an option for its Western Star 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models. The ADZ ...

Traditional vocational-niche truck maker expands ... 12% better aerodynamics than 4800/4900 models Following on the success of the Model 4700 "Baby 8", Western Star Trucks is diving into yet ...