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Hendrickson Front Steer Axles Available for Some IC Buses
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Steertek NXT front steer axles are now available to order on IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment.

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Steertek NXT front steer axles are available to order on IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment. Photo courtesy Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Steertek NXT front steer axles are available to order on IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment. Photo courtesy Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has expanded its Steertek NXT portfolio of fabricated front steer axles to include 10K and 12K capacities for the bus and medium-duty truck segments.
These new configurations are now available to order on International MV trucks and IC Bus CE Series buses as optional equipment, according to a news release from Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Hendrickson’s proprietary design and manufacturing process is designed to save weight compared to traditional I-beam axles while combining strength, maneuverability, and reduced maintenance. These new axles come with a best in class service interval of 40,000 miles and feature an exclusive 10-year, 1-million-mile warranty.
Available in capacities from 10,000 to 14,600 pounds per axle, Steertek NXT is approved for on-highway and medium-duty truck, bus, and motor home applications, according to the supplier.
For additional information on Steertek NXT, go here or call (630) 910-2800.
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