International Truck and Engine Corporation

What International Truck and Engine Corporation does

International Truck and Engine Corporation, operating as International Motors, LLC, is a North American commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German TRATON GROUP. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medium-duty, heavy-duty, and severe-duty trucks, mid-range diesel engines, school and commercial buses (via the IC Bus brand), and a full aftermarket parts line (Fleetrite). Its flagship powertrain is the S13 Integrated Powertrain, which the company states delivers at least 5% better fuel efficiency than competing on-highway aero models (Freightliner Cascadia AeroX DD15, Kenworth T680 MX13, Volvo VNL760 D13) per TMC Type IV testing, is 2027 EPA-ready, and carries over 90% of components from prior generations to preserve service continuity. Additional proprietary technology assets include the Diamond Logic electrical system architecture, the My International connected services platform, the eMV Series electric truck line, and the Fleet Charge charging management solution.

The business model combines hardware sales (new and used trucks, buses, parts), managed and professional services (financing, warranties, maintenance and repair through its dealer network), and emerging digital and electrification services. Distribution is anchored by an extensive dealer network across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, supplemented by digital sales tools (truck configurator, online inventory, quote requests), cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell for government and municipal buyers, and a fleet electrification advisory team. Customer segments span long-haul trucking, local delivery, construction, government and municipal, waste and recycling, utility, specialized hauling, and bus transport. With 10,000+ employees and roots dating to 1831, International is one of the longest-operating commercial vehicle manufacturers in North America, operating today as part of TRATON GROUP's multi-brand portfolio alongside MAN and Scania.

Name

International Truck and Engine Corporation

Legal name

International Motors, LLC

Website

https://internationaltrucks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1831

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

International Truck and Engine Corporation, operating as International Motors, LLC, is a North American commercial truck, bus, and diesel engine manufacturer serving fleet operators across long-haul, construction, government, utility, waste, and bus transport segments through an extensive dealer network and TRATON GROUP backing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 7–8 Heavy-Duty Truck & Tractor Manufacturing (IMACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Manufacturing (Diesel/CNG/Hydrogen/Hybrid) (IMACABAJ), Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ), Electrical, Electronics & Diagnostics (ECU, Wiring, ADAS on HD) (TLAKABAE)

Keywords

• Commercial truck manufacturing
• Heavy duty vehicles
• Diesel powertrain systems
• School bus manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Truck Sales: International designs, manufactures, and sells commercial trucks across three weight classes: Medium Duty, Heavy Duty, and Severe Duty. Trucks are sold through the dealer network to fleet operators and individual commercial buyers. The company also offers a Used Trucks marketplace for pre-owned inventory.
2. Parts Sales: International distributes a broad catalog of quality parts including the Fleetrite branded parts line, through online ordering and the dealer network, supporting ongoing maintenance needs of the installed fleet.
3. Financing Services: The company provides flexible financing solutions for truck, bus, vehicle, and equipment purchases through financing services offered to customers.
4. Maintenance and Service: International delivers maintenance and repair services through its dealer service network and global service support organization, supporting uptime and lifecycle management for fleet customers.
5. Bus Sales (IC Bus): IC Bus, a subsidiary brand of International, manufactures and sells school buses and commercial buses, expanding the product portfolio into passenger transport.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Truck and Engine Corporation (operating as International Motors, LLC) designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial trucks across heavy-duty (LT Series), severe-duty (HX, HV Series), and medium-duty (MV, eMV Series) segments, alongside IC Bus school and commercial buses, the S13 Integrated Powertrain, Fleetrite aftermarket parts, Fleet Charge EV charging solutions, and supporting fleet financing, maintenance, and electrification services for vocational, on-highway, and government fleet customers.

Product overview

International Truck and Engine Corporation is a commercial truck, bus, engine, and parts manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicles and services. The core product lineup includes three truck classes: Heavy Duty (LT Series for on-highway long-haul), Medium Duty, and Severe Duty trucks. The flagship S13 Integrated Powertrain powers the LT Series and is 2027 EPA-ready with industry-leading fuel economy. The company operates through sub-brands including IC Bus (buses) and Fleetrite (parts), supported by digital services like My International connected ecosystem, fleet electrification services, and the eMV Series electric vehicles. Additional offerings include financing, warranties, maintenance services, body builder tools (TEM Body Builder), and used truck sales, creating an integrated commercial vehicle ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IC Bus: Bus division manufacturing school buses and commercial buses
• Fleetrite
• My International™
• Fleet Charge
• Diamond Logic®

