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Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group is now a Mack Certified EV Dealer

Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group, based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada is now a Mack Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer. This designation means that Pacific Coast went through requirements so that it would be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse model. To become EV-certified, Mack dealers must meet numerous safety,

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Hendrickson’s HAULMAXX EX launched at Mack Trucks

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Mack Trucks to offer the Next Generation HAULMAAX EX heavy-duty rubber suspension. The Mack TerraPro and LR cab-over vehicles are now available for purchase with the HAULMAAX EX suspension at authorized Mack dealers.     The HAULMAAX EX suspension’s equalizing beam distributes the load equally between both

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Watch: Three ways today’s electric trucks are inspiring the electric trucks of tomorrow

Electric trucks have hit the road. Right now, electric trucks from both Peterbilt and Kenworth are in use in California ports; electric Freightliner and Fuso models from Daimler Trucks North America are in use by customers; and Volvo Trucks and Mack both have their own electric models that debuted early this year. There’s a lot

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Watch: Mack Trucks provides market update, details limited edition Anthem

At NACV 2019, Mack Trucks’ leadership provided an end-of-the-year market update, and shared its outlook for 2020, which they see returning to more “normal” numbers compared with 2019. (Watch that video above.) They also announced the Mack Black limited edition Anthem that is currently available for order. (Watch the product announcement below. Click here to

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How do my truck’s axles integrate with…

The axle is a complementary part, working with both the powertrain and the suspension. It’s important to understand the relationship between these components and to make sure that your truck and trailer axles are operating in unison with the parts they complement.

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GCI Slingers and Gravel Conveyors maximizes profits by making the most of data

While many fleets guard their fleet’s data and information closely, Aaron Witmer, operations manager of GCI Slingers and Gravel Conveyors, is beyond excited to share it.

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Actively reducing risk: Taking stock of the safety systems available for medium-duty trucks

In medium-duty commercial operations, safety systems are becoming more important and prevalent as fleets seek to reduce the risk of their trucks being involved in accidents, to improve the safety of drivers and to potentially lower insurance costs.

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Reman powertrains offer optimum TCO, ROI

Getting the most out of your investment is key to maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and getting the best return on investment (ROI). One way to achieve those goals is to purchase remanufactured powertrain components. With the high-quality remanufacturing procedures offered today by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which go beyond just restoring component to

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Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission standard on Mack Pinnacle

The Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission (AMT) is now standard on the Mack Pinnacle highway model. mDrive offers increased fuel efficiency, productivity and safety to even more Mack customers, and more than 50% of Pinnacle models sold now are equipped with the transmission, said the company. Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks North American Sales

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Engine OE overhaul programs

Cummins Cummins offers a number of overhaul and warranty programs, including the ISX Overhaul Kit Program, for customers who need to overhaul a 1998-2009 ISX engine; ISX Absolute Power Program, which offers the overhaul kit, injectors and cylinder head; and the National Overhaul Warranty (NOW) Program for Cummins mid-range (C8.3, ISC, QSC, ISL, QSL) and

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2013 Capitol Christmas Tree bound for D.C. on a MACK Pinnacle

The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree is making its cross-country journey from the Colville National Forest near Usk, Wash., to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on a 2014 MACK Pinnacle Axle Back model. The tractor and a customized trailer carrying the 88-ft. Engelmann Spruce will make 24 stops in cities nationwide along the way.