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September 14, 2021

Mack Trucks Puts a Premium on Maximum Uptime

Mack Trucks announced today the new Mack® Premium Service Agreement, a comprehensive maintenance program that simplifies maintenance management and helps increase uptime, optimize vehicle safety and performance and improve cost of ownership for Mack Anthem®, Mack Pinnacle™, Mack Granite®, Mack TerraPro® and Mack LR customers...

August 31, 2021

Volvo Trucks’ VNR Electric Will Deliver Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Transportation to New River Valley Plant

The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, will be deployed on local logistics routes servicing the company’s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly operations in Dublin, Virginia by end the end of 2021...

August 12, 2021

Volvo Trucks Delivers the First of Five VNR Electrics to New York Customer Manhattan Beer Distributors

Volvo Trucks North America today delivered its first Class 8, battery-electric regional hauling truck on the East Coast to its customer Manhattan Beer Distributors...

July 28, 2021

President Joe Biden Visits Mack Trucks Lehigh Valley Operations

Mack Trucks today hosted President Joe Biden at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack heavy-duty models for North America and export are assembled...

July 22, 2021

Volvo Trucks Introduces Volvo Blue Contract Service Offering to Enhance Uptime

Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo Blue Contract service offering, a comprehensive maintenance program designed to improve uptime, assist in optimizing truck performance and simplify maintenance management for customers and dealers...

June 30, 2021

Volvo Trucks Partners with Bendix to Help Boost Driver Safety and Training

Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect® Processor (SDP5™ Full) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models...

June 29, 2021

New York City Department of Sanitation to Purchase Seven Mack® LR Electric models

Mack Trucks announced today that the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack® LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs...

June 22, 2021

Mack® LR Electric to be Spotlighted During WasteExpo 2021

Attendees of WasteExpo 2021 will experience the Mack® LR Electric, Mack’s first refuse model with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain, firsthand during the show, June 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center...

June 21, 2021

Meet the Mack Trucks Customers Starring in the 2022 Mack Calendar

The votes are in and Mack is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Mack Trucks Calendar Contest...

June 15, 2021

Mack Displays Breadth of Mack® Granite® Model Lineup with Augmented Reality Experience at World of Concrete 2021

Mack Trucks displayed its range of Mack® Granite® models through an in-booth Augmented Reality (AR) experience at World of Concrete 2021, June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center...

June 14, 2021

New Mack Anthem® Day Cab Roof Fairing Improves Fuel Efficiency, Total Cost of Ownership

Mack Trucks announced today that it’s now offering a newly designed Mack Anthem® day cab roof fairing, offering customers increased fuel efficiency benefits and improved total cost of ownership...

June 8, 2021

Mack® mDRIVE™ HD Now Available in Mack TerraPro® Concrete Pumpers Powered by the Mack MP®8 Engine

Mack Trucks customers can now order a Mack® mDRIVE™HD automated manual transmission (AMT) in Mack TerraPro® cabover concrete pumpers powered by the 13-liter Mack MP®8 engine...

May 19, 2021

Mack Financial Services Offers Special Financing for Mack® MD Series Models

Mack Trucks announced today that its all-new Mack® MD Series models now have special financing options available from Mack Financial Services (MFS) for customers in the U.S. and Canada...

May 18, 2021

Air Conditioning 101: Is Your Fleet Ready For The Summer Months?

If your Air Conditioning (A/C) system is having trouble keeping you cool on a hot day, don’t sweat through it.

May 17, 2021

Its Time to Clean Your Condenser

Are you ready to put winter behind you? If so, it’s time to inspect and clean the condenser in every vehicle in your fleet. By doing so, you’ll be ensured that this vital component should work as expected during summer’s heat.

May 10, 2021

Volvo Trucks’ I-Shift Transmission Technology Still Leading Innovation in North America After 15 Years

Volvo Trucks’ revolutionary I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission celebrates 15 years in North America in 2021, and continues to set industry benchmarks for fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, safety and driver comfort...

May 5, 2021

Volvo Trucks and Lytx Partner to Boost Safety and Performance with State-of-the-Art Video Telematics

Onboard technology from Lytx®, a leading provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, is now available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option. The integration of this technology reinforces Volvo Trucks’ vision Towards Zero Accidents and commitment to offering the latest safety features for its customers...

