Category: Equipment

Navistar takes $60 million used truck charge

OEM plans to export more of its “legacy” MaxxForce-equipped vehicles to help reduce its used truck inventory.

Truck and engine maker Navistar posted an $80 million net loss for the second quarter on revenues of $2.1 billion, with higher losses in its used truck business the main culprit

The company said in its earnings release that it took a $60 million charge in the second quarter to beef up the “reserve” for used trucks equipped with the OEM’s “legacy” MaxxForce 13-liter engines –wiping out the $47 million in earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) it booked for the quarter.

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Navistar takes $60 million used truck charge

OEM plans to export more of its “legacy” MaxxForce-equipped vehicles to help reduce its used truck inventory.

Truck and engine maker Navistar posted an $80 million net loss for the second quarter on revenues of $2.1 billion, with higher losses in its used truck business the main culprit

The company said in its earnings release that it took a $60 million charge in the second quarter to beef up the “reserve” for used trucks equipped with the OEM’s “legacy” MaxxForce 13-liter engines –wiping out the $47 million in earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA) it booked for the quarter.

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Handling the heat

Precise tire maintenance is crucial in summer months

Gator season is here and nothing brings out the twisted shards of rubber and steel like the summer months. While the s…

Tire safety matters every day

Last week was National Tire Safety Week, a time when a spotlight shined on the importance of tires to the safe operation of vehicles. Largely aimed at the motoring public, the week seeks to get vehicle owners to do things like inspect the tread, chec…

Tire safety matters every day

Last week was National Tire Safety Week, a time when a spotlight shined on the importance of tires to the safe operation of vehicles. Largely aimed at the motoring public, the week seeks to get vehicle owners to do things like inspect the tread, chec…