International Truck First OEM to Make Collision Mitigation Standard

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Transport Topics  /  September 23, 2016

International Truck, a unit of Navistar Inc., announced that its new LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor will come standard with a combination of collision mitigation and full stability technologies, making it the first truck manufacturer to make such features standard.

The LT Series will be launched Sept. 30, the company said, in conjunction with American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas Oct. 1-4.

The technology includes the radar-based Bendix Wingman Advanced system that gives drivers following distance and stationary object alerts and brings together adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation braking technology and the full-stability technology – Bendix ESP.

The system can help drivers avoid collisions, roll-overs, and loss-of-control situations, the Lisle, Illinois-based company said.

“As part of our DriverFirst philosophy, driver safety is paramount when operating a truck and we're proud to lead the way by integrating a standard solution on the new LT Series, which demonstrates our commitment to drivers, their safety, and their livelihood,” said Bill Kozek, president, Trucks and Parts, Navistar.

In addition, the system can provide data, to help keep fleet owners and operators informed about what's happening out on the road, International said.

Elyria, Ohio-based Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a member of the Munich-based Knorr-Bremse Group.

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International Makes Collision Mitigation Standard on LT Series Trucks

Heavy Duty Trucking  /  September 23, 2016

International Truck has announced that its upcoming LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor will come standard with an advanced driver assistance safety system that includes collision mitigation and stability technologies.

Bendix Wingman Advanced is the standard solution offered on the LT Series, giving drivers following distance and stationary object alerts, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking and Bendix ESP stability technology. The system can help drivers avoid collisions, roll-overs and loss-of-control situations.

For fleets, the system can also provide data to help keep owners and operators aware of what is happening on the road.

"As part of our DriverFirst philosophy, driver safety is paramount when operating a truck and we're proud to lead the way by integrating a standard solution on the new LT Series, which demonstrates our commitment to drivers, their safety, and their livelihood,” said Bill Kozek, president, truck and parts at Navistar. "We continue to integrate industry-leading safety technologies on our vehicles and we're pleased to be the first OEM to make this level of driver assistance system standard on our newest on-highway tractor.”