International Truck and Engine Receives Large Class 8 Truck Order from Heartland Express

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 29, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc., a leading truckload carrier, has placed an order for 2,800 International(R) 9400i trucks to replace its current fleet of trucks over the next three years, International Truck and Engine Corporation announced.

Russell Gerdin, Heartland Express's president and chief executive officer, said a key element in the decision to switch to International was its reputation for quality, which was underscored when Heartland discussed International with industry executives. "Our goal is to have the newest fleet and the best-quality equipment," Gerdin said. "Quality has never been a question for International(R) trucks."

Among other factors in the decision was the performance of the International 9400i, the service record and scope of the International(R) dealer network, as well as an excellent relationship with local International dealer Hawkeye International Trucks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Jordan Feiger, vice president and general manager, International Heavy Vehicle Center, said the agreement reflects International's continued success in growing the heavy business and its focus on improving the profitability of its customers.

"Heartland Express is consistently recognized as one of the nation's best managed small companies," said Feiger. "We're pleased to support Heartland Express's continued business leadership and its focus on profitability, lower operating costs and greater uptime."

The International 9400i features exceptional performance and ride, superior visibility and maneuverability. The aerodynamic design of the International 9400i maximizes fuel cost savings with a fully curved and sloped wraparound windshield and built-in flow-through sunshade. In addition, the truck's roomy cab provides a comfortable environment for drivers.

Deliveries of the truck order will begin in May 20, 200404 and continue through the end of 2006.

Heartland Express, Inc. is an irregular route truckload carrier of general commodities. The company has built a solid reputation for providing superior service to the short-to-medium-haul truckload market. Principal traffic lanes lie east of the Rocky Mountains however the company does provide select team service to the West Coast markets.

International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation . The company produces International(R) brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. With the broadest distribution network in North America, the company also provides financing for customers and dealers. Additionally, through a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, the company builds medium commercial trucks and sells truck and diesel engine service parts. Additional information is available at www.InternationalDelivers.com.