Navistar, Inc. announced today that it has made five changes in its dealer network that the company says “will significantly strengthen its already industry-leading distribution and service channel.”

“As conditions in the truck market continue to put more pressure on our customers, we are committed to providing them with North America’s most complete and capable dealer network,” said Jack Allen, president of Navistar’s North American Truck Group. “Through the addition of these five new dealers, we are demonstrating our commitment to bring the best talent available into the International dealer channel. With a growth-oriented business plan, great products and the best after-sales support network, we’ve been able to attract and maintain the best dealers in the industry.”

Through the combination of several dealerships in southern Georgia and West Virginia, the pending ownership change in Utah/Idaho and the addition this week of new dealers in Arizona and Indiana, Navistar is changing the game in its level of distribution and customer support in these markets.

Dealerships in Southern Georgia

Following the purchase of two International Truck dealerships in southern Georgia by Yancey Bros. Co., Yancey Truck Centers was recently launched with four full-service sales, parts and service locations in Albany, Blackshear, Ga., Tifton, Ga., and Valdosta, Ga.

Founded in 1914 and recognized as the nation’s oldest Caterpillar dealer, Yancey Bros. Co. is one of the largest providers of equipment, machines, parts and service in the eastern United States, with more than 25 locations across Georgia.

Dealerships in West Virginia

Four International Truck dealership locations in West Virginia, today known as Heritage International, were purchased by Gary Kale, CEO of Heritage Equipment, Inc. Kale has years of experience serving the unique needs of the West Virginia market, especially customers in the coal industry.

Dealerships in Phoenix/Tucson, Indianapolis

During the past week, Navistar completed sales of two company-owned dealerships to private investors. The International® Truck dealerships—one located in the Phoenix/Tucson, Ariz. market and the other in the Indianapolis, Ind. market—have been successfully transitioned to industry veterans Robert Cunningham and Shelby Howard, respectively.