5/7/2019 – Luz Elena Jurado has been appointed managing director for Volvo Trucks in Mexico, effective immediately. She succeeds Martin Sáenz, who will return to his previous position as CFO of Volvo Trucks Mexico. “Volvo Trucks is moving forward in our mission of driving progress through transport solutions that create sustainable, long-term value for our […]
GREENSBORO, NC (April 25, 2019) – Building on the success of its nine-episode debut, Mack Trucks’ RoadLife series is returning for a second season on Amazon Prime Video and http://roadlife.tv. RoadLife, produced in-house by the Mack marketing team, celebrates hard-working men and women in the trucking industry whose commitment to getting the job done helps […]
4/24/2019 – Volvo Trucks’ newest series of parameter updates complements its newly-launched Parameter Plus subscription package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle. With over 250 parameters to choose from, this new set of updates will provide customers with notable value in terms of cost savings, fuel efficiency and uptime. […]
4/16/2019 – “Because the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it is no longer enough for Volvo to solely focus on developing and offering state-of-the-art trucks and services. The challenges we are facing demand a far more holistic approach,” said Peter Voorhoeve, President of Volvo Trucks North America. “We are prepared for this […]
MONTRÉAL (April 11, 2019) – Mack Trucks announced today the certification of Montreal-based Mack Laval, its third Mack® Certified Uptime Dealer in Quebec, Canada, and third French-language location. The accreditation confirms the dealer has met stringent requirements to amplify customer service and uptime. Mack made the announcement April 11 during ExpoCam at Place Bonaventure, Montreal. […]
MONTRÉAL (April 11, 2019) – To maximize uptime and significantly extend the life of electrical charging system components, Mack Trucks today announced that it is making a battery refresher standard on all Mack® models. The battery refresher helps reduce and reverse the effects of sulfation, giving lead-acid batteries longer life and superior performance. Mack made […]
GREENSBORO, NC (April 1, 2019) – For the next year, two customers operating Mack Anthem® models will track their fuel savings efforts and share their experiences. Jamie Hagen, owner of Stratford, South Dakota-based Hell Bent Xpress, LLC, and Joel Morrow, senior driver and vice president for fleet equipment procurement at Ploger Transportation based in Norwalk, […]
GREENSBORO, NC (March 20, 2019) – Operating in the ultra-competitive Seattle area construction market, Maple Valley, Washington-based Silver Streak Trucking depends on its fleet being ready to meet any challenge. That’s why Silver Streak relies on Mack Trucks and its industry-leading uptime solutions to keep their trucks on the job. “Time is money, and having […]
GREENSBORO, NC (March 19, 2019) – Mack Trucks today displayed its second-generation zero-emission capable Class 8 drayage truck at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Low Carbon Transportation Heavy-Duty Showcase in Sacramento, California. The plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) truck, which is based on a Mack® Pinnacle™ axle back daycab, has been operating in revenue service […]
3/18/2019 – Jeff Lester has been appointed Senior Vice President, US Dealer Sales for Volvo Trucks North America. Jeff will begin his new position on April 1. Jeff Lester will lead the US sales organization, working closely with the five regional Vice Presidents, their district managers and the Volvo Trucks dealerships. Jeff is a senior […]