Mack Trucks News Updates

Business, Equipment

Mack Trucks Brings All Cab Assembly In-House

Volvo Group closed a $40 million deal to buy Commercial Vehicle Group’s Kings Mountain, N.C., cab assembly operations in early October, it said when releasing third-quarter 2024 earnings.

October 24, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Take Downward Turn in June

North American Class 8 truck orders ended three months of year-over-year gains in June, according to ACT Research. Preliminary data showed orders fell 12% to 14,800 units.

July 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New VTNA, Mack Tractors to Leave Plants With HVO in Tank

All Class 8 tractors rolling off VTNA and Mack Trucks production lines are set to depart manufacturing facilities with hydrotreated vegetable oil or renewable diesel in their fuel tanks.

April 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Adds to MD Electric Sales Push With Off-Grid Charging Unit

NEW ORLEANS — Mack Trucks will introduce an off-grid charging unit that is attached to an MD Electric, the OEM said March 5 at the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual showcase.

March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Invests $14.5 Million in Roanoke Valley Expansion

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Va., the company announced Feb. 9.

February 13, 2024
Business, Equipment

Output at Mack Trucks Plants Back to Capacity After Strike

Output at Mack Trucks’ production facilities reached full capacity in recent days after employees returned to work following a six-week strike.

November 29, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW, Mack Trucks Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Mack Trucks on Nov. 15 announced that members of the United Auto Workers union ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the company, covering about 3,900 employees.

November 14, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mack Trucks Launches Subscription-Based Leasing for MD Electric

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks on Oct. 30 launched ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option for the MD Electric truck.

November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Showcases MD Electric Truck in California

SONOMA, Calif. — Mack Trucks showcased its medium-duty MD Electric truck Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Sonoma Raceway.

November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mack, UAW End Latest Labor Talks With No Deal

Negotiations between Mack Trucks and the United Auto Workers union over a labor agreement ended Oct. 26 with no new master contract in place, the Volvo Group subsidiary said.

October 30, 2023