Press release – North America
Mack Trucks Reaches Major Milestone with 200,000 Connected Vehicles
2024-11-07
Innovative telematics solutions drive efficiency and uptime for customers
GREENSBORO, NC (Nov. 7, 2024) –Mack Trucks announced today that it has achieved a significant milestone in its connected vehicle journey, with more than 200,000 Class 8 trucks built with its proprietary telematics gateway since 2014. This achievement underscores Mack’s commitment to maximizing customer uptime through innovative connectivity solutions.
Connected Mack® trucks are supported around the clock by Mack OneCall® agents at the company's 24/7 Uptime Center, ensuring customers receive continuous support for their operations.
"This milestone represents more than just connected trucks – it demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with the tools and support needed to maximize uptime and operational efficiency,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. "Every connected Mack truck on the road today benefits from our integrated approach to vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and performance optimization. Connected vehicles include diagnostics through Mack GuardDog® Connect, remote software updates via Mack Over The Air and fleet monitoring services through the Mack Connect portal.”
The proprietary telematics gateway, standard on all Mack trucks with Mack engines since late 2014, powers several key services. Mack GuardDog Connect serves as a proactive diagnostic and repair planning solution that monitors critical fault codes and immediately notifies customers of issues requiring attention. The system categorizes alerts by severity and provides detailed repair information, allowing fleets to make informed decisions about service needs.
Mack Over The Air (OTA) provides remote software update capability that has demonstrated a reduction of unplanned downtime by more than 24%. Customers can perform software updates remotely, ensuring their trucks maintain optimal performance without unnecessary shop visits.
The Mack® Connect portal provides real-time visibility into vehicle location, fuel economy and safety metrics, enabling fleet managers to optimize their operations and improve efficiency. Mack Connect allows its customers unprecedented visibility into key performance as well as the status of any GuardDog or Mack OTA information.
The connected vehicle portal also supports proactive maintenance services through Mack's service contracts, using real-time vehicle data to anticipate maintenance needs based on actual operating conditions.
"The real power of having 200,000 connected vehicles lies in how this technology actively supports our customers’ businesses,” said Patrick Brown, director of strategy at Mack Trucks. "These connected services help our customers maximize productivity and uptime through innovative technology and comprehensive support, ultimately leading to a better return on their investment in Mack trucks.”
Dedicated to durability, reliability and meeting the needs of customers, Mack Trucks has provided purpose-built transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and Mack® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive distribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks, diesel engines and transmissions sold in North America are assembled in the United States.
Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems and ISO 45001 standard for health and safety management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.
Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, which is driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase customer uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs about 104,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets. In 2023, net sales amounted to about $52 billion. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.
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