April, 2009
International Lonestar: 2009 ATD (American Truck Dealers) Truck of the Year
Judged by a panel of journalists from leading truck publications in North America, the International LoneStar was selected the inaugural ATD Commercial truck of the Year based on a number of criteria, including design, innovation, cab quietness and space utilization. It beat out the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T660, Mack Titan, and Peterbilt Model 386.
“We’re excited about LoneStar being named ATD Truck of the Year,” said Dee Kapur, president, Navistar truck group. “Since the earliest stages of development, we were confident we had a winning truck unlike anything else on the road. Drivers don’t have to compromise with the LoneStar. They can have it all – looks, efficiency, comfort, functionality, and productivity.”
With a striking, aerodynamic appearance and breakthrough fuctional innovations inside and out, the International Lonestar is the result of extensive customer research and automotive-inspired design – a new truck that changes the game for today’s trucking professional.
It creates a new category of Class 8 trucks called “Advanced Classic,” in which technology and innovative styling converge with next-generation aerodynamic design to deliver superior fuel efficiency. LoneStar also sets a higher standard for comfort – through improved ergonomics, an industry-leading suspension, advanced electronics, and a whisper-quiet cab.