Trucks Mack reduces suspension weight, launches steer assist for Granite March 8, 2021 Mack Trucks has trimmed up to 146 lb. from its mRide spring leaf over rubber block suspension when paired to Mack axles. The weight savings result from Mack casting suspension…
Software Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates March 5, 2021 Mack is now offering unlimited parameter updates through its Over the Air remote programming. Available parameter updates include maximum road speed, multiple idle shutdown parameter and kits, and controls…
Equipment Redhead Equipment named top Canadian Mack dealer February 15, 2021 Redhead Equipment in Regina, Sask., was named Mack Trucks Dealer of the Year for the Canada region. Bergey’s Truck Centers in Pennsauken, N.J., won the 2020 North American Dealer of…
Equipment Mack, Volvo launch new online parts platform January 25, 2021 Volvo and Mack have launched a new e-commerce parts platform, to improve the speed and efficiency of online parts order fulfillment. PartsASIST, offered by both brands, allows customers to register…
Equipment Republic Services takes delivery of first electric refuse truck October 6, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Republic Services has taken delivery of its first Mack LR Electric waste collection truck. The keys were handed over during a virtual ceremony and press conference Oct.
Equipment Mack renovates assembly plant October 1, 2020 MACUNGIE, Pa. – Mack Trucks has completed a US$84-million renovation project at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pa. The project, dubbed “Reborn,” revitalized the facility’s infrastructure, equipment, systems…
Equipment After Covid-related delay, Mack’s MD Series now in full production September 22, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Production of Mack’s new medium-duty trucks was pushed back two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the trucks began rolling off the line Sept. 1. While…
Equipment Mack’s back in medium duty July 28, 2020 We haven’t seen the Bulldog on the hood of a medium-duty truck since the early aughts when Mack retired the Freedom Series and the CS300P, a conventional version of the…
Equipment Mack now producing medium-duty models July 27, 2020 ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. – Mack Trucks has begun producing its new MD Series of medium-duty trucks. Full production is slated to begin Sept. 1. However, a Class 7 Mack MD7…
Volvo and Mack integrating Geotab telematics June 22, 2020 Volvo and Mack are both partnering with Geotab to integrate factory-fit telematics packages into their trucks, offering support for fleet management, diagnostics, and compliance. The Geotab Drive…
Equipment Mack Trucks produces, donates PPE May 26, 2020 ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has manufactured and donated about 500 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local organizations. The equipment was produced at the company’s Lehigh Valley Operations…
Equipment Mack, Volvo offering over-the-air engine updates March 1, 2017 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…
Equipment Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck November 11, 2016 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.
Equipment Mack, Volvo Uptime Centers seeing impressive benefits November 11, 2016 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…
Business Management Mack dealers offering new fuel economy comparison tool August 10, 2016 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…