Products and services

• International LT Series A heavy-duty on-highway Class 8 tractor built for long-haul and linehaul trucking fleets, offering aerodynamic design, driver comfort, and integration with the S13 Integrated Powertrain.
• International HX Series A severe-duty vocational truck built for construction, mining, oil field, and heavy-haul applications requiring rugged durability and high payload capability.
• International HV Series A severe-duty vocational truck designed for construction, government, and refuse applications; also used as the chassis platform for IC Bus CE and RE school bus bodies.
• International MV Series A medium-duty Class 6/7 truck used for pickup and delivery, towing and recovery, and government fleet applications.
• International eMV Series A battery-electric medium-duty truck supporting fleet decarbonization, used for pickup and delivery, government, and other urban duty cycles where zero-emission operation is required.
• IC Bus School and commercial buses manufactured by International's IC Bus brand, including CE and RE series school buses built on the HV chassis and commercial bus models for transit and shuttle operators.
• S13 Integrated Powertrain An integrated 13-liter powertrain (engine, transmission, aftertreatment) engineered for heavy-duty applications, designed to deliver improved fuel economy and lower emissions, with 2027 EPA compliance readiness.
• International Fleetrite All-makes aftermarket parts brand offering replacement and maintenance parts for commercial trucks and buses across multiple OEMs and vehicle applications.
• Fleet Charge End-to-end electric vehicle charging solution for commercial fleets, providing depot and public charging infrastructure to support medium- and heavy-duty electric truck deployment.
• International Financing Captive financing and leasing solutions that support customer acquisition of new and used International trucks and IC Bus vehicles.
• International Truck Service Dealer-based truck maintenance and repair service providing scheduled service, diagnostics, and parts support through International's authorized dealer network to maximize fleet uptime.
• International Fleet Electrification Services Consulting and deployment services that help commercial fleets assess, plan, and execute the transition to electric vehicles, including charging infrastructure and route analysis.
• Used Trucks Certified pre-owned commercial trucks and buses sold through International's dealer network, providing a lower-cost-of-entry option for fleet buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 5% better fuel efficiency than all competitive on-highway aero models (Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL) per TMC Type IV testing

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FleetritecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleetrite is a branded parts line offered by International, providing quality aftermarket parts for commercial trucks and buses through the dealer network and online ordering channels. It is a wholly-owned parts brand rather than an external partner.
• IC BuscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIC Bus is a subsidiary brand of International Truck and Engine Corporation, manufacturing and selling school buses and commercial buses. It operates as a branded business unit within the International portfolio.
• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSourcewell is a government purchasing cooperative that provides a competitive procurement pathway for municipal and government fleet customers to access International truck products through pre-negotiated contracts and purchasing frameworks.
• Traton GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational is a brand under the Traton Group, a global commercial vehicle manufacturer. The Traton Group umbrella provides strategic governance, shared technology platforms, and group-level resources across its truck and bus brands including MAN, Scania, and International.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Scania: Scania is another TRATON GROUP sibling brand with overlapping heavy-duty truck, bus, and engine manufacturing, and a shared group electrification roadmap. It is a strategic comparable given shared ownership and technology platforms.
• MAN Truck & Bus: MAN is a sibling TRATON GROUP brand sharing technology platforms with International. It is comparable as a heavy-duty commercial vehicle OEM within the same corporate group, with overlapping powertrain and electrification roadmaps.

Direct peers

• Mack Trucks: Mack Trucks, also under the Volvo Group, competes with International in heavy-duty and severe-duty vocational applications (construction, refuse, highway). Both target overlapping North American fleet customers with similar powertrain and chassis offerings.
• Volvo Trucks North America: Volvo Trucks North America competes directly with International across Class 8 long-haul (VNL760 D13 is a benchmarked competitor) and severe duty vocational segments, with overlapping North American dealer networks and powertrain strategies.
• Kenworth (PACCAR): Kenworth is a core PACCAR brand competing directly with International in Class 8 on-highway tractors (e.g., the T680 MX13 benchmarked against the International LT S13). Overlapping dealer networks, customer base, and product positioning make it a direct peer.
• Freightliner (Daimler Truck North America): Freightliner is the North American Class 8 market leader and a direct competitor across heavy, medium, and severe duty trucks. International explicitly benchmarks its S13 fuel economy against Freightliner's Cascadia AeroX DD15, underscoring their head-to-head rivalry in long-haul Class 8.
• Peterbilt (PACCAR): Peterbilt is PACCAR's flagship Class 8 on-highway brand and competes head-to-head with International LT in long-haul and vocational segments. Both target the same fleet customers with overlapping powertrain and aerodynamic technologies.

Regional players

• Isuzu Motors: Isuzu is a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks with strong presence in Asia and other regions. It is comparable to International's medium-duty and powertrain business and an emerging player in electrified commercial vehicles.
• Ford Trucks (Ford Otosan): Ford Trucks (Ford Otosan) is a heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturer competing in global markets with a product line comparable to International's medium and heavy-duty offerings. It is comparable as a regional competitor rather than direct NA overlap.

Emerging players

• BYD Trucks: BYD is an emerging electric commercial truck manufacturer with overlapping zero-emission product positioning to International's eMV Series. It is comparable as a competitor in the nascent electric truck segment where International is also investing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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