NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

OnCommand® Connection telematics has been integrated with the software of Axis TMS, a leading provider of transportation management software, which will also act as a reseller of OnCommand Connection telematics devices. “Working closely with our truck customers, we are keenly aware of the added value a leading fleet management software provider like Axis TMS can deliver […]

Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced that its Spicer® single drive axles will be standard equipment on International MV® Series medium-duty trucks and IC BusTM CE Series and RE Series models.  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 trucks and buses are […]

OnCommand® Connection Advanced Remote Diagnostics has been integrated with the software of Fleetsoft, a leading provider of fleet maintenance and inventory management software. The integration will immediately provide Fleetsoft’s customers in the school bus industry with OnCommand Connection’s actionable, real-time insights into vehicle health and maintenance requirements, enabling a proactive maintenance approach that delivers increased reliability, […]

International Trucks announced that effective immediately, all new on-highway International® trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada will be equipped with an OnCommand®Connection telematics device with two free years of service included. The OnCommand Connection device integrates a cellular-enabled hardware platform with a range of technology solutions, including telematics and the OnCommand Connection Advanced Remote Diagnostics platform. The […]

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced the new Endurant™ 12-speed automated transmission – the lightest, most efficient 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmission – is now available on International® LT® Series and LoneStar® trucks. Endurant is designed for long haul and regional haul applications where weight savings and efficiency can add to a fleet’s bottom line. Featured as a part […]

International® Truck today announced that it is creating an industry forum, UPNEXT, where visionaries of the commercial trucking industry can come together to discuss emerging trends and topics that are driving industry change. “There’s a clear need for concerted industry dialogue on the new technologies that everyone is discussing and that will revolutionize the way we […]

As they showcase the only fully integrated electric school bus, the chargE™, at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, leaders at International Truck and IC Bus are also speaking out about the opportunity to use electrification and other advanced technologies to drive step changes in the commercial vehicle industry. “Major leaps forward in connectivity, […]

 International Truck and IC Bus are showcasing the industry’s only fully integrated electric school bus, the chargE™, at this year’s Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE). Additionally, IC Bus will host a ride and drive with chargE for conference attendees at the Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash., on Thursday, April 19, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT. As […]

Navistar showcased its future vision for the ReNEWed® remanufactured components business, unveiling a new brand identity representing its mission to deliver higher value through better uptime, and announcing plans to expand its product line-up in 2018. Navistar is also expanding the portfolio of its Fleetrite® private label parts business. Combined, ReNEWed and Fleetrite offer more than 100 […]

The Technology Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition – FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products today announced that FlowBelow’s fuel saving ‘Quick-Release’ Wheel Covers and Tractor AeroKit™ system will be offered as optional equipment on all International LT® and RH™ Series trucks effective immediately.  The products can be […]

Navistar recognized 32 top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award. This select group, which represents the top two percent of the company’s supply base, helped Navistar deliver on its uptime promise and exceeded the performance expectations for quality, delivery, technology, and cost. “We are delighted to acknowledge our best suppliers with the elite Diamond […]

Phillips Industries is pleased to announce that Navistar has chosen additional Phillips products as standard equipment for their International® Class 8 trucks.   International model year 2017 trucks added the following components from Phillips Industries as standard equipment:  Nylon Air Coils Rubber Air Hoses Gladhands Pogosticks and Tracker Bar Spring Kits for back of cab cable […]