But many fleets postpone orders, wait for stronger recovery, FTR says
Nashville,IN,USA -The Journal of Commerce Online, by William B. Cassidy -Oct 7, 2010: -- New orders for heavy trucks jumped 21.6 percent in September from the previous month, FTR Associates reports... But many truckers are still waiting for signs of a more stable economic recovery before replacing older vehicles, the Nashville, Ind.-based firm said... The research firm released preliminary data showing September Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American truck makers at 14,872... September's increase represented a strong leap in demand from the summer. Net truck orders rose 8.3 percent in August from July. Year-over-year, orders were up 38.8 percent in September, compared with a 16.8 percent increase in August... Despite the strong month-to-month increase, FTR Associates believes many carriers are still reluctant to order replacement vehicles or add new capacity... October and November are typically the strongest in the buying cycle, he said.
* Illinois - Navistar Delivers More Than 7,000 New 2010 Vehicles
Warrenville,ILL,USA -Business Wire/Transport Topics, by Oliver Dixon -October 5, 2010: -- Navistar International Corporation announced today that the launch of its 2010 EPA-compliant trucks and buses is on track and progressing well... In addition, the company announced a significant number of customer orders, with more than 23,000 total 2010 vehicle orders (not including long-term, multi-year contracts). Across all of its engine platforms, the company is currently building more than 380 engines per day--85 of those are MaxxForce® 13 engines... As part of the company's production rate ramp-up, Navistar began producing 2010 model-year engines as early as March, building and holding those engines to ensure the necessary build rate and the highest levels of quality. Similar to the engine production ramp-up and to make sure customers take delivery of the highest quality vehicles possible, the company implemented a similar build-and-hold process for vehicle production, installing those engines in trucks and buses as early as May and ensuring those vehicle exceeded stringent quality benchmarks prior to delivery... As 2010 vehicle shipments continue and new orders filter in, traditional 15-liter customers continue to realize the advantages of the MaxxForce® 13 engine... (Photo from thetruckersreport: Maxxforce engines)
* Illinois - Navistar Defense Wins First Navy Contract for Heavy Truck Tractors
Warrensville,ILL,USA -TruckingInfo -7 Oct 2010: -- Navistar Defense has received an award for $18.9 million from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for 38 International 5000-MV heavy truck tractors (HTTs). The company's first contract with the U.S. Navy includes three option periods for additional vehicle orders... A heavy-haul tractor, the 5000-MV HTT unit will support Navy Seabee transportation needs. The vehicles incorporate a variety of armoring solutions derived from the International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Units include a manual 18-speed transmission and a MaxxForce D 13-liter engine... Production of HTT vehicles will begin in early 2012. Spare parts and training services are included in the contract... (Photo from media.defenseindustrydaily: LAND MRAP IMG MPV MaxxPro Schema)Labels: truckmakers news USA
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