Western Star Parts
Need Western Star Truck Parts?
One thing is for sure, Western Star trucks mean business, and have for decades. These trucks are tough and dependable, and they have to be for industries like logging, mining, and more. Western Star trucks are built the way you want them, and to last. Despite the ruggedness and reliability of their rigs, like any vehicle, Western Star trucks need to have parts replaced sometimes too! At 1A Auto, it is our mission to supply you with the right parts you need to keep your Western Star truck working in tip top shape, at a great discount. Simply put, if you are in need of a replacement part for your Western Star truck you've come to the right place. You'll find a large selection of new, high quality aftermarket Western Star auto parts, such as dash vents and more.
Our product development team spends over 8,000 hours a year researching the best auto parts, and they are carefully selected by our trained engineers so you can rest assured that you are getting the correct, high quality part you need for your Western Star truck at a discount price. If we wouldn't put the part in our own vehicles, we won't sell them to anyone else. A new aftermarket replacement Western Star part from 1A Auto will save you 30-50% on average over a comparable new OEM replacement Western Star part that you would get at a dealership, and our new aftermarket Western Star parts are also extremely durable and reliable. Don't overpay for Western Star truck parts and save yourself from a lot of potential headaches by shopping at 1A Auto.
You can shop for all of your Western Star parts online and buy safely and securely right here on our website, or you can call our customer service toll free at 888-844-3393 if you have any questions about any of our auto parts, or to buy over the phone. With over 150 years combined experience, 1A Auto's customer service representatives are the most qualified to answer your questions about all of our new and aftermarket Western Star auto parts. Our representatives answer 99.9% of phone calls in less than one minute and emails are responded to within the hour because we know you need answers quickly to get your beloved Western Star truck back in working order again. We also know you want your part fast for the same reason; 98% of in stock Western Star auto parts ship from our warehouse within one business day so that you can get back on the road in no time, and all ground shipping in the continental U.S. is completely free. And, in the unlikely case that you are unhappy with your Western Star auto part for any reason, 1A Auto also offers the only No Hassle return policy for unused items in the industry. Simply put, our competitors can't beat the 1A Advantage. Don't just take it from us - take it from over 50,000 satisfied customers!
Look no further than 1A Auto for your aftermarket, original equipment (OE) replacement Western Star auto parts and get your truck the parts it needs today from Western Star enthusiasts just like you! If you happen to be an enthusiastic Western Star owner, have a deep passion for Western Star vehicles, or just want to learn more about the truck manufacturer, continue reading below for a detailed look at the brand's history and some of its past and present models.
Overview
Western Star Trucks Sales, Inc., commonly referred to as Western Star, is an American heavy-duty truck manufacturer originally founded in 1967 as a division of the White Motor Company. It now operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG.
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1. Origin
2. Western Star Today
Origin
One of the few heavy-duty trucks known for its customizable features, Western Star Trucks was founded in 1967 by the White Motor Company, a now-defunct automobile company founded in 1900 that later specialized in heavy duty trucks. After a joint effort with Consolidated Freightways to sell their Freightliner brand, the White Motor Company established Western Star Trucks to build for the mining, logging, and oil industries on the west coast.
Western Star Today
Over the years Western Star has developed several amenities. Some of these developments consist of an enlarged cab, wrap-around dash, the Cornerstone Chassis and Heritage Cab to reduce weight and increase payload capacity, and a Supertilt hood. They also entered the Australian market in 1983, expanding their name and globalizing their company.
In 1990, Western Star was bought by Australian businessman Terry Peabody and eventually won contracts with the Canadian Military. This lead to the production of rigs such as the all-wheel drive M4866S and the 6900XD that had the ability to haul over 500,000 pounds in almost any environment. Its uses expand beyond lumber, mining, and oil and into tow-trucking and construction. About midway through the decade, the Constellation and sleeper cab were built to improve the comfort of the truck, making certain Western Star trucks a dual threat with their comfortable cabins and its tough and rigorous grit. While the ‘80s and ‘90s took Western Star to new heights, they were acquired yet again by a new owner, this time by the Freightliner Corporation, a division of what was then known as DaimlerChrysler, in 2000. The Western Star brand continued on under the Freightliner Corporation, alongside Freightliner branded trucks and others, into the 2000s.
Western Star Today
Since 2000, Western Star has undergone great changes. In 2002 it moved to Portland, Oregon to work alongside Daimler’s other big-hauler company, Freightliner. In 2007, the Freightliner Corporation would be renamed to Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG. In 2008, with Freightliner Trucks becoming a brand under this new division. Western Star Trucks was also now a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, rather than of the Freightliner Corporation.
