LISLE, Ill., May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its pioneering introduction of over-the-air (OTA) programming, International Truck is now the first truck OEM to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines.

Over-the-air programming, available through the nine-pin International^® LINK device, enables drivers or fleet managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate engine programming at the customer's facility over a safe, secure Wi-Fi Connection. The service offers drivers and fleets an easy, secure means of updating engine control modules to reflect the latest manufacturer-approved calibrations, without the necessity of visiting a dealer or other service facility.

"This new service for users of Cummins engines builds on our commitment to open-architecture solutions that provide drivers and fleets with improved uptime," said Terry Kline, senior vice president and chief information officer, Navistar, Inc. "Many of our customers have mixed fleets, and thanks to this industry-leading innovation, customers will be able to program Cummins' engines without having to leave their own facilities. This open-architecture approach will provide drivers and fleets with an added measure of ease, convenience, efficiency and productivity."

The service will first be available for limited production release of Cummins 2017 model year engines, beginning in fall 2016. The two companies plan to expand the service to additional model years.

"We are pleased to be working with International to provide users of our engines with the latest in over-the-air solutions," said Amy Boerger, Vice President of Sales for Cummins' North America Engine Business.

International was the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to introduce OTA programming of engine control modules (ECMs). It first offered the service for International^® trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines. The company partners with industry-leading data and technology companies to ensure that the system offers the highest level of security.

About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International^® brand commercial and military trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus^™ brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

About Cummins
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins currently employs approximately 55,200 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 7,200 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.4 billion on sales of $19.1 billion in 2015. Press releases can be found on the Web at www.cummins.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cummins and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/cumminsinc.

SOURCE International Truck; Navistar International Corporation