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Mack Trucks Inc.
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Mack, Volvo offering over-the-air engine updates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mack and Volvo both announced at the spring meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council that they’ll be offering over-the-air software and parameter updates. Ash Makki, product marketing manager with Volvo, said up to 75% of engine…
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Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck
TORONTO, Ont. – Mack Truck has brought its GuardDog Connect telematics platform to its LR model refuse truck. The system is now available across the entire line of Mack Trucks. GuardDog Connect monitors fault codes that could lead to unscheduled…
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Mack, Volvo Uptime Centers seeing impressive benefits
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mack and Volvo have received an award for their Certified Uptime Center training programs. The companies received a Brandon Hall Group gold award for Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy. The awards are given…
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Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has developed a new fuel economy tool that allows dealers to demonstrate to customers the potential fuel savings from certain spec’s. The tool allows Mack customers to input and modify a number of variables on…
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Mack to improve fuel economy in 2017 engines, adds Predictive Cruise to mDrive
AUSTIN, Texas — Mack is updating its engines to provide fuel efficiency gains of up to 8.8% through the use of turbo-compounding, a new common rail fuel injection system and other enhancements. The upgrades will be offered on the 2017…
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Mack benefiting from strengthening vocational truck market
AUSTIN, Texas — Truck orders have experienced a steep drop over the past seven months but vocational orders are strengthening relative to on-highway. And that’s good news for Mack Trucks. Dennis Slagle, group executive vice-president and president, Mack Trucks, said…
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Mack extends service intervals
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack has extended service intervals for engine oil and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). The extended intervals cover model year 2011 and newer Mack trucks with MP7, MP8 and MP10 Mack engines and can potentially save owners thousands…
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Is your Mack calendar-worthy?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks is allowing customers to nominate, and select, six trucks to appear in its 2016 calendar. Customers can nominate their rig on Mack’s Facebook page. The company’s 100,000-plus fans will then vote on the trucks that…
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Mack introduces heavy-duty mDrive for Granite
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Mack has unveiled a new heavy-duty version of its mDrive automated manual transmission, which will come standard on Mack Granite trucks. “Our construction customers told us they wanted a heavy-duty version of the mDrive designed specifically to…
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Mack Trucks museum turns 30
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Mack Trucks Historical Museum turned 30 on Nov. 9. The museum, based in Allentown, Pa., celebrates 114 years of Mack history. “Through its many exhibits and displays, the Mack Museum brings to life the rich history…
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MACK OFFERING HARDWARE-FREE FLEET MANAGEMENT TOOLS
I spent a little time yesterday on a call with Mack Trucks execs, who were launching a new service with Telogis that provides a full suite of fleet management tools using the truck’s existing telematics system. An extension of GuardDog…
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Mack offers new Super Econodyne
GREENSBORO, NC — Mack Trucks has a new powertrain suited for regional and bulk haul runs. The MP7 Super Econodyne (SE) puts out 405hp and 1,560 lb.-ft of torque. When mated with a Mack mDrive automated manual transmission (AMT) and…
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Mack spending US$26 million on factory upgrades and equipment
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks Inc. is investing in new equipment and new processes with the goal of producing better vehicles. The company is spending US$26 million to upgrade the Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly facility in Macungie, Pa. Among…
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New leadership for Volvo in Canada
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has hired a new executive for its Canadian operations. Greig Howlett, who was formerly director of sales at Mack Trucks Inc., has been named as vice-president, Canada region, and will succeed Brent Weary, who is…
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New v.p. of national accounts for Mack Trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks announced today that it recently named its new vice-president of national accounts. In this new role, Stan Mikalonis will spearhead Mack’s national accounts team and will be based at the Greensboro Mack World headquarters. “Mack…
