Western Star launched the 57X, a new Class 8 over-the-road model, in July 2022. Parent company Daimler Truck North America promises it will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features as well as a slate of engine choices aimed at attracting more small fleets and owner-operators. The Western Star 57X joins two earlier versions in its X series, the 47X, introduced in September 2021, and 49X, introduced a year earlier, both built for vocational applications. (Daimler Truck)
A Western Star truck at an industry show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star booth at a 2015 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star 4900EX truck on display at a 2015 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star 5700XE tractor on display at a 2017 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Western Star's 5700XE truck. (TT File Photo)
Western Star's 5700XE 82" High Roof Tractor on display at an industry show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Western Star launched the 57X, a new Class 8 over-the-road model, in July 2022. Parent company Daimler Truck North America promises it will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features as well as a slate of engine choices aimed at attracting more small fleets and owner-operators. The Western Star 57X joins two earlier versions in its X series, the 47X, introduced in September 2021, and 49X, introduced a year earlier, both built for vocational applications. (Daimler Truck)
A Western Star truck at an industry show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star booth at a 2015 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star 4900EX truck on display at a 2015 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A Western Star 5700XE tractor on display at a 2017 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Western Star's 5700XE truck. (TT File Photo)
Western Star's 5700XE 82" High Roof Tractor on display at an industry show in 2017. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Western Star is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America. Here are some photos of Western Star trucks.
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