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Finding a “Happy” Medium-Duty Truck for Your Fleet!

October 7th, 2015

If your business deals with shipping and transporting goods, you know just how important it is to have a reliable and suitable fleet of trucks ready to handle any shipment that may be necessary. So what happens if you can’t fit a shipment into one sprinter van, but a massive tractor-trailer is just a little bit bigger than necessary? If this situation pops up frequently, you might want to consider finding the happy medium with a medium-duty truck! If you’re looking to find out more about the many uses of medium-duty trucks and how one can fit into your business, you’re in the right place!

Medium-Duty Truck

So what happens if you can’t fit a shipment into one sprinter van, but a massive tractor-trailer is just a little bit bigger than necessary? If this situation pops up frequently, you might want to consider finding the happy medium with a medium-duty truck!

What Can I Do with a Medium-Duty Truck?

You can do lots of things with a medium-duty truck, depending on what your company needs. Many landscaping companies, delivery companies, and small-scale moving companies require medium-duty trucks on a daily basis. These trucks, which usually fall under classes 4, 5, and 6, have the strength to carry heavy loads and hold up to more wear-and-tear. They’re more affordable and an easier size to manage and store than heavy-duty trucks and full-size tractor trailers. Read the rest of this entry »

Is Your Truck in Need of Repair? Call Us!

October 2nd, 2015

In the trucking industry, your fleet of trucks is absolutely essential to keeping your business up and running. If one of your trucks is in need of repair and can’t be driven, that’s money lost for the day. Daily wear and tear is bound to take its toll on your truck after months or years of use – but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need to replace it! Instead, look for a solution that will fix your truck back up to as good as new! How do you do that? Take your truck to our body shop for repair!

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Take your truck to our body shop for repair!

Restore Your Truck and Repair Damages at our Body Shop

Need to get your truck back out on the road in like-new condition? Take it to the Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star Body Shop (a.k.a. Harbor Body Shop)! We have an expert team of expert craftsmen who have years of experience dealing in body damage and truck restoration and repair. We can fix structural damage caused by accidents as well as cosmetic damages. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter Driving Tips to Keep Truck Drivers Safe

September 25th, 2015

With fall now upon us, we are quickly approaching the winter season. With winter comes ice and snow, and with it, dangerous driving conditions. It can be bad enough combating winter driving conditions in a standard-sized car, but add in the several extra tons of a semi-truck, and it’s easy to run into trouble! Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star would like to share some safe winter driving tips that truckers everywhere can benefit from and reduce their risk of being involved in an accident.

Winter Trucking Safety

Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star would like to share some safe winter driving tips that truckers everywhere can benefit from and reduce their risk of being involved in an accident.

Safe Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

  • Slow down

It’s always tempting to speed up to try to cut some time out and meet your deadline, but a few seconds saved isn’t worth your life. Remember to never drive faster than the conditions allow and keep at least a ten second following distance when you’re navigating icy and snowy roads. Read the rest of this entry »

Is It Time to Add a Sprinter Van to Your Fleet?

September 17th, 2015

Sprinter Vans are some of the most sought-after vehicles by fleet owners due to their reliability, durability, and high-quality designs. However, no single van is one-size-fits-all – you will need to do your research and find out what model will best meet your own unique needs. If you need some help deciding which type of Sprinter Van is the right choice for your fleet, the experts from Baltimore Freightliner – Western Star are here. Read on to discover all about our high-quality Sprinter Vans!

Add a Sprinter Van to Your Fleet

If you need some help deciding which type of Sprinter Van is the right choice for your fleet, the experts from Baltimore Freightliner – Western Star are here.

Which Sprinter Van Suits My Needs?

We have five different models of Sprinter Vans, each one serving a different purpose on your fleet. To help yourself decide which one you need, ask yourself these questions: Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy Living Tips All Truckers Can Benefit From

September 9th, 2015

It takes a special kind of person to be a truck driver. You need character, toughness, and a healthy attitude towards life on the road. Trucking is tough, there’s no doubt about it. Working long hours alone on a different schedule than most other people has the potential to lead to some unhealthy habits. Did you know that nearly 9 out of 10 truckers have at least one risk factor (smoking addiction, obesity, hypertension, etc) for chronic disease? If you follow a few simple healthy living tips, you’ll improve your quality of life and live to see another day in the trucking business.

Healthy Living Tips for Truckers

If you follow a few simple healthy living tips, you’ll improve your quality of life and live to see another day in the trucking business.

Tips for Healthy Living on the Road

  • Eat smart!

