5800FE

A Trend Across the Trucking Industry

If anything, the introduction of the Western Star 5800FE is an indication of a trend across the trucking industry. Truck operators are, finally, starting to really care about fuel consumption and will buy trucks accordingly. In the past some were fuel oriented and others paid lip service to lower fuel use, without wanting to compromise on truck styling and driver acceptance. Read More

Tim GilesDecember 13, 2018, 5:14 amDecember 12, 2018

A Much Smoother Star

The Western Star 5800 doesn’t quite fit with the narrative, this is a much smoother Star with a good aerodynamic shape and modern styling. Normally, the Western Star brand is well known for its rugged no nonsense truck styling with traditional radiator, air cleaners and stacks, plus plenty of bling. Read More

Tim GilesNovember 22, 2018, 5:13 amNovember 22, 2018