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International Truck has announced securing an order for 1,050 Class 8 trucks from an unnamed provider of fleet and owner-operator leasing services.
The customer reached a multi-year supply agreement and indicated it intends to order an additional 7,950 trucks later this month for delivery through the end of 2017.
The order will consist of International ProStar and LoneStar trucks powered by Cummins ISX-15 engines.
"This customer has experienced our new products firsthand and their International models are leading the way in fuel economy performance when compared to competitive models,” said Bill Kozek, president of Navistar Truck and Parts.
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