Eaton Corp. last week introduced a new transmission that company spokesmen say will be the “platform for the firm’s transmission offerings well into the next millennium.”

Business trends are increasing the importance of leasing companies and providing them with new roles in the economy, according to executives attending the Truck Renting and Leasing Association meeting.

Business trends are increasing the importance of leasing companies and providing them with new roles in the economy, according to executives attending the Truck Renting and Leasing Association meeting.

Eaton Corp. last week introduced a new transmission that company spokesmen say will be the “platform for the firm’s transmission offerings well into the next millennium.”

Navistar International displayed a completely new product array to more than 300 dealers, customers and media in a glitzy presentation at the Navy Pier here last week.

The explosive growth that marked the truck leasing business in the 1970s and the post-deregulation ’80s is over. Leasing has essentially leveled off, as measured by the number of vehicles, but the business remains a strong and viable industry, executives say.

The shortage of qualified truck drivers gets plenty of press, but for truck leasing companies, the lack of trained technicians is just as serious.

Navistar International displayed a completely new product array to more than 300 dealers, customers and media in a glitzy presentation in Chicago last week. The new trucks are the “9000i” (pictured) and “5000i” series.

Peterbilt has launched a new truck model, the 387, with two configurations aimed at the regional and long-haul markets.

Peterbilt PhotoPeterbilt has launched a new truck model, the 387 (pictured), with two configurations aimed at the regional and long-haul markets. The company said the 387 represents a more viable product to compete in the “aero” market.