The Classic and Classic XL, formerly built on the old FLD chassis, now sits on a frame from the modern Century conventional. Accompanying improvements include deeper, stronger frame rails; lightweight ...

Freightliner Trucks has unveiled a host of enhancements to its Classic and Classic XL truck models. The Class 8 vehicles feature a new chassis design that will usher in new benefits in ride, ...

Travis Heard’s “Whiplash” 1996 Freightliner FLD cabover is named for the medical condition Heard hoped to inspire in onlookers who see it and its matching reefer trailer (used mostly for dry freight) ...

This story appears in the March 28 print edition of Transport Topics. LAS VEGAS — Freightliner Trucks introduced two new severe-duty trucks last week at the 2011 ConExpo/ConAgg construction conference ...

Andy Bledsoe, the owner of Gladbrook, Iowa-based Triple J Transport is leased onto Garrison, Iowa-based Grand View LLC with his 1997 Freightliner FLD132 Classic XL. Bledsoe bought the truck with 1,032 ...

Freightliner Trucks says that all 70-inch Mid and Raised Roof SleeperCabs on Classic XL, Classic and FLD SD truck models now come with a standard under-bunk storage compartment as part of the integral ...

PORTLAND, Ore — Freightliner Trucks is increasing production of its FLD SD Class 8 truck model. Beginning in April of 2005, production numbers will increase substantially at the Truck Manufacturing ...