April 26, 2021

Mack Trucks Celebrates 100 Years of Trucking Leadership in Canada

Mack Trucks reached a significant milestone in Canada in 2021 – it’s 100th anniversary...

April 20, 2021

Volvo Trucks Opens New Training Facility in California to Support More Customers and New VNR Electric Model

Volvo Trucks expands its North American training footprint with the addition of a 9,600-square-foot location in Hayward, California, conveniently located near San Francisco. It is scheduled to open June 1...

April 20, 2021

CTA: Stop Singling Out Truck Drivers as COVID Source

As positive COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, there is an increased emphasis on solutions to stopping the virus and, naturally, renewed focus on some industries which are accused of disproportionally propelling its spread to other sectors of the economy. The Canadian Trucking Alliance is stating, unequivocally, that trucking – and truck drivers in particular – is not one of them...

March 29, 2021

Volvo Trucks Celebrates 25 Years of Setting Industry Standards with Iconic VNL Model

The 25th anniversary of the Volvo VNL marks over a quarter century of definitive innovation from Volvo Trucks North America, raising standards of design, efficiency, performance and safety that have served as a road map for the heavy-duty trucking industry...

March 24, 2021

Mack® LR Electric Eligible for Incentives to Improve Total Cost of Ownership

Mack Trucks announced today that the Mack® LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the U.S. and Canada...

March 18, 2021

Volvo VNR Electric Now Eligible for Vehicle Funding and Incentives Across North America

The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, is now eligible for dozens of funding and incentive programs across North America...

March 11, 2021

Shop profile: Gaining an advantage

With paperless processes and advanced management technology, the steadily growing Vision Truck Group dealership service operation is driving up efficiency and proficiency...

March 8, 2021

Mack® Command Steer for Mack Granite® Models Now in Production

Mack® Command Steer, Mack’s highly anticipated active steering system that reduces driver fatigue, is now in production in Mack Granite® axle back models...

March 8, 2021

Mack® mRIDE™ Suspension Paired with Mack Axles Delivers Weight Savings, Increased Payload

The Mack® mRIDE™ spring leaf over rubber block suspension, ideal for vocational customers needing improved stability and greater traction on jobsites, now offers additional weight savings for increased payload when paired with proprietary Mack axles...

March 4, 2021

Unlimited Parameter Updates Now Available to Customers Through Volvo Trucks’ Remote Programming Service

With access to all Volvo Trucks parameter updates, customers can now optimize their vehicles’ operations without limitations. Parameter updates can be completed from virtually anywhere, enabling Volvo Trucks North America customers and their drivers to boost their uptime, efficiency and productivity...

March 4, 2021

Mack Improves Uptime Through Unlimited Parameter Updates with Mack® Over The Air (OTA)

Mack customers can now make unlimited parameter updates through the Mack®Over The Air (OTA) remote programming solution, improving uptime and simplifying the update process...

February 23, 2021

DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks join forces to speed up transition to fossil free road transport on longer distances

DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks...

January 28, 2021

Mack Fuel Savings Calculator Demonstrates Benefits of Next-Generation Mack® MP®8HE+ Powertrain Package

Mack Trucks recently launched a fuel savings calculator for the next-generation Mack®MP®8HE+ powertrain package...

January 8, 2021

D13TC Standard for All VNL Models

Our next generation Turbo Compound is 6% more fuel efficient...

December 14, 2020

Driver Display Activation Remote Programming Feature Now Standard on All Volvo Trucks, Further Enhancing Customers’ Uptime

The new enhancement to Remote Programming, as part of Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics bundle of Uptime Services, now allows operators to directly activate over-the-air system updates within minutes at the next convenient time and location...

December 3, 2020

Volvo Gold Contract Service Offering Standard with the New Volvo VNR Electric Model

Volvo Trucks North America has full confidence in the Volvo VNR Electric and is committed to making the transition to electric truck ownership smooth and seamless for its customers by offering special financing and insurance solutions through Volvo Financial Services (VFS), service and support bundles available for ease of ownership throughout the life cycle of the new truck model.

