Mack Trucks releases fuel savings calculator for MP8HE+ powertrain package
In an effort to tout the fuel-saving capabilities of the company’s MP8HE+ powertrain package, Mack Trucks recently launched a fuel savings calculator on its website. The fuel savings calculator allows Mack website visitors to select fleet size, number of trucks in their fleet and the average cost per gallon of diesel fuel. The information is
Mack Trucks enhances axle warranty for 2022 models
Mack Trucks has enhanced its standard Mack axle warranty for model year 2022 Mack models. Mack vehicles covered under the enhanced axle warranty include Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR models. The standard heavy-duty warranty for line haul, construction and refuse was extended to 60 months or 500,000 miles for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle
Conway Beam Truck Group opens Volvo, Mack Trucks dealer facility near Buffalo, NY
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks dealership Conway Beam Truck Group has opened a new 75,000 sq.-ft. location in West Seneca, New York. The facility is located on 25 acres at 1500 North America Drive. It features 51 service bays, including three compressed natural gas bays, a separate wash bay and an overhead crane.
Mack Trucks adds Apple CarPlay, updated seats to Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite
Mack Trucks is adding Apple CarPlay for Mack infotainment and updated Mack Premium Comfort 2.0 seats in Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models. Both new features are now available for order. Once connected, Apple CarPlay displays functions like navigation, phone controls and music on the Mack infotainment system. Customers whose trucks are spec’d with the
Mack Trucks delivers LR Electric refuse truck to Republic Services
Mack Trucks has delivered a pre-production Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin in-service trials in real-world refuse routes. Mack says it will use what it learns from the trials to further refine the LR Electric as it prepares to accept orders for the truck in Q4 of 2020, with production beginning in 2021.
Mack Trucks begins full production of medium-duty MD Series, provides details about the new trucks
The new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks is now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Va., the company announced. The Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, and the MD7, a Class 7 model, began rolling off the line Sept. 1 in preparation for delivery to
Mack Trucks debuts Geotab Connected telematics platform
Mack Trucks has announced Geotab Connected by Mack, a new integrated, expandable, open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers which includes access to fleet management, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and driver compliance solutions. Geotab Connected by Mack is a cloud-based platform and requires no additional installation or hardware on 2015 and newer Mack truck
A full lineup: Mack Trucks expands its product offerings with new medium-duty trucks
It’s been almost 20 years since the Mack Trucks bulldog was seen on a new medium-duty truck model, so it was big news when the OEM recently launched the new Mack MD Series. “We’re already providing our customers with a full product lineup of Class 8 vehicles, so the Mack MD Series expands even further the
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks suspend production due to Coronavirus concerns
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have suspended the manufacturing process in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to customers posted to the Volvo website, Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Verhooeve wrote that “out of an abundance of caution we have suspended our manufacturing operations to protect plant employees.
Mack Trucks launches medium-duty MD Series
These new trucks will meet the needs of trucking applications requiring dry van/refrigerated, stake/flatbed, dump and tank truck vocations, the company says.
