Why not a Mack ?

[Rob A]

I'm just curious, all the D units seem to be either Freightliners or Internationals . Why aren't there more Macks?

 

[guest]

I am not too sure. But, I heard that Mack does not allow choices wihen it comes to engines and transmissions.

 

[Randy]

It seems to me that the mack still has that "construction type" attitude. It may be because it does not have that refined look like the fl70.

Randy

 

[guest]

Think about where you normally see a lot of Macks,,at consrtuction zones,coal mine and logging hauling,These trucks do this well as they are designed for very rugged hauling,but as a result have extremly tough suspension systems giving them a hard ride,When you drive 100,000 miles a year a godd riding truck is important,,I am not sure what Mack is selling in the conventional straight truck these days,but a few years ago it was a French made Renault with a Mack name plate. Mack is owned by Renault as Freightliner is owned by Mercedes Benz.They do make the mid liner straight truck which is a cab over.

 

[Rob A]

They are still selling the Renault with the Mack nameplate, both in conventional and cab over. The MS 300 and CS 300. These could be for expediter application.