International
International Motors is a North American commercial truck, bus, engine, and parts manufacturer — a TRATON GROUP subsidiary serving fleet operators across construction, logistics, government, utility, waste, and education segments through 1,000+ dealers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1831
- HeadquartersLisle, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What International does
International Motors, LLC is a North American commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRATON GROUP (Volkswagen AG's truck division) since 2021. The company designs and produces medium-duty (CV Series, MV Series, eMV Series), heavy-duty (LT Series for long-haul, RH Series for regional), and severe-duty (HV Series, HX Series) trucks, along with the IC Bus line of school and commercial buses manufactured in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its proprietary S13 Integrated Powertrain — at least 5% more fuel-efficient than competing Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo on-highway models with 700 million customer miles of validation — anchors a product portfolio that also includes the Diamond Logic programmable electrical system and EPA 2027 ready architecture.
The company's go-to-market model is built on the largest commercial vehicle dealer network in North America (1,000+ locations), supplemented by 10 parts distribution centers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, plus 1,000+ authorized service points through Love's Travel Stops and Speedco. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (trucks, buses, parts), maintenance and warranty services, financing through International Financial, and increasingly through the My International connected ecosystem (bundled as a 5-year subscription on new vehicles). International is actively expanding into battery-electric vehicles (eMV Series, IC Bus Electric CE Series), Level 4 autonomous trucking through partnerships with PlusAI and NVIDIA, and factory-installed telematics via Samsara, with live autonomous fleet trials at Ryder System and McLane Company (Berkshire Hathaway). Customer segments span construction, government and municipal, utility, waste and recycling, specialized hauling, private freight, and bus transportation.
International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- International
- Legal name
- International Motors, LLC
- Website
- https://international.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1831
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- International Motors is a North American commercial truck, bus, engine, and parts manufacturer — a TRATON GROUP subsidiary serving fleet operators across construction, logistics, government, utility, waste, and education segments through 1,000+ dealers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Trucks
- NAICS
- Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Engines & Turbines (3510), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid) (IMACABAJ), Powertrain, Engine & Drivetrain Parts Distribution (New/Reman) (TLAKAOAE), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)
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Where International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lisle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Truck Sales: Sale of new medium-duty, heavy-duty, and severe-duty commercial trucks including MV Series, LT Series, RH Series, HV Series, HX Series, CV Series, and eMV electric trucks.
- Parts and Aftermarket: Sale of genuine International parts and Fleetrite all-makes parts through dealer network and RepairLink online platform. International sells approximately 3,000 remanufactured parts annually with a goal of 20% of parts revenue from remanufactured products.
- Service and Maintenance: Maintenance services, extended service contracts, and warranty services through dealer network. Love's Travel Stops and Speedco locations are authorized to handle International-issued warranty work.
- Financing Services: International Financial provides flexible financing solutions for truck purchases, bundled with support services designed for trucks.
- IC Bus: Sale of school and commercial buses manufactured at the Tulsa Bus Plant, with 250,000+ units produced since the plant began operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard factory warranties with extended service contract options |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts and specials available through dealer network and RepairLink |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
International designs, manufactures, and sells medium-, heavy-, and severe-duty commercial trucks (LT, RH, HV, HX, MV, eMV, CV Series) along with school and commercial buses under the IC Bus brand. It supports these vehicles through a 1,000+ dealer service network in North America, the Fleetrite aftermarket parts brand, financing via International Financial, and the My International connected vehicle platform. Core technology centers on the proprietary S13 Integrated Powertrain, the Diamond Logic electrical system, and factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous driving through partnerships with PlusAI and NVIDIA.
Product overview
International Motors (a TRATON GROUP company) offers a comprehensive commercial vehicle portfolio comprising medium-duty trucks (CV Series, MV Series, eMV Series electric), heavy-duty trucks (LT Series for long-haul, RH Series for regional), and severe-duty trucks (HV Series and HX Series for vocational applications). The product line centers on the proprietary S13 Integrated Powertrain as the flagship powertrain technology, with the Diamond Logic electrical system enabling seamless body integration. The company has expanded into electric vehicles with the eMV Series and provides connected services through the My International digital ecosystem. Autonomous trucking capabilities are enabled through partnerships with PlusAI (SuperDrive software) and NVIDIA (DRIVE AGX computing). Supporting offerings include IC Bus school and commercial buses, Fleetrite aftermarket parts, Fleet Charge purchasing accounts, and fleet electrification services. The portfolio serves diverse industries including construction, government/municipal, utility, waste/recycling, specialized hauling, and private/general freight across North America through 1,000+ dealers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IC Bus: School and commercial buses designed, manufactured and innovated in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Fleetrite
- My International
Products and services
- LT Series Heavy-duty on-highway tractor designed for long-haul applications, available with the proprietary S13 Integrated Powertrain and Diamond Logic electrical system. Targeted at for-hire carriers and private fleets in private and general freight.
- RH Series Heavy-duty regional and middle-mile hauler with an optimized turning radius for tight corners and crowded spaces. Targeted at regional freight, beverage, and dedicated-route operators.
- HV Series Severe-duty vocational truck equipped with the Diamond Logic electrical system, designed for construction, utility, waste and recycling, and other demanding job-site applications.
- HX Series Severe-duty truck built for the most demanding vocational applications including concrete mixing, heavy haul, and severe job-site work, with corrosion resistance features and robust construction.
