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Mack

Subsidiary of Volvo Group (AB Volvo)

Founded 1900 Greensboro, North Carolina, USA Class 8
7 models
Founded
1900
Class range
Class 8
Models
7
Open recalls
99

Manufacturer at a glance

Mack is a USA-headquartered manufacturer of Class 8 commercial trucks, a subsidiary of Volvo Group (AB Volvo). The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. We currently cover 7 Mack truck models: Anthem, Granite, LR (Low-Cab-Forward Refuse), MD Electric, MD6 / MD7 (medium-duty), Pinnacle, TerraPro. There are 99 NHTSA recalls on record for Mack trucks. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.

About Mack

Mack Trucks is an American heavy-truck manufacturer founded in 1900 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Long known for rugged vocational and highway trucks and its bulldog emblem, Mack builds Class 8 tractors and vocational trucks — the Anthem (highway), Pinnacle (highway/regional), and Granite (vocational/construction) — powered by Mack's proprietary MP7, MP8, and MP10 engines with the mDRIVE automated manual transmission. Mack has been part of the Volvo Group since 2001 and shares Volvo Group powertrain and chassis platforms while keeping its distinct brand, dealer network, and vocational focus. Mack trucks are assembled at the Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

Company history

Mack Trucks was founded by the Mack brothers in 1900 in Brooklyn, New York, and became famous for durable trucks used in construction, refuse, and military service — the origin of the phrase "built like a Mack truck." Mack was acquired by Renault Vehicules Industriels, and in 2001 became part of the Volvo Group when Volvo acquired Renault's truck operations. Under Volvo Group ownership, Mack modernized its lineup while retaining its vocational strength and American identity.

Market position and reputation

Mack is a major North American Class 8 manufacturer with particular strength in vocational segments — refuse, construction, and dump — while the Anthem competes in the highway market. Its trucks appeal to fleets and owner-operators who value durability and a strong vocational dealer and parts network.

Engine partners and powertrain

Mack trucks are powered by:

  • → Mack (proprietary MP engines)
  • → Cummins
Model lineup

7 Mack models in our database, grouped by truck type. Tap a model to see specs, recalls, and owner complaints.

Truck Tractor (2)

Mack Anthem
Class 8 • 2017–present
The Mack Anthem is Mack's flagship Class 8 highway tractor, introduced in 2017 to replace the Pinnacle in the long-haul market. Offered as a day cab a…
Mack Pinnacle
Class 8 • 2006–present
The Mack Pinnacle is a Class 8 highway and regional tractor introduced in 2006, serving as Mack's main on-highway model before the Anthem took over th…

Severe Duty (2)

Mack Granite
Class 8 • 2001–present
The Mack Granite is the dominant vocational/construction Class 8 truck in North America. With approximately 30-40% market share in the dump truck and …
Mack TerraPro
Class 8 • 2007–present
The Mack TerraPro is Mack's severe-duty vocational truck primarily focused on refuse (garbage truck) applications. The TerraPro has a unique cab-over …

Medium Duty (1)

Mack MD6 / MD7 (medium-duty)
Class 6-7 • 2020–present
The Mack MD6 (Class 6) and MD7 (Class 7) are Mack's re-entry into the medium-duty market — launched 2020 after a decades-long absence from the segme…

Cabover (1)

Mack LR (Low-Cab-Forward Refuse)
Class 8 • 2015–present
The Mack LR is a purpose-built low-cab-forward refuse truck. Distinct from the TerraPro (which has a low-entry conventional cab), the LR is a true cab…

Electric (1)

Mack MD Electric
Class 6-7 • 2023–present
The Mack MD Electric is the battery-electric variant of the Mack MD6/MD7 — Mack's re-entry into electric medium-duty after the LR Electric (Class 8 …
Recall and complaint data
99
NHTSA recalls across 17 models
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28
Owner complaints across 4 models
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Mack?
Mack is owned by Volvo Group (AB Volvo). The company was founded in 1900 in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Under Volvo Group (AB Volvo) ownership, Mack shares engineering platforms, parts supply chains, and engine technology with sister brands while maintaining its own dealer network and distinct brand identity.
What truck classes does Mack make?
Mack manufactures Class 8. Class 8 means trucks with GVWR over 33,000 lb — typically tractor-trailer combinations used for long-haul freight. The lineup includes 7 current models in our database.
What engines do Mack trucks use?
Mack trucks are powered by Mack (proprietary MP engines), Cummins. The engine choice depends on application — highway tractors typically run the larger engines (Detroit DD15, Cummins X15, PACCAR MX-13, Volvo D13) for long-haul fuel economy, while vocational and medium-duty trucks use smaller engines optimized for low-end torque.
How does Mack compare to competitors?
Mack is a major North American Class 8 manufacturer with particular strength in vocational segments — refuse, construction, and dump — while the Anthem competes in the highway market. Its trucks appeal to fleets and owner-operators who value durability and a strong vocational dealer and parts network.
Where can I find Mack recalls and complaints?
Browse open NHTSA recalls at /recalls/?make=Mack — we cross-reference NHTSA's recall database with our truck-focused filter. For owner complaints, visit /complaints/?make=Mack to see what current owners are reporting to NHTSA. For specific VIN recall status, use our VIN decoder tool at /vin/ or check NHTSA.gov/recalls directly.

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