Nearly 1,400 Laid Off from Former Navistar Truck Factory in Ohio

Approximately 1,400 workers were laid off from what was previously the Navistar truck factory in Springfield, Ohio. While the layoffs occurred on September 30, 2026, the news was reported on October 3, 2026. Roshel, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer, is acquiring the plant and anticipates rehiring the workforce within six to twelve months.