Western Star rolls out a sneak peek of the new Transformers 4 Optimus Prime truck

Western Star rolls out a sneak peek of the new Transformers 4 Optimus Prime truck

Western Star Truck Sales Inc. is showcasing the newest star in its family, a powerful new Optimus Prime truck. The truck, which will star as the heroic lead in the upcoming “Transformers: Age of Extinction” movie, will be on display at the Western Star booth at MATS. Show attendees will have the opportunity for an exclusive sneak peek at the all new Optimus Prime.

Developed specifically for the new Michael Bay film “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” many styling cues were leveraged from a new Western Star on-highway vehicle that will be unveiled in fall 2014. The new Western Star truck will be badged as a 5700.

“When the producers of the film approached us to create the new Optimus Prime, we knew we already had the perfect truck in the works and that it would be an ideal partnership to showcase our dedication to engineering, design and building the most rugged and reliable trucks in the industry,” said Andy Johnson, brand manager for Western Star. “Being a part of the Michael Bay Transformers film franchise is a unique opportunity where vehicles are stars, and we’re thrilled that Western Star is a major part of this iconic franchise.”

“Transformers: Age of Extinction” opens in theaters on June 27, 2014 in North America.

You May Also Like

FTR announces new senior rail analyst

Before FTR, Towers worked directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients as a freight rail specialist.

FTR-joseph-towers-senior-analyst-rail

FTR announced Joseph Towers as senior analyst for rail. Before joining FTR, Towers most recently worked at Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm, as a freight rail specialist, working directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients. FTR tells us Towers' project work included market sizing, mergers and acquisitions as well as analyzing the impacts of legislation, disruptive technologies and shifting market trends in freight transportation.

Women In Trucking names 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics

Sarah Ruffcorn, president of Trinity Logistics, was named the winner of the 10th annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award.

Volvo fuels new trucks with renewable vegetable oil

Volvo expects to achieve an estimated 75% to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions from this initiative.

Volvo-VTNA-HVO-Factory-Fill-NRV
Peterbilt receives 2024 Environment + Energy Leader Award

The E+E Leader Awards celebrate advancements in the realms of environmental, sustainability and energy management.

Peterbilt-2024-Environment-Energy-Leader-Award
Navistar passes 100 EV authorized dealers

Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces. 

Other Posts

ACT Research predicts ‘year of transition’ as trailer orders fall in March

ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.

ACT-Research-US-Trailer-Net-Orders-Prelim-April
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completes winter trials

Tested in the cold of Finland, and the heat of Spain, Mercedes-Benz says the BEV eActros 600 is slated to launch at the end of the year.

Mercedes-Benz-eActros-completes-winter-trials
Inside the most secret building at Volvo Trucks

What’s no secret is the importance of trucking safety, and Volvo’s goal to reduce accidents across the globe.

Volvo-Trucks-Global-Safety
PrePass comes to four new states, adds 116 sites

With this expansion, the PrePass Safety Alliance says fleets with the PrePass app now have 20 percent more bypass sites nationwide.

PrePass-logo-large