- MV Series Medium-duty truck offering a balance of strength and agility with multiple engine options, cab sizes, and axle configurations for versatile commercial applications.
- eMV Series
Quantifiable outcome
- 5% better fuel efficiency than Freightliner Cascadia AeroX DD15, Kenworth T680 MX13, and Volvo VNL760 D13
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use International
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability7 records
Feature5 records
International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SamsaracoreSamsara Pre-Delivery Installation program enables International to pre-install Vehicle Gateways, dash cams, and AI Multicam systems at manufacturing facilities. Software subscriptions activate at shipment time, scaling Samsara's Connected Operations Cloud to over 200,000 International vehicles.
- Ryder SystemcoreRyder is International's inaugural customer in autonomous fleet trial program, operating factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous trucks on 600-mile daily route between Laredo and Temple, Texas. Achieved 100% on-time delivery and 92% autonomous route coverage in early results.
- NVIDIAcoreNVIDIA provides DRIVE AGX Thor computing platform for autonomous trucks. Partnership combines International manufacturing expertise, PlusAI SuperDrive software, and NVIDIA's high-performance AI compute architecture for factory-built autonomous freight vehicles.
- PlusAIcorePlusAI provides Level 4 autonomous SuperDrive driving software integrated into International trucks. Partnership includes fleet trials on Texas I-35 corridor, NVIDIA-powered development, and driverless safety validation tests. Traton Group committed up to $25M in non-dilutive R&D funding to accelerate factory-integrated autonomous trucks.
- Love's Travel StopscoreService partnership agreement expands International service network to over 1,000 locations. Love's and Speedco locations are authorized to handle International-issued new-product, extended, and used truck warranties.
- TRATON GROUPcoreInternational joined Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP in 2021, creating a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Combined capabilities and scaled solutions across the group.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Workhorse Group: U.S. manufacturer of Class 3–5 electric delivery vans and trucks and last-mile delivery platforms. Competes with International's MV/eMV medium-duty lineup in light commercial and last-mile fleet electrification.
- Tesla (Semi): All-electric Class 8 tractor program targeting long-haul freight. Represents the BEV benchmark International's eMV (190–210 mi range) currently cannot match in duty cycle, but both compete for the same zero-emission fleet mandates.
- BYD Motors: Chinese OEM producing battery-electric trucks and buses (Class 5–8 trucks and transit/school buses). Competes with International's eMV and IC Bus Electric CE Series in the medium-duty BEV and electric school bus markets, particularly in fleets open to non-incumbent OEMs.
- Lion Electric: Canadian manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks (Lion6, Lion8) and electric school buses (LionC, LionD). Directly comparable to eMV Series and IC Bus Electric CE Series in zero-emission fleet segments.
Direct peers
- PACCAR Inc: Parent of Kenworth and Peterbilt, the other two Class 8 incumbents named in International's competitive benchmarking (T680 MX13). Competes head-to-head with International in long-haul, vocational, and medium-duty segments across the same North American dealer footprint.
- Daimler Truck North America: Manufacturer of Freightliner and Western Star Class 6–8 trucks and powertrains in North America. Direct competitor across every segment International serves, and the named benchmark for S13 fuel-efficiency testing (Cascadia AeroX DD15).
- Volvo Trucks North America: Manufactures Class 8 VNL, VNR, and VNX models; the VNL760 D13 is a direct S13 benchmarking target. Competes in long-haul and regional haul with overlapping dealer coverage in North America.
- Blue Bird Corporation: Leading North American manufacturer of school buses (Type C and D), including electric and propane models — a direct peer to IC Bus in the school and commercial bus segment International serves from its Tulsa plant.
- Mack Trucks: Volvo Group sibling brand focused on Class 8 vocational and highway trucks (Pinnacle, Anthem, Granite). Overlaps International's HV/HX severe-duty and LT long-haul segments with similar vocational upfitter channels.
Broad incumbents
- Cummins Inc. Dominant independent diesel and natural gas engine maker whose X15 and L9 power many Class 8 trucks including competitors of International. As a powertrain incumbent, Cummins competes with International's S13 Integrated Powertrain as a customer option and competes more broadly in the commercial vehicle powertrain ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
International social profiles
Digital presenceInternational financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
International subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
International funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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International M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about International
What does International do?
International designs, manufactures, and sells medium-, heavy-, and severe-duty commercial trucks (LT, RH, HV, HX, MV, eMV, CV Series) along with school and commercial buses under the IC Bus brand. It supports these vehicles through a 1,000+ dealer service network in North America, the Fleetrite aftermarket parts brand, financing via International Financial, and the My International connected vehicle platform. Core technology centers on the proprietary S13 Integrated Powertrain, the Diamond Logic electrical system, and factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous driving through partnerships with PlusAI and NVIDIA.
Is International a public or private company?
International is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was International founded?
International was founded in 1831. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is International based?
International is headquartered in Lisle, United States, in the North America region.
How does International make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Truck Sales are the primary driver. The others are parts and Aftermarket, service and Maintenance, financing Services and IC Bus.
Who are International's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Workhorse Group, Tesla (Semi), BYD Motors and Lion Electric. Direct peers are PACCAR Inc, Daimler Truck North America, Volvo Trucks North America, Blue Bird Corporation and Mack Trucks. Cummins Inc. is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does International have an API?
No public API is recorded for International.
What industry is International in?
International's product category is Commercial Trucks. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAB, Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACABAJ, Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid). Its NAICS code is 336120 and its SIC code is 3713.