An Alabama state jury has issued a $160 million verdict against DTNA in a product liability case involving a driver who became quadriplegic after a 2022 rollover accident.

U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell year over year in August, resuming a pattern after an anomalous July saw a first increase in 11 consecutive months.

U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued to decline year-over-year in March, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies’ Endurant XD automated transmission is now available for three vocational Western Star and Freightliner models, the joint venture said Dec. 11.

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Western Star is launching a new Class 8 over-the-road model that parent company Daimler Truck North America promises will deliver on the niche brand’s reputation for dependability and toughness, while adding advanced safety, driver comfort and fuel efficiency features.

Western Star announced new options available on its 49X model intended to widen coverage in heavy-haul and construction applications.

Daimler Trucks North America has introduced the Western Star 47X vocational model, a Class 8 truck intended for lighter-weight applications than the heavier 49X introduced in September 2020.

Daimler Trucks North America announced its new Western Star 49X model designed to increase the brand’s share in the heavy-duty vocational market.

Western Star is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America. Here are some photos of Western Star trucks.

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Booming demand for new Class 8 trucks and activity on the vocational side not seen since the late 2000s is lifting demand for Western Star trucks, company executives said.