Sources: Powering America’s Commercial Transportation, Washington, D.C.; CP staff Daimler Truck North America, Navistar Inc. and Volvo Group North America lead founding members of Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), a coalition focused on education and advocacy to accelerate the construction of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Executives assembled at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. for…
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Western Star plays its extra safe and driver friendly in X-Series third act
Sources: Western Star Trucks Sales Inc., Portland, Ore.; CP staff Western Star Trucks consummates its X-Series “Trilogy of Tough” with an August 2 rollout of the on-highway 57X, which builds on (sister brand) Detroit technology, safety and powertrain features underpinning the on/off-highway 49X and 47X models unveiled in 2020 and 2021. Available in a day cab plus two long-haul versions,…
Read MoreTackling High-rise Concrete Construction Challenges
As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. High-rise buildings (defined as those that are 75 feet or higher from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of highest occupiable space) typically require higher strength…
Read MoreWestern Star rounds out X Series with 111-in. bbc cab model
Sources: Western Star Trucks, Portland, Ore.; CP staff Western Star has unveiled the 47X, a companion to the larger 49X model introduced in fall 2020—both evolving from the established 4700 and 4900 workhorses. The 47X is about 200 lbs. lighter than the 49X in like-for-like spec and available in 111.6-in. or 110.8-in. bumper to back of cab configurations, the latter…
Read MoreDaimler Truck to free Freightliner, Western Star of formal Mercedes-Benz ties
The German parent company of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in Portland, Ore. has outlined a separation plan, scheduled to be consummated late this year, positioning Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Truck AG as independent businesses, each with technology-heavy missions accompanying their passenger and commercial vehicle offerings. Daimler AG shareholders and the renamed legacy business will become respective majority and minority…
Read MoreDaimler plan cuts Freightliner, Western Star ties to Mercedes-Benz
Sources: Daimler AG, Germany; CP staff The parent company of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has outlined a separation plan, scheduled to be consummated late this year, positioning Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Truck AG as independent businesses, each with technology-heavy missions accompanying their passenger and commercial vehicle offerings. Daimler AG shareholders and the renamed legacy business Mercedes-Benz will become respective…
Read MoreWestern Star grooms aluminum cab, technology-loaded workhorse
After extensive field testing in on- and on/off-road conditions through Q3 2020, Western Star Truck Sales Inc. unveiled the 49X, an aluminum cab model with single channel frame rail, composite hood and other modifications affording a weight reduction of more than 350 pounds versus the 4900 truck, production of which continues.
Read MoreWestern Star reveals aluminum cab, Detroit-loaded 49X workhorse
Sources: Western Star, Portland, Ore.; CP staff After extensive field testing in mixer, dump and other vocational applications, Western Star has unveiled the 49X, an aluminum cab model with single channel frame rail, composite hood and other modifications equating to a weight savings of more than 350 lbs. versus the 4900 truck, which will remain available.
Read MoreMANUFACTURERS – SEPTEMBER 2019
As a critical component of an ongoing commitment to a complete customer experience (CX) transformation, Daimler Trucks North America has created an entirely new CX organization and named 34-year company veteran Paul Romanaggi as Chief CX Officer.
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Our annual look at heavy-duty model introductions, updates and component advances coincides with strong fleet investment activity across ready mixed and manufactured concrete. Truck manufacturers and their suppliers remain mindful of driver safety and comfort, vehicle uptime and fuel efficiency. Concrete Products examines some of the top innovations from this year’s World of Concrete and Mid-America Trucking Show.
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