Mack Trucks announced production has begun on the Anthem, a redesigned truck for regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and driver comfort.

The truck is being produced at Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Penn., where all Mack Class 8 vehicles for North America and export are assembled, according to a news release. Mack invested $405 million within the past decade to prepare for production of the Anthem and other Class 8 vehicles in Mack’s portfolio.

“The all-new Anthem represents more than a decade of engineering innovation, delivering practical solutions that address the real challenges facing today’s regional-haul operations,” Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, said in the release. “From rising operational costs, to driver recruitment challenges, we designed the Anthem from the ground up to help our customers succeed.”

The truck is available for order at Mack dealers. “Starting production on the all-new Anthem marks a significant milestone for Mack and for the regional-haul segment,” Randall said. “This truck delivers improvements in every area that matters to our customers’ businesses: fuel efficiency, maneuverability, driver comfort, safety, connectivity and uptime. The Anthem truly is the new standard in regional haul.”