International truck plant workers given layoff notices, new owner will negotiate contract. Published July 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM EDT Two Springfield International Motors plants will soon be liquidated through a sale to Roshel Inc. Virtually all of the employees at the company's Springfield assembly plant and truck specialty center will subsequently be laid off as part of this sale by Oct. 2. But International says the new owner will negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. All of International Motors' Springfield operations are expected to cease by the projected sale closing date. Roshel intends to take up operations at both Springfield locations at some point after the sale is complete. No information on staffing was provided in the International Motors' WARN letter to the state. International said in a statement to WYSO that the state layoff notice is required by law. "As part of the asset purchase agreement, Roshel has agreed to recognize the union and negotiate with the local union to establish a new bargaining agreement for plant employees," International said. "The WARN notice is simply a legal requirement, and it does not reflect any change to Roshel's future plans. International appreciates the legacy of the plant and the years of dedication by the Springfield team, and we look forward to Roshel's investments in the plant to position it for new production." This sale ends over 100 years of the company's operations in Clark County. "We are hopeful this transition represents a new chapter that can build on Springfield's strong manufacturing legacy and create future opportunities for jobs and economic growth," said Springfield Mayor Rob Rue in a previous statement on the sale. International Motors of Springfield currently employs approximately 1,314 people at its Springfield assembly plant and 27 people at its truck specialty center. A majority of staff at the assembly plant are represented by the union, with 1,137 employees involved. At the company's truck specialty center, 21 staff are represented by the union. Updated: July 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT This story has been updated with a statement from International Motors that says Roshel intends to negotiate a contract with the local union.

International HV515 dump truck walkaround. The International HV515 combines the new S13 Integrated Powertrain, improved driver visibility, simplified maintenance, and advanced vocational controls into a capable dump truck platform. Take a closer look at the HV515, which International showcased at EUFMC. June 30, 2026 The International HV515 is designed to meet the demands of construction, vocational, and fleet applications while delivering improved visibility, enhanced driver convenience, and simplified maintenance. In this walkaround from EUFMC, Andy Hanson of International Motors highlights the new HV515 and explains how the truck's S13 Integrated Powertrain and advanced vehicle technology help improve productivity and driver experience. Key features covered in this video include: * International HV Series * The International HV515 * The International HV615 * Set-forward axle configuration * Vocational truck applications * Dump truck configurations * S13 Integrated Powertrain * No EGR cooler * No diesel oxidation catalyst * No variable geometry turbocharger * Designed to meet EPA 2024 regulations * Future-ready EPA 2027 technology * Driver visibility and safety * Enhanced maneuverability on jobsites * Simplified vocational equipment integration Whether you're managing dump trucks, construction fleets, municipal operations, or vocational equipment, the International HV515 delivers modern technology designed to improve efficiency and uptime.

Not Ford, not Chevy: this was the first-ever crew cab truck. Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM PDT Historically speaking, the pickup truck market in the U.S. has long been dominated by both Ford and Chevrolet. These two powerhouse brands are among the most reliable pickup trucks available today, and they've both produced innovative models throughout the years. Despite their histories, however, neither Ford or Chevy can lay claim to building the first-ever crew cab truck. That title is instead claimed by International Harvester, which created the 1957 Travelette. The Travelette's design addressed the limited seating found in many early trucks at the time. Trucks often served as job site vehicles rather than just everyday drivers, and carrying more than two or three workers proved to be difficult. This led to passengers riding in the bed, which was not always a safe solution (and is now only legal in a handful of states). When International Harvester introduced its crew-cab pickup that could carry up to six passengers, it signaled an important shift for pickup truck design in the United States. Despite that innovative design, the Travelette was not a big seller. In fact, many buyers seemed to prefer traditional trucks with one row of seating instead of the additional room the new truck provided. Though the Travelette was used by drivers for industrial purposes like railroad work, it didn't do too well in consumer sales. However, International Harvester continued manufacturing and selling the vehicle over the next two decades before production of the Travelette eventually stopped after the 1975 model year. The evolution of pickup cab design. The 1957 International Harvester Travelette inspired Ford and Dodge to follow up with their own crew cab pickup trucks in the early 1960s. But the innovation didn't stop there. Consumer demand began to shift, and buyers wanted more room to accommodate families. Automakers eventually began producing pickups with different cab sizes and seating arrangements in response. That evolution led to the Dodge Club Cab being introduced in 1973. This extended cab pickup truck stretched the cab and added extra space behind the front seats. This allowed the Club Cab to maintain a two-door layout, while also having additional room for cargo. Ford took a similar approach with the SuperCab in 1974. These designs gave buyers more room for passengers, while also keeping bed space and maintaining the overall utility of the truck itself. The late 1990s and early 2000s brought the crew cab layout to a whole new level, as it became the most popular pickup configuration in the United States. By that point, crew cabs featured full-size rear seating and four doors, feeling more like a car than a truck. As a result, these new trucks became more common on U.S. roads than their predecessors. While trucks with earlier cab designs are still around, crew cabs remain the most dominant option in the pickup truck category.