Navistar has launched the Navistar Service Essentials program, a partnership aimed at helping qualified vocational-technical schools “prepare the next generation of truck and bus technicians,” according to the OEM.
Equipment Editor Jim Park takes a video tour of the cab and sleeper of Navistar's International LT highway tractor, developed with extensive driver input.
Equipment Editor Jim Park visited Navistar's proving grounds to get an in-depth look at its new International LT flagship highway tractors. In this walkaround video he shows viewers some of the highlights of the extensive redesign, which addressed reliability and driver comfort and convenience.
Navistar International Corporation has named Kevin Sheehan to its board of directors, effective immediately. Sheehan replaces Daniel Ninivaggi, who resigned from the board after more than a year of service.
Navistar CEO Troy Clarke touted benefits of the company’s deal with Traton Group, noting for example that it has gained more purchasing power.
Navistar is bullish on the trucking industry and its own growth, as truck orders appear to show no signs of slowing and the company reports its Class 8 market share is up 2.7 points over a year ago while its 13L heavy engine share more than doubled.
Navistar has tapped David Giroux, who has worked in communications for companies such as Meritor, Peterbilt, and Daimler Trucks North America, to head up its Corporate Communications department.
The Navistar LT highway tractor was built around the driver but it also delivers big gains in fuel efficiency and reliability. Equipment Editor Jim Park takes the LT for a spin around Navistar’s proving grounds in Indiana.
Navistar International Corporation named Christian Schulz to its board of directors, effective immediately. Schulz replaces Matthias Gründler, who previously resigned from the Navistar board after serving more than a year as a director.
Navistar’s OnComand Connection telematics has been integrated with the software of Axis TMS, a provider of transportation management software, and the company will now act as a reseller of OnCommand Connection telematics devices.