December 3, 2020

Volvo Trucks Introduces the Volvo VNR Electric Model in the U.S., Canada

Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021.

October 26, 2020

Next Generation Mack® MP®8HE Engine Boosts Fuel Efficiency by up to 3 Percent

Mack Trucks today announced a new version of its 13-liter Mack® MP®8HE engine that improves fuel efficiency by up to 3 percent...

September 23, 2020

First Mack® LR Electric Model Begins Service with New York City Department of Sanitation

Mack Trucks has turned over the keys to its highly anticipated Mack®LR Electric demonstration model to New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials, who will put it through rigorous, real-world trials...

September 22, 2020

Roanoke Valley Operations Begins Full Production of Mack® MD Series

Mack Trucks’ all-new Mack®MD Series of medium-duty vehicles is now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Virginia...

September 16, 2020

Mack® LR Electric to Begin Production in 2021

Mack Trucks today announced plans to commercialize the Mack® LR Electric, its revolutionary refuse model...

September 2, 2020

Mack Highlights Features, Benefits of Mack® MD Series for Customers during Virtual Event

Mack Trucks recently hosted a virtual deep-dive session about the all new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks...

August 24, 2020

New Mack® MD Series to be Supported by Best-in-Class Body Builder Resources

Mack Trucks announced today that the all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks will be supported by Mack’s extensive body builder resources, ensuring the same unmatched level of support provided for its Class 8 vehicles...

June 18, 2020

Mack Trucks' Customers Take Starring Role in 2021 Mack Calendar

The truck lineup for the 2021 Mack Trucks Calendar is set...

May 14, 2020

Mack Certified Uptime Dealers Implement Processes to Promote Safety, Social Distancing

Mack Certified Uptime Dealers are creating new procedures to help ensure the safety of employees and customers...

April 29, 2020

Volvo Trucks Recognizes Vision Truck Group as 2019 Canada Dealer of the Year

Volvo Trucks has named Vision Truck Group as its 2019 Canada Dealer of the Year...

April 21, 2020

Mack Trucks Parts Availability Remains Strong during COVID-19

As the trucking industry rises to meet the critical needs of society during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, Mack Trucks continues to support its customers and dealers with strong parts availability...

March 16, 2020

Mack Trucks Celebrates 120 Years of Drive Axle Expertise with Introduction of the Mack® S852 85,000-lb. Tandem Axles

Mack Trucks today introduced the Mack® S852, an 85,000-lb. GAW (gross axle weight) rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles. The new rating comes as Mack celebrates 120 years of drive axle design, engineering and manufacturing...

March 10, 2020

Mack Trucks Tames Driver Strain on the Jobsite with Command Steer for Mack® Granite®

Mack Trucks is helping reduce the effects of the rigorous demands of the jobsite by bringing its highly advanced Mack® Command Steer active steering system to Mack Granite® axle back models...

March 4, 2020

Mack Trucks Debuts Mack® MD Series at the Work Truck Show

Mack Trucks unveiled to the public for the first time its highly anticipated all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks during the Work Truck Show March 3-6 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis...

February 20, 2020

Mack Launches Driver-Activated Over The Air Updates, Improving Uptime for Customers

Mack Trucks today announced the launch of driver-activated Mack® Over The Air updates, enabling customers to activate their software updates on their own schedule 24/7 while also improving uptime...

February 4, 2020

Mack Granite Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Features

The versatile Mack® Granite® model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite...

January 30, 2020

Mack Trucks Launches Mack MD Series Medium-Duty Truck

Mack Trucks today launched the all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks, adding to its already robust product lineup to reach new customers and applications. Serial production of the Mack MD Series will begin in July 2020...

October 28, 2019

Mack Anthem® Aces #Mackonomics Midterm

Halfway through their year-long test drives of Mack Anthem® models, two customers – Jamie Hagen, owner of Stratford, South Dakotabased Hell Bent Xpress, LLC, and Joel Morrow, senior driver and vice president for fleet equipment procurement at Ploger Transportation based in Norwalk, Ohio – are achieving outstanding fuel efficiency...

October 3, 2019