Equipment Predictive cruise control refines the ride October 19, 2020 Cruise control has long been identified as a tool to enhance fuel efficiency. But the story of Ralph Teetor suggests something else was afoot when it came to helping…
Equipment Traton, TuSimple announce partnership on autonomous trucks September 23, 2020 MUNICH, Germany — The Traton Group and TuSimple have announced a global partnership to develop self-driving trucks. As part of the deal, the truck and bus division of Volkswagen AG…
Equipment Navistar taps In-Charge to assist with electric truck deployment August 26, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced its NEXT eMobility Solutions division has partnered with In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.
Business Management The benefits of connectivity August 26, 2020 LONG BEACH, Calif. – The ability to predict parts failures and to develop VIN-specific preventive maintenance programs are two benefits that fleets can achieve if harnessing the power of connectivity.
Equipment Navistar delivers J.B. Hunt’s 5,000th International LT August 25, 2020 LOWELL, Ark. – It’s a big day for both Navistar and J.B. Hunt Transport. Navistar announced Tuesday that J.B. Hunt has taken delivery of its 5,000th International LT series on-highway…
Equipment Navistar moving e-mobility operations to new facility August 14, 2020 ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Navistar has announced it will move its NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit to a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich. The 19,000 sq.-ft. facility is about…
Equipment Navistar partners with TuSimple on autonomous truck development July 15, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International will partner with TuSimple to bring SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks to market by 2024. The two companies have worked together for more than two…
Transportation Navistar names Lisboa next CEO, Clarke executive chairman June 26, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has named Persio V. Lisboa president and chief executive officer. Troy A. Clarke, who has held the role since April 2013, and been board chairman…
Equipment Navistar virtually breaks ground at San Antonio truck plant June 25, 2020 SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Navistar International virtually broke ground today at the site of its new truck manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. “This groundbreaking ceremony marks a milestone for…
Equipment Navistar earnings hit by Covid-19 June 5, 2020 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International reported a Q2 loss of US$38 million, on falling revenues of $1.9 billion, a 36% decline year-over-year. The company said the decrease was primarily due…
Equipment Navistar extends plant closures April 3, 2020 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced changes to its manufacturing operations in response to Covid-19. The company’s truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio, temporarily ceased production March 23…
Equipment How truck OEMs are dealing with Covid-19 March 24, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Much of North America’s truck manufacturing industry is grinding to a halt, as OEMs take a range of actions to cope with decreasing demand and to manage…
Transportation Navistar using data to customize truck PM intervals February 25, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar is looking to tap into connected vehicle data to generate customized preventive maintenance intervals for individual vehicles. The OEM’s new Advanced Preventive Maintenance program falls under…
Transportation Navistar Parts adds filters, expands retail and online presence February 25, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar has unveiled an expanded product selection and other changes to its parts business, ranging from a new line of filters, to an expanded retail footprint,…
Infrastructure The connected truck is here, and will continue to evolve February 18, 2020 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Drivewyze has some extra tricks up its sleeve, adding to the Canadian company’s flagship offering, PreClear weigh scale bypass. Presenting during Omnitracs Outlook 2020 in Las…
