International truck unwraps the new HX Series trucks
The new International HX Series is the first product released under the company’s Navistar 4.0 strategy and its Project Compass initiative. The new HX Series is available in both a set-forward axle HX520 and a set-back axle HX620. The HX620 comes standard with the International A26 engine, delivering up to 500 HP. Additionally, both the
Volvo Trucks to open orders for VNR Electric Model on Dec. 3
Volvo Trucks North America will begin producing the Volvo VNR Electric model at its New River Valley manufacturing plant in Dublin, Virginia in early 2021. Volvo Trucks announced at the Volvo Group Capital Markets Day that it will offer a complete range of electric heavy-duty trucks in Europe in 2021, and that during this decade
Why more collaboration means moving to the cloud
If we’re being honest, the most difficult thing about truck technology isn’t spec’ing it—it’s actually using it. You’ve got data in spreadsheets, repair orders, emails—heck, even faxes in some cases. It’s hard to see how your engine repair costs,—say, replacing alternators—impact your engine’s operational efficiency and total cost of ownership. On top of that, if
Traton to acquire Navistar
Following discussions between Navistar and Traton, Navistar’s board of directors confirmed that it will move forward with a transaction in which Traton would acquire Navistar for $44.50 per share in cash. Navistar’s board confirmed that an offer of $44.50 per share has the support of Navistar’s two largest shareholders. JP Morgan and PJT Partners are
Navistar, Geotab announce strategic truck telematics partnership
Navistar International Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Geotab, allowing International customers to add certain Geotab fleet management solutions through Navistar’s factory-installed telematics device. According to Navistar, partnerships such as this with telematics service providers (TSPs) will streamline fleet management solutions for customers, regardless of provider. “Partnerships with TSPs provide customers streamlined access to
Navistar, TuSimple to bring autonomous trucks to market
Navistar International Corp. and TuSimple, a self-driving technology company, have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop SAE Level 4 self-driving semi-trucks targeted for production by 2024. The strategic partnership is the result of a technical relationship between the companies for more than two years. In addition, Navistar has taken a minority stake in TuSimple.
Five truck trend takeaways from June
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from June focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Service keeps rolling through the changes FE reached out to a few truck OEMs to hear about how their
Navistar holds ‘virtual groundbreaking’ for San Antonio facility
Navistar International Corp. recently joined the city of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (SAEDF) in a virtual groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Navistar’s new manufacturing facility in San Antonio. The facility will include a general assembly line, body shop, paint shop and logistics center, as well as
How suppliers are shifting support capabilities
Adaptation continues to be a key ability in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. If your fleet operation spans several states, you’re having to juggle shifting regulations and practices as some states begin to reopen, but social distancing is here to stay for everyone. For suppliers that are used to working hand-in-hand with customers to solve equipment
Cooper Tire adds two new tires to Work Series lineup
Cooper Tire has expanded its Work Series line of tires with the introduction of two new tires in 19.5-in. sizes (225/70R and 245/70R) for Class 4-6 trucks and vans. The Work Series All-Steel Drive (ASD) tire is an open shoulder steel-belted drive tire, while the Work Series All Steel All Position (ASA) tire is an all-position,
