How the right data can increase your chance of a successful warranty claim
A truck’s warranty is like a ticking clock, with only a short window of time for a part’s fault (if it has one) to reveal itself. There’s little more frustrating than having a 45-day warranty and having something break on day 46. Adding to the complexity of the process is the need to do everything
A look at the warranty process
Many OEMs offer multiple processes for warranty claims depending on the type of fleet that is filing the claim. Smaller fleets can work with a local dealer who files a claim on behalf of that fleet, requiring minimal knowledge or input from the fleet; while larger fleets with their own warranty department will have the
Photo gallery: International CV Series test drive
At a launch event held in Chicago, International Trucks put Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan behind the wheel of the new CV Series. Check out the test drive video above with Mark Stasell, Navistar’s vice president of the vocational truck business, riding shotgun, and then peruse the photos below. Click here for all the CV
International drops the curtain on its Class 4/5 commercial-grade CV Series
International Truck launched the International CV Series, a Class 4/5 truck that is designed, distributed and supported by a manufacturer specializing in commercial vehicles—which the manufacturer says is a big differentiator in the market. The CV Series sports a gear-driven transfer case, a high-strength, low-alloy steel frame rail and a painted chassis for enhanced longevity
FlowBelow wheel covers now featured on International LT Series ‘MPG Package’
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced that its quick-release wheel covers are now offered as a factory option on all International LT and RH Series trucks effective immediately. The products can be ordered with any new LT and RH Series trucks through International dealers with the following feature codes:
Dana Spicer drive axles offered as standard on International MV Series
The Spicer single drive axles from Dana Inc. will be standard equipment on International MV Series medium-duty trucks and IC Bus CE Series and RE Series models, the companies announced. The standard-product position is effective immediately and includes Dana Spicer S110, S130, S140, S170, and S190 models, as well as the 060 Series. “Our medium-duty
How manufacturer oil drain intervals are set
There’s a lot of talk in our oil drain interval and used oil analysis story about manufacturer-set oil drain intervals. And you may be wondering: how do they set those intervals, anyway?
The importance of oil drain intervals, used oil analysis
The appeal of extending your truck’s oil drain intervals beyond the manufacturer recommendations is easy to see: It’s both a cost-saving and time-saving measure, and it does make sense in a lot of applications. However, it’s important to remember that manufacturer oil drain intervals are set for a reason, and that while extending them may
International Truck makes Bendix air disc brakes standard on severe service trucks
International Truck announced the standard availability of air disc brakes for the International HV Series and HX Series models. The HV507, HV607, HV513 and HV613 models and the HX515, HX520, HX615 and HX620 models now feature Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes as a standard offering and are available for order today. Related: Air disc brakes
‘Automatic’ retention: Equipment that makes drivers productive and fleets profitable
As automated manual transmissions (AMTs) rose through the build ranks of the OEMs, you often heard a similar refrain: “Once you get a driver behind the wheel of an AMT, they will not want to go back to a manual.” Today, truck OEMs report that AMTs make up the majority of builds in on-highway applications.
Cummins Integrated Power now available with International LT, LoneStar
International Trucks has begun offering the Cummins Integrated Power portfolio—the X15 engine paired with the Endurant transmission—in both the International LoneStar and LT Series trucks. Endurant was designed as part of a joint venture between Eaton and Cummins, and is specifically designed to work with the Cummins X15 engine. The 12-speed Endurant transmission is built
Providing value: Enabling more effective aftermarket service
In the past several years, OEMs have invested in their dealer networks, launching premium dealer designations, triage truck lanes to address smaller fixes and improving overall service. Let’s take a look at what each truck company brings to the service table. International Truck’s fleet service offerings come under the OnCommand by Navistar banner. For example,
