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2006

RACQ PAYS TRIBUTE TO MACK

RACQ PAYS TRIBUTE TO MACK
Published: 8 Dec 2006

The RACQ today paid tribute to Mack Trucks for their valuable assistance in transporting RACQ’s travelling centenary exhibition 'Bulldust to Bitumen…& Beyond' around the state during the last 20 months.

PRETTY CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION AHEAD OF FUJITSU V8 SUPERCAR SERIES FINAL

PRETTY CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION AHEAD OF FUJITSU V8 SUPERCAR SERIES FINAL
Published: 7 Dec 2006

Mack/Smiths Trucks Holden V8 Supercar star Nathan Pretty has been crowned World Champion ahead of this weekend’s Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series final at Phillip Island.

TITAN UPGRADES IN FOCUS

TITAN UPGRADES IN FOCUS
Published: 2 Nov 2006

Mack’s experienced team of engineers and designers are continually working with customers and sales representatives to regularly improve each truck model in the Mack range. Titan, Mack’s legendary workhorse, has received several crucial upgrades to maintain its celebrated Outback status.

KARREMAN GROUP WELCOMES 200TH MACK TRUCK

KARREMAN GROUP WELCOMES 200TH MACK TRUCK
Published: 25 Oct 2006

The day that Dick Karreman bought his first Mack truck was the day he stopped working Sundays, and on the eve of receiving his 200th Mack Trident, it is a decision Mr Karreman has spent more than 30 years appreciating.

MACK APPRENTICE RECEIVES CVIAQ AWARD

MACK APPRENTICE RECEIVES CVIAQ AWARD
Published: 18 Oct 2006

A rising young apprentice at Mack's Brisbane dealership was recently acknowledged at one of the transport industry's most presitgious awards night.

MACK NAMES EGR AS ENGINE EMISSION TECHNOLOGY
Published: 11 Oct 2006

Mack Trucks today confirmed that each model in its 2008 range will use proven Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to satisfy the pending federal diesel engine emissions regulation.

240T. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT?

240T. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT?
Published: 3 Oct 2006

To all those operators out there who think they’re big running 200 tonne, Jon Kelly says you’ve got nothing unless it’s a Mack Titan.

MACK RECOGNISED FOR COMMUNITY WORK

MACK RECOGNISED FOR COMMUNITY WORK
Published: 21 Sep 2006

Mack Trucks was recently honoured as the ‘Corporate Community Partner of the Year’ for RSPCA Queensland.

A TAILOR MADE VISION TO MAKE FLEET SMILE

A TAILOR MADE VISION TO MAKE FLEET SMILE
Published: 13 Sep 2006

Making sure drivers are behind the wheel of the best equipment possible goes a long way towards keeping them happy according to Chris Brooks, managing director for Tactical Cargo Solutions.

MACK HONOURED AT SYDNEY TRUCK SHOW

MACK HONOURED AT SYDNEY TRUCK SHOW
Published: 11 Sep 2006

There was a hint of déjà vu in the air at Sydney’s Truck Show as the popularity of Mack’s Fashion Parade dominated proceedings and helped Mack secure the award for ‘Stand of the Show’, reminiscent of the biannual Brisbane Truck Show held in 2005.

PEDIGREE COLLECTOR

PEDIGREE COLLECTOR
Published: 31 Aug 2006

What do you call a man with a collection of more than 150 vintage trucks and tractors? Why Peter Champion of course.

MACK PROVIDES PREMIUM CARE

MACK PROVIDES PREMIUM CARE
Published: 13 Aug 2006

Mack Trucks today ramped up their support of Queensland’s RSCPA Education Mobile Unit (or EMU) with the donation of a new and improved prime mover.

NEW DEALER PRINCIPAL FOR ALBURY

NEW DEALER PRINCIPAL FOR ALBURY
Published: 1 Aug 2006

Mack Trucks has always been a strong believer in the old saying, “No one knows local issues like a local.” And Darren O’Connor is ready to prove just how true this sentiment is.

PRETTY SUPPORTS V8 REVERSE GRID RACES

PRETTY SUPPORTS V8 REVERSE GRID RACES
Published: 19 Jul 2006

The Mack Man of V8 racing, leading Supercar driver Nathan Pretty has come out in support of the continuation of reverse grid races in the second tier Fujitsu Series.

MACK THE TRUCK OF CHOICE FOR VICTOR BRAY

MACK THE TRUCK OF CHOICE FOR VICTOR BRAY
Published: 17 Jul 2006

Something special happens when two legends join forces and the staff at Mack Trucks in Brisbane was there to witness it first hand.

BULLDUST TRUCK IN TOWN FOR MOUNT ISA RODEO

BULLDUST TRUCK IN TOWN FOR MOUNT ISA RODEO
Published: 13 Jul 2006

The RACQ's touring display, Bulldust to Bitumen... and Beyond is on the home stretch now after 13 months of trekking across Queensland and is set to make Mount Isa its biggest stop ever.

TOLL CHOOSES NEW GENERATION TITAN

TOLL CHOOSES NEW GENERATION TITAN
Published: 10 Jul 2006

Toll Liquid Distribution is discovering first hand that outback legends really do only improve with time as a mighty Mack Titan is welcomed into their hard working fleet.

NEW CHASSIS RAIL OPTION BEEFS UP LOADS
Published: 30 Jun 2006

An innovative option on offer from the Mack kennel is set to have Super-Liner LT customers bringing in the big bucks.

PRIMEX ATTRACTS TOP DOG
Published: 21 Jun 2006

Trucks adorned with the legendary chrome Bulldog rubbed shoulders with more than 850 exhibitors at this years Primex field days.

MACK HELPS PICK UP PIECES AFTER CYCLONE LARRY
Published: 15 Jun 2006

Homes are finally being rebuilt across Innisfail as wet weather begins to ease and for a second time, help is arriving on the back of Mack trucks.

RENTING OFFERS NEW LEASE ON LIFE

RENTING OFFERS NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Published: 14 Jun 2006

Rising prices across the board – from fuel to registration – has never made leasing look so good.

BUSH BASHIN' FOR A LIVING

BUSH BASHIN' FOR A LIVING
Published: 8 Jun 2006

When cattle kings of the Territory take on a Titan to help move stock they enter a whole new world. This innovative idea means making the sale on time and cements their story as one of success.

PRETTY MOVES TO SECOND

PRETTY MOVES TO SECOND
Published: 29 May 2006

The Mack/Smiths Trucks team is sitting Pretty in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series thanks to the skill and motivation of a hot new young gun.

TIPPING THE SCALES OF SUCCESS

TIPPING THE SCALES OF SUCCESS
Published: 24 May 2006

Caloundra Sand & Gravel was established by a single owner-operator over 30 years ago when Caloundra was little more than a casual holiday destination for ‘Brisbanites’.

SIZE MATTERS

SIZE MATTERS
Published: 16 May 2006

Compact and cutting out the competition, the 10x4 Mack Metro-Liner is squeezing onto a job site near you.

PHOTOGRAHPIC EXHIBITION - WORLD RECORD TRUCK PULL
Published: 26 Apr 2006

Photographer Tom Mason’s exