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Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star
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Local Phone: 410-685-4474
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Baltimore, Maryland 21230

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Archive for May, 2017

Daimler Opens New Test Facility

Friday, May 26th, 2017
daimler

A new test facility is a wonderful thing!

Western Star’s parent company, Daimler Trucks North America, has recently completed construction of its newest test facility, only 120 miles from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The move pinched the distance between its former testing facility in Indiana, and was spearheaded by the company’s newest CEO, Roger Nielson. Daimler invested a whopping $18.7 into what they’re calling the High Desert Proving Ground, and it can only mean a brighter future for all of its subsidiaries, including Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star. (more…)

Posted in Trucking News

Steps To Thwart Cargo Theft

Friday, May 19th, 2017
cargo

Protecting your cargo is vital!

Whether or not you realize it, cargo theft is one of the most pressing financial threats to many fleets. Many cargo thieves are very skilled at what they are doing, so prevention is key. How can you stop cargo theft from wreaking havoc on your fleet? (more…)

Posted in Business Basics

Western Star Celebrates It’s 50th Anniversary In Style

Friday, May 12th, 2017
celebration

Celebrate 50 years with Baltimore Freightliner!

Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star celebrated its 50th anniversary in April with ride and drives and a respectful nod to our long history and roots. Our company actually began in 1967 due to the work of the White Motor Co. They wanted to take care of the demands of Western logging customers in Kelowna, British Columbia. Western Star, which is currently headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. (more…)

Posted in Business Basics

Embrace Technology To Prevent Delays

Friday, May 5th, 2017
trucking

Embracing technology can do wonders for truck drivers.

In the trucking industry, there are so many things to keep track of, from loads to deliver, shipment information, the weight of the load, invoices, times of service and delays. This week we’re going to discuss how embracing technology can be used to prevent delays on the road and make every trucking industry a successful one. (more…)

Posted in Trucking Lifestyle

Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star is an award-winning, authorized dealer for new and used medium-duty and heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Sprinter Vans. We also provide expert service repair for Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, and Mercedes-Benz engines.
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