Getting down with uptime

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Uptime was the buzzword of the year for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks – and they finally brought the word to life with their new…

MACK MP8 505C+: ALL TORQUE, ALL THE TIME

Last week I drove a Mack Pinnacle with the company’s newest engine rating, the MP8 505C+, which delivers 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque in every gear. You could call it the…

‘The truck comes first’

Owner/Operator of the Year George Sutherland built his business by running it like a business

FOUR EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM ATA

The American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition was, as always, a huge event, bringing together trucking heavyweights from across North America. And it was extremely busy in terms of…

Mack Fleet Management launched to help fleets run their businesses

An extension of GuardDog Connect, new service will provide fleet management and compliance tools with no additional hardware required

Mack Trucks boosts presence in Canada

GREENSBORO, NC – Mack Trucks has expanded its service and support in Canada by opening new facilities in Saskatchewan and Quebec. A 117,000 square-foot Redhead Equipment facility opened in Regina,…

Mack names Stephen Roy president; Kevin Flaherty to retire

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Stephen Roy its new North American president, replacing Kevin Flaherty who’ll retire after more than 40 years with the company.

Mack, Volvo partner with Shell to support, promote use of LNG

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack and Volvo will be working will Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles, the companies announced.

Mack to feature information-storing QR codes on all new trucks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mack has announced that all its new trucks will feature a unique QR code to speed service response times and improve customer uptime. QR codes, or quick response codes, are matrix bar codes that supply rapid retrieval of...

Mack debuts Granite MHD 4×2

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Mack’s iconic Granite has broken into the Class 7 market, in the form of a 4x2 Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) configuration, showcased for the first time at the NTEA Work Truck Show this week.

Mack offering new TerraPro engine option for concrete pumper applications

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Mack has announced its 13-litre MP8 engine is now available for order in the TerraPro concrete pumper.

Mack names Saskatchewan dealer top Canadian distributor for 2012

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks has named Redhead Equipment of Regina, Sask. its 2012 Distributor of the Year for Canada.

Mack offering extended warranty coverage on E7 engines

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has launched a new engine overhaul program for owners of Mack E7 engines, offering extended warranty coverage of up to three years or 350,000 miles.

Mack donates $25,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Mack Trucks has donated $25,000 to New York City to support relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The donation will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to...

Mack receives large order from US Army

LEHIGH VALLEY, Penn. -- The US Army has placed a sizeable order with Mack for heavy-duty tractors and trailers.