FreightCar America Acquiring Navistar Rail Facility
FreightCar America is moving to acquire the rail operations of Navistar Inc. in Cherokee, Ala.
Navistar to Redesign Trucks, Begin UAW Talks in 2018
Navistar has several big ticket items planned in 2018, including a redesign of all of its trucks, a new labor contract in Springfield, Ohio and production starting on a new GM truck.
Medium-Duty Segment Ends Year With Steady Growth
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks climbed 5.4% in December, with only Class 6 volumes dipping from a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.
Navistar Expects Strong Year for Truck Manufacturer
Navistar executives predict 2018 will be a strong year for the Springfield, Ohio manufacturer. The company reported a profit of $30 million in 2017 — its first annual profit in six years — a result company officials called a breakthrough year for the truckmaker.
Navistar CEO Troy Clarke Says Company Is Regaining Customers’ Trust
Navistar International Corp. achieved profitability during its 2017 fiscal year as it battles back from sustained losses, but the company’s chief executive said it’s not all about the money. More important, he says, are the growing indications that Navistar is winning back the trust of truck buyers compared with the situation it faced when it launched a turnaround effort a few years ago.
Navistar Ohio Union Fights Loss of State Truck Contract
Members of Springfield, Ohio's UAW Local 402 have started a letter-writing campaign to Ohio Gov. John Kasich and state lawmakers after Navistar lost its years-long hold on a contract to provide trucks for the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Navistar Announces Price Increases, New Services
ORLANDO, Fla. — Navistar International Corp. announced price increases of up to 2% for its model-year 2019 vehicles, citing rising commodity prices. The price increases may affect all product lines and classes of trucks and don’t single out Class 8 trucks.
Navistar-GM Partnership Spurs Michigan Trucking Firm to Expand to Ohio, Hire 100
The Navistar-GM partnership in Springfield, Ohio has lead a Michigan trucking company to open a new terminal in Springfield, a move that could lead to a $5.2 million investment and more than 100 jobs over three years.
Takeaways From Navistar's NACV Announcements
TT Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger (right) and staff reporter Roger W. Gilroy discuss takeaways from Navistar's press conferences at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Sept. 25, 2017. (Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)
September 25, 2017Navistar Announces New HV Severe Service Model
ATLANTA — Navistar International Corp., the parent company of International Truck, announced its new HV model intended for severe service applications in North America.