By: JGK Media Staff
Mack Trucks is gearing up to launch a new flagship on-highway semi-truck in 2025. While details remain somewhat unclear, Mack Trucks President Stephen Roy has strongly hinted that this new vehicle will be a significant departure from the current Anthem model, potentially even a completely new design. Roy described it as an “industry disrupter,” suggesting that the truck will offer substantial advancements that will allow Mack to compete in a larger segment of the market, specifically aiming for the premium segment that currently represents 70% of the market. This suggests the new truck will likely feature advanced technology, improved efficiency, and potentially a more luxurious or driver-centric design.
Mack anticipates that this new flagship truck, combined with an expansion of Volvo Group’s North American truck production capacity (Volvo being Mack’s parent company) and the resolution of ongoing supply chain challenges, will significantly boost their market share. Their stated goal is to triple their long-haul market share and surpass the 10% market share threshold for Class 8 trucks by 2030. Currently, Mack holds approximately 6.5% of the Class 8 market.
The current Mack on-highway lineup includes the Anthem, launched in 2017, and the Pinnacle. The Anthem offers various configurations, including 70-inch stand-up sleepers, 48-inch flat-top sleepers, and day cabs. Engine options for the Anthem include 11-liter MP7, 13-liter MP8, and MP 8HE diesel engines, as well as a Cummins ISX-12N natural gas engine option for certain cab configurations. Axle options range from 4×2 to 8×6. The Pinnacle is available in similar cab configurations as the Anthem and offers a variety of MP8 engine options.
In addition to their heavy-duty trucks, Mack has recently re-entered the medium-duty market after a hiatus since 2002. They now offer the MD6 and MD7 models, with production beginning in July 2020 and a refresh launched in August 2024. This re-entry has been successful for Mack, achieving a 5% market share in the medium-duty segment. Notably, Mack has also embraced electrification, introducing its first medium-duty electric vehicle, the MD Electric, in March 2023. This followed the launch of the Mack LR Electric for refuse applications in December 2021, marking Mack’s commitment to electric vehicles in different sectors.
