Western Star Transportation

Here are the trucks I've driven in my 3yr career as a driver; 2000 Intl 9400, 9900i, 2007 Western star, and now I'm in a 2008 Pete 389. Of all the trucks I've had I'd have to pick the Western Star as my fav. It had the most room inside and real wood cabinets (not cheap plastic) and a 82in sleeper! Only problem with it was the darn green motor... average 5.0mpg. I'd sooner go with a CAT or an ISX if I could do it again. And that mileage is not just cuz the way I drove. I know a guy with a lowmax with the same 515 Detroit and he's getting no better. Also I'm now getting 6.2mpg out of my C15 550 CAT in my Pete.

 

We've had our 2007 Western Star now for almost 4 years.
As the ride-along wife, I LOVE the spaciousness of the sleeper, but hubby is less than thrilled with the Mercedes engine. It has trouble pulling hills, especially when heavy. It also has problems with the fuel lines breaking...now THAT was a terrible mess!! AND, an expensive repair/tow bill!!

Judi Kay

 

Good thing about Western Star is they have the best ground clearance of any truck which is great for off road. Other thing is like KW and Pete you can still order a custom truck. You want tri-axle drive with planetary drive axles, quad frame with 2 front steering drive axles and a railroad hitch on the front? You got it. Get that from Volvo!

 

Not sure if it is just me or I am biased since I own a western star but I have noticed that of all the trucks I have gotten into the western star has one of the nicest/comfortable interior for the driver, compared it to my buddies Columbia chassis and his looked like a cheap American car, just all plastic and out of place but again not sure if that's cuz I own a western or not

 

were you work sound the placei need are truck fast

 

does jackie still work and dispatch for western star? anybody still working there? any new info from new drivers? inquiring minds want to know?

 

yes jackie still work there; she's @ the minnesota office. her twin holly is @ the california office. it was ok when i worked there in 08. would like to maybe go back but doubtful warren will take me back.

 

After readin the whole thread no way in hell i would work there with that crazy batch still workin there!

 

holly & robin are ok, but dino, mike, mark & a few others along with jackie, & tracy can all kiss my big fat butt. i like warren & lee; kelly i have no use for whatsoever