Western Star 4700 Truck Specifications

1-page basic specs for options on the light-Class-8 vocational truck and tractor

May 7, 2012

Kooner Fleet Management Launches FleetIQ to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Downtime

Protecting Concrete from Freeze-Thaw Cycles

Isuzu Details North American Investment, Updates Medium-Duty Lineup

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America

The company announced a new $280 million production facility in South Carolina and provided updates on its N-Series and F-Series trucks, including a battery-electric version in development.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

Waabi and Volvo Integrate AI for Autonomous Trucking Milestone

Waabi and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have successfully integrated the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, marking a key step toward scalable, safe autonomous freight operations.

Volvo Waabi Autonomous Truck

Earthmoving - Compact

Kubota Unveils New Compact Track Loader and RTV-X LONG BED Utility Vehicle

Kubota Tractor Corp.

Kubota has introduced the SVL65-2s compact track loader and RTV-X LONG BED utility vehicle, both designed to boost comfort, performance and versatility for professional operators.

Kubota Track Loader

Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Mack Trucks Unveils Dual Highway Solutions with New Pioneer and Anthem

Mack Trucks Inc.

Mack Trucks introduced the Pioneer and Anthem, two new highway models designed to give fleets a choice: maximum fuel efficiency or superior maneuverability.

Mack Solutions

Utility Vehicles

ARGO Unveils XU 850 Side-by-Side Utility Vehicle at The Utility Expo

ARGO introduced the new XU 850 side-by-side at The Utility Expo, offering higher ground clearance, towing power and durability for commercial and industrial job sites.

Argo 1

Trucks & Accessories

Volvo Trucks Launches Free Load Finder Tool to Reduce Empty Miles

Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks North America introduces Load Finder, a free service for carriers to match trucks with nearby loads, reduce empty miles and improve fleet efficiency.

Volvo Load Finder

Labor & Workforce Development

Nominations Open for For Construction Pros' PACER Award

This award recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. Applications close Oct. 10.

Weather Guard Expands Van Upfit Line with Shelves, Flooring and Storage Bins

Weather Guard has added folding shelves, rigid flooring and custom-fit storage bins to its van upfit lineup, designed to improve safety, flexibility and organization for trade professionals.

Wg Rigid Flooring

Fleet Maintenance

How Propane Is Making Off-Road Fleets Cleaner on a Budget

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Considerations such as lower emissions and lowest cost of ownership make propane a competitive option in the construction marketplace.

Ele Perc Port Tractor 2022 1 Y3 A2679

Contractors’ Top 50

Equipment Today Announces 2025 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award Winners

This year’s winning products not only bring contractors new and inventive solutions to some of the jobsite’s most challenging conditions, but also drive productivity, safety and value.

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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Mack Trucks Expands Allison Transmission Monitoring Across Full Powertrain Lineup

Mack Trucks Inc.

Mack Trucks has launched full integration of Allison Transmission monitoring into its GuardDog Connect telematics system, giving fleets broader diagnostic coverage and streamlined service support.

Mack Guard Dog

Construction News

Chicago Deploys First Electric Garbage Trucks with Republic Services and Mack

Mack Trucks Inc.

Republic Services, Mack Trucks and ComEd have partnered to introduce Chicago’s first electric refuse fleet, deploying two Mack LR Electric trucks.

Mack Lr Chicago

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