International TranStar

The International TranStar is a range of Class 7 and Class 8 commercial trucks. It was originally released in 2002 as the 8000 series, though the name TranStar can be traced all the way back to the 1960's when it was used for cabovers by International Harvester. That model is not to be confused with the 8000 Series and is presented under a separate heading.

The trucks are commonly used by ATBW Store, as well as Zippy Land, and grocery store chains owned and operated by Escade Family Division, which are mainly used for regional transport, and the trucks have also appeared in several live action films. A fleet of International 8600 reefer trucks is also used for Pido's Pizza Place, and an International 8500 fifth wheel truck is used for display at Wedgehead Studios.

In 2017, the 8000 Series was discontinued and replaced by the International RH series, which uses a hood similar to that of the International ProStar, but its cab is derived from the MV series.

8000 Series (2002 - 2017)
The 8000 Series (especially before 2007) was released in 2002 and came in two different trucks, the 8500 and 8600, the former uses the same hood as the lower class International DuraStar.