As a trucker, your diet likely consists of fast food and late-night diner meals. However, eating these often greasy and unhealthy foods can make you drowsy and give you acid reflux and heartburn. Although it takes some extra effort, try packing your own meals in a cooler at least a few times a week and try swapping out the greasy snacks for healthy options, like fruits, veggies, and nuts. Read the rest of this entry »

C.R. England Adds Western Star Trucks to Fleet

September 1st, 2015

Over the summer, C.R. England made headlines as it plans to add nearly 200 Western Star 5700 XE tractors to its fleet.

Tenured independent contractors who have lease availability will also have the option for new units. The features the new tractor provides are very exciting for the industry.

Western Star Logo

Over the summer, C.R. England made headlines as it plans to add nearly 200 Western Star 5700 XE tractors to its fleet.

The Western Star 5700 XE

C.R. England Inc. is one of North America’s largest transportation companies. With a variety of services, Western Star 5700 XE models will allow for operations to run even smoother. This new addition is great for the U.S. economy, as the fleet is manufactured in the United States in North Carolina. Each 5700 XE is assembled by hand. Read the rest of this entry »

Safety Rules all Truckers Can Benefit From

August 27th, 2015

Hopping into the cab and cruising down the open road seems like a great choice for those looking for a career where they can travel for a living and be their own boss (for the most part!). However, despite the many perks of being a truck driver, trucking is one of the most risky careers you can pick. Time magazine recently rated trucking as number 8 on its list of the 10 most dangerous jobs. Trucking is a crucial job and can be a rewarding career well-worth the risk if drivers follow a few simple safety tips. And of course, having a safe and comfortable Freightliner truck helps too!

Trucking Safety

Trucking is a crucial job and can be a rewarding career well-worth the risk if drivers follow a few simple safety tips. And of course, having a safe and comfortable Freightliner truck helps too!

5 Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

  1. Watch your blind spots

All truckers know how frustrating it can be when cars drive up into your “no-zones” off to the side in front of your cab, behind your side mirrors, or directly behind your truck. Make sure that you double check before you turn or change lanes and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to prevent an accident from happening. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Improve Your Semi-Truck Fuel Economy

August 20th, 2015

For any semi-truck owner-operator, fuel for your truck is one of your biggest expenses. It can also be one of the most variable expenses, with the price of fuel fluctuating up and down each week. This means that fuel economy is crucial to the success of your business. Read on to find out essential tips and tricks to improving the fuel economy of your semi-truck and getting the most out of your fuel money.

Fuel Economy

For any semi-truck owner-operator, fuel for your truck is one of your biggest expenses. It can also be one of the most variable expenses, with the price of fuel fluctuating up and down each week. This means that fuel economy is crucial to the success of your business.

Improving Your Truck’s Fuel Economy

  • Essential Aerodynamics

Other than having an efficient engine, one of the best way to reduce your fuel costs is by reducing your aerodynamic drag. When you’re driving at speed overs 50 MPH, every 2% reduction in your aerodynamic drag will give you a 1% increase in fuel economy. Read the rest of this entry »

Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Freightliner Truck

August 10th, 2015

Some people will tell you that the biggest purchase you make in your lifetime will be your home, but those individuals have obviously never bought a new Freightliner truck!

Since it’s such a big purchase, you shouldn’t be afraid to learn more about buying a Freightliner. What are some specific questions to focus on to help you gain all the information you need to make an informed decision?

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Some people will tell you that the biggest purchase you make in your lifetime will be your home, but those individuals have obviously never bought a new Freightliner truck!

Can I Test Drive a New Freightliner?

If the truck you’re looking to purchase is on the lot, then there shouldn’t be any reason why you can’t test-drive it. If the specific truck is not on the lot, a reputable dealership will work with you to find a way to get you behind the wheel. Since this is such a big purchase, you want to make sure that you like the feel and overall experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Daimler Trucks North America Invests in Zonar Systems

August 5th, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Zonar Systems, Inc. announced last month that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar. The two companies have been partners since 2011, but this new investment marks a milestone in DTNA and Zonar’s shared goal of improving transportation logistics through intelligent connectivity.

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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Zonar Systems, Inc. announced last month that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar.

DTNA and Zonar’s Strategic Partnership

Zonar has long been a leader in providing electronic fleet inspection, tracking and operations solutions for public and private fleets, with an emphasis in fuel savings, simpler compliance, increased uptime, and improved safety. Partnered with one of America’s leading vehicle manufacturers, this team is sure to be unstoppable when it comes to revolutionizing telematics. President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, Martin Daum, said of this partnership, “The strategic partnership provides DTNA the ability to leverage the agile development and rapid innovation cycles for which Zonar is known. Zonar’s solutions, combined with DTNA’s industry leadership in engineering, will benefit customers across all markets. The future of DTNA’s and Zonar’s products will evolve, but our ultimate focus is on increasing efficiency and safety – benefitting everyone on the road.” Read the rest of this entry »

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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