According to Mack Trucks, nearly 2,400 fans participated in voting to select the final wrap design. The winning graphics feature a red, white, and blue theme along with emblems representing all six branches of the U.S. military, giving fans a direct role in choosing how the trucks would appear throughout the 2026 season.

Fans Chose the Design

Instead of selecting the design internally, Mack opened the decision to fans. The chosen wrap highlights the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force while incorporating patriotic colors that will be displayed on trucks traveling with NASCAR equipment from race to race.

The fan vote was part of Mack’s support of NASCAR Salutes, which returns each year as one of the sport’s military appreciation initiatives.

Three Trucks Added to the Program

The special graphics appear on three Mack Pioneer sleeper trucks operating within NASCAR’s transportation fleet. Those vehicles are among 11 Mack Pioneer sleeper models recently added to NASCAR’s lineup of haulers.

As NASCAR’s Official Hauler, Mack provides trucks used to move equipment needed throughout the race season. The three wrapped Pioneer models combine that role with this year’s military recognition effort.

Trucks Scheduled to Appear Throughout the Season

Following their debut as part of NASCAR Salutes activities, the trucks are expected to continue appearing at events throughout the season.

Mack Trucks said fans will have an opportunity to see the vehicles during race weekend activities at Pocono Raceway on June 13, with additional appearances planned as the NASCAR schedule continues.

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The winning trucks were chosen from hundreds of submissions, with thousands of fans voting across Mack’s social media channels over several weeks. Mack said the selected trucks span vocations, regions, and generations, representing the breadth of its customer base across the United States and Canada.

Each winning truck will receive its own month in the calendar. Professional photo shoots are planned this summer to capture the vehicles in their normal working environments.

Winners Include Current and Legacy Mack Trucks

The calendar winners include trucks used in long haul, construction, recycling, waste, electric vehicle, and other commercial operations.

To be eligible, every truck submitted had to be in active commercial service, whether it was a current production truck or a legacy model.

One standout from this year’s selections is a 72-year-old Mack L Model that still hauls on a daily basis. The truck anchors the Old Bulldogs Still Hard at Work category.

Additional standout entries from this year’s contest may also appear across Mack Trucks’ digital and social media channels throughout the year.

2027 Mack Calendar Winners

Built For the Long Haul

Mack Pioneer, Scooter’s Coffee, Omaha, Nebraska

Built For the Toughest Jobs

Mack Granite, Scofield Transfer & Recycling, Inc., Stafford, New York

Built For Versatility

Mack Granite, WM Laramie Hauling, Cicero, Illinois

Alternative Powertrain

LR Electric, Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida
MD Electric, ABC Supply Co., Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin

MD

Construction Materials Group, Inc., Harrisonburg, Virginia

LR

Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Cleveland, Ohio

TerraPro

SBC Waste Solutions Inc., Broadview, Illinois

Old Bulldogs Still Hard at Work

1954 L Model, Last Alarm Foundation, Inc., Tucson, Arizona

Additional Models Will Appear in the Calendar

Mack said the all-new Mack Anthem, all-new Mack Granite, and all-new Keystone will also be featured in the 2027 Mack Calendar.

The calendar will be available later this year at www.mackshop.com.

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The Pioneer was first revealed in April and represents a major step forward in Mack’s highway truck lineup. It is designed to improve aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and driver comfort, making long-haul life easier behind the wheel.

“Starting production of the Pioneer at our Lehigh Valley facility is a proud moment for our entire team,” said Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks. “Our skilled workforce has embraced the advanced manufacturing processes required for this next-generation truck, ensuring every Pioneer that rolls off the line meets Mack’s legendary standards for quality and durability.”

Early interest in the new truck has been strong. Jamie Hagen, owner of Hell Bent Xpress, was among the first to place orders and purchased six Pioneers.

“The time I spent in the Pioneer left me with quite an impression,” Hagen said. “I love the truck from top to bottom, inside and out. The level of efficiency and comfort this new truck brings sets a standard others will only hope to achieve. I can’t wait to have our entire fleet moving freight with happier drivers and more money to the bottom line. Once you’ve driven one, you will never want to go back to anything else.”

For drivers, the Pioneer promises improvements in day-to-day operations, featuring enhancements designed to make long trips more comfortable and less tiring. For fleet operators, it offers opportunities to improve efficiency and performance without compromising driver experience. The start of production is a notable milestone for Mack as it continues to bring new solutions to long-haul trucking.

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This shift marks a move away from the Bendix Fusion system previously used in Mack’s Class 8 lineup. Mack Protect was built in-house to meet the unique needs of Mack drivers and offers new layers of protection — both in terms of crash mitigation and helping prevent incidents before they happen.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all setup, Mack Protect comes in three versions so fleets and drivers can choose what fits best for their needs:

• Mack Protect (Standard) includes core forward-facing tools: adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alerts, traffic stop-and-go support, frontal airbags, forward pedestrian detection, and road sign recognition.
• Mack Protect Pro adds more side protection, including side curtain airbags, lane change alerts, blind spot monitoring on both sides, and pedestrian detection along the sides of the truck.
• Mack Protect Premier takes it a step further with active steering and lane-keeping assist layered on top of the Pro package.

On top of all this, Mack says the system brings in some brand-new technologies never before offered on their trucks. That includes:

• Driver Awareness Support with a heads-up display
• Radar systems for both the driver and passenger sides
• Automatic warnings for forward and side pedestrian detection
• Lane-keeping assistance through active steering

Scott Sokach, senior safety product manager at Mack Trucks, explained that the new system was built with everyday driving challenges in mind.

“The driver awareness features we’ve developed respond directly to the challenges professional drivers face every day,” Sokach said. “Our system is designed not just to respond to emergencies, but to help prevent them from occurring in the first place by extending the driver’s awareness of their surroundings.”

With safety demands evolving quickly in the trucking world — especially on long highway hauls — Mack is clearly putting a stronger focus on helping drivers feel more in control behind the wheel. And with the new Pioneer leading the way, the company seems committed to keeping both drivers and those around them safer mile after mile.

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Built to work with the all-new Mack Pioneer—first revealed in April—this new app is all about making life on the road more efficient, comfortable, and connected.

“The Pioneer was designed with the driver experience as a top priority, offering features like our exclusive premium seating system with armrests on both sides, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a customizable switch layout,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “The MyMack app extends this driver-centric philosophy beyond the cab, giving drivers unprecedented control and information access even when they’re away from their truck.”

Here’s what drivers can do with the MyMack app:

• Check fuel, DEF, and oil levels remotely
• Monitor vehicle lights status
• Turn on the Mack Integrated Parking Cooler to pre-set cab temperature before your shift starts

“The MyMack app represents a significant advancement in how drivers interact with their vehicles,” said Patrick Brown, director of strategy, Mack Trucks. “By putting vital truck information and controls literally in the palm of their hands, we’re helping drivers get the job done more efficiently and safely, while improving their overall experience.”

Part of Mack’s Bigger Connected Platform

The MyMack app is part of Mack’s larger Integrated Uptime bundle, which includes Mack Connect—an all-in-one fleet management portal now standard on the Pioneer. With Mack Connect, drivers and fleet managers can track truck location, review fuel efficiency and idle time, and even see which drivers are coasting too much or braking too hard.

“Mack Connect is built for Mack customers to provide them with more detailed information than they can get elsewhere,” Brown said. “We’re enabling fleet managers to make data-driven decisions that streamline their operations, while maintaining our commitment to maximizing uptime.”

Mack Connect also helps with safety and diagnostics. It monitors seatbelt usage, roll stability events, and braking habits—giving fleets better data for coaching and compliance. Plus, it includes GuardDog Connect, Mack’s diagnostic system that tracks issues, recommends repairs, and even handles over-the-air updates to reduce downtime.

With a five-year intro bundle available and apps ready to download in the Apple Store and Google Play, the MyMack app could be a real game-changer for anyone driving a Pioneer.

For more info, check out Mack’s official news release or head to their site.

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