Navistar leverages integrated technology, increases customer satisfaction
Navistar has been continuing to work on integrating vehicle technology to help its customers deal with the demands of government mandates—and handle the other issues related to delivering freight in today’s competitive climate. According to Bill Kozek, president of Navistar’s North America truck and parts business, “We are thinking harder and working more collaboratively with suppliers
Navistar expands International ProStar transmission offerings
Navistar Inc. announced it will offer the Tremec 10-speed manual transmission in its International ProStar model with the company’s 13-liter engine. Tremec offers a wide range of high torque-to-weight ratios designed for weight sensitive over-the-road and city applications. The pairing will also maximize payload for applications such as bulk haul, according to Navistar. “Tremec transmissions
Servicing solutions from OEM, dealer and network maintenance and repair services that lower costs
Freightliner Trucks Freightliner Trucks fleets can access the Alliance Service Advantage (ASA) program’s preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, emergency repair, inspection compliance, record keeping and tire management services. Options include vehicle washing, substitute vehicles, licensing/permitting, fuel tax reporting and other programs. Programs from ASA include Express Assessment where a certified technician will assess a vehicle problem
Photos from the Work Truck Show floor
This week in Indianapolis, the Fleet Equipment staff took in the sights and sounds of the NTEA Work Truck Show. We’ve been posting the latest news as it was released at the show. Here we’ve collected a small sampling of the coolest equipment and booths on the show floor.
Navistar launches online truck configuration tools
A new online tool designed to allow truck buyers to customize features and specifications for a variety of commercial applications has been introduced by Navistar International Corp. The OEM is making its new “truck configurators” available for International ProStar, DuraStar and TerraStar models. “We know that an increasing number of customers in the commercial truck
Rush Enterprises: After acquisition, it’s time for consolidation
After a year of explosive growth through acquisition of 34 International dealerships in six states, Rush Enterprises Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rusty Rush, says that the company is now in a consolidation mode as the International “stores” as he calls them, are brought into the Rush operation and culture. In an interview at the
Hendrickson All Makes readies AERO CLAD bumper for Peterbilt 367, 587 models and a Universal Tilt Mount for the International ProStar
Now available in the aftermarket from Hendrickson Bumper and Trim is the new All Makes AERO CLAD bumper for Peterbilt Model 367 and Model 587 trucks. The latest additions to the company’s AERO CLAD All Makes aftermarket bumper program, according to Hendrickson, provide an additional 2.8 in. of ground clearance compared to the factory supplied