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SEARCHFreightliner produces 1-millionth Cascadia, making it the first Class 8 truck in North America to reach the milestone. International discontinues LoneStar model.
What started as an idea to develop a truck with new aerodynamic, lightweight, and uptime-improving features has since evolved through four generations of the platform.
Photo: Freightliner | Work Truck
Freightliner celebrated a significant milestone by producing the 1-millionth Freightliner Cascadia, making it the first heavy-duty Class 8 truck in North America to reach the seven-figure mark.
Conversely, in additional commercial truck news, International Trucks marked the end of an era by presenting the last-ever LoneStar truck to The Erb Group, a leader in cold chain transportation and logistics.
“For more than 80 years, Freightliner has been dedicated to serving its customers with purposeful and innovative transportation solutions to help businesses succeed. When the Freightliner Cascadia launched in 2007, it was designed to do exactly that, and we are incredibly grateful to our customers who have placed their trust in the Cascadia and Freightliner to help us reach the 1 million mark,” said David Carson, SVP of sales and marketing at DTNA.
What started as an idea to develop a truck with new aerodynamic, lightweight, and uptime-improving features has since evolved through four generations of the platform.
According to the manufacturer, it has earned its status as the market-leading Class 8 commercial truck through continuous innovations designed for driver comfort, increased safety, and reduced fuel consumption.
Since its original introduction, the Cascadia has improved its fuel efficiency by more than 35%.
Continued Carson, “Backed by an expansive dealer support network, which includes nearly 500 locations across North America, the Freightliner Cascadia continues to faithfully serve all those who keep the world moving, and we’re looking forward to reaching the 2 million mark.”
The electric option, the Freightliner eCascadia, has become a popular version for fleets including Coca-Bottlers.
As the transportation industry progresses towards increased sustainability efforts, discontinuing the LoneStar model marks the end of an era for the classic model.
Photo: International | Work Truck
On the other hand, The Erb Group, a trusted partner of International Trucks, recently celebrated a historic moment as they were presented with the last International LoneStar truck ever manufactured.
Wendell Erb, President and CEO of The Erb Group, graciously accepted the keys to the final LoneStar truck, symbolizing the culmination of a longstanding partnership between The Erb Group and International.
As the transportation industry progresses towards increased sustainability efforts, discontinuing the LoneStar model marks the end of an era for the classic model. However, Erb remains committed to maintaining a state-of-the-art fleet, collaborating with suppliers to ensure a competitive edge for drivers and clients.
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