International Truck and Engine Corp. announced Wednesday that USA Truck Inc. has placed an order for nearly 1,000 International 9400i heavy-duty tractors featuring Cummins ISX engines compliant with EPA-2002 emissions requirements.

USA Truck, headquartered in Van Buren, Ark., will take delivery of 963 new International trucks beginning in April 2003 through its local dealer, Carco International Trucks of Fort Smith, Ark.
USA Truck, one of the nation's largest commercial carriers, operates more than 1,900 tractors and 4,000 dry-van trailers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Their recent order marks a big change for the company, which had previously done the bulk of their business with another OEM.

"Our expanded partnership with USA Truck will enjoy the full support of two of our strongest assets -- the industry-leading network of International dealers, and our close collaborative relationship with Cummins as an engine supplier," said Steve Keate, president, truck group, International Truck and Engine Corp. "Through these strengths, we're positioned to provide USA Truck with a single channel for service and support over the long term."

International has a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 dealer locations delivering one-stop shopping for customers' order, delivery, service, financing, parts, engine and support needs.
"A major factor in the decision to grow our relationship with International is the fact that International helps us deliver on our promise of customer service and our commitment to provide our drivers with dependable, comfortable equipment," said Cliff Beckham, vice president of finance and chief financial officer for USA Truck Inc.

USA Truck is a medium haul, common and contract carrier specializing in truckload quantities of general commodities. The company operates in the 48 contiguous United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec and in Mexico through the gateway city of Laredo, Texas.

International Truck and Engine Corp. is the operating company of Navistar International Corp. and a leading producer of mid-range diesel engines, medium trucks, heavy trucks, severe service vehicles, bus chassis and a provider of parts and service sold under the International brand. Additional information can be found on the company's web site.