Mack Trucks introduces Electrify My Refuse Route Program
Mack Trucks recently launched its Electrify My Refuse Route Program, a campaign that rewards customers for sharing their refuse routes to prepare the fleet’s readiness for the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle. Through the Electrify My Refuse Route program, customers simply download the Mack Route Recorder app to receive up to $750 in Mack parts reward cards for
Mack Dealer Bruckner’s Truck and Equipment becomes certified EV dealer
Mack Trucks announced that Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment in Fort Worth, Texas, is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, making this the first Mack dealership to be EV-certified in Texas. The designation means Bruckner’s Fort Worth will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 refuse truck.
TransEdge Truck Centers is Mack Trucks’ first certified EV dealer in Northeast
Longtime Mack Trucks dealer TransEdge Truck Centers recently became a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer at its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location. TransEdge will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle and is the first Mack dealer in the Northeastern U.S. to achieve EV certification status. TransEdge, a privately owned Mack dealer since the 1990s,
Amped at ACT Expo: Exciting trucking highlights from the show floor
I could try to tell you about every awesome truck, every mind-expanding technology, and every sustainability-driving service I saw at ACT Expo 2022, but it’s better if I show you. Or at the very least, hit the highlights. That was the goal connecting with David Sickels, editor of The Buzz EV News and my partner
Mack LR electric vehicle to tackle City of Santa Cruz applications
The City of Santa Cruz, California, recently purchased a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, the first fully electric vehicle in the municipality’s sanitation fleet, and plans to purchase another. Mack made the announcement during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center. The City of Santa Cruz currently is working on
Mack Trucks dealer TEC Equipment achieves certified EV dealer status
Mack Trucks announced that TEC Equipment in Oakland, Calif., is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer and will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse truck. Mack made the announcement at the ACT Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Claif..This is the third TEC Equipment location in
Mack Trucks announces first EV-certified Canadian dealer
Mack Laval’s Dorval facility in Montreal, Quebec, is now a Mack Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, making it the first Mack dealer in Canada to achieve this designation. This achievement enables Mack Laval in Dorval to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse truck, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 vehicle. Dealers must meet
Mack EV Range Calculator helps plan routes for electrification
Mack Trucks recently introduced its Range Calculator for Electric Vehicles to help customers simulate real-world collection routes. This information allows customers to plan and build routes for the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle based on many route-specific variables. The Range Calculator for Electric Vehicles takes into account the battery capacity, refuse body application type, ambient temperature, terrain
Truck cruise control technology that looks at the road ahead
If you’ve ever visited the Northeast region of the country, you’ve most likely encountered intimidating terrain. The winding roads. The steep hills. The intricate routes that challenge any seasoned driver, and, most recently, advanced cruise control systems that aim to improve fuel efficiency and driver comfort. Cue Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll, a standard
Mack OneCall roadside assistance service expanded to better serve Mack customers
Mack Trucks expanded its Mack OneCall 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the MackUptime Center to better serve customers who have an unplanned event. The new digital tracking feature enables increased and real-time communication between drivers or fleet managers and roadside assistance providers so that customers are better informed as to when help
Mack Trucks names its North American Dealer of the Year
McMahon Truck Centers based in Charlotte, N.C., is the Mack Trucks 2021 North American Dealer of the Year. Mack named McMahon the winner during an event at the American Truck Dealers Show, March 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mack annually presents the Dealer of the Year awards to its dealers that exceed sales, parts, leasing
Morgan Truck Body unveils electrified truck dry freight body
Morgan Truck Body unveiled a prototype 24-foot dry freight cargo van body. The Morgan Truck Body prototype incorporates new technologies and features including: Weight Reduction – Engineered to offset the added weight associated with EV chassis, Morgan is using advanced composite wall panels and lighter materials for the frame, subframe and accessories to address payload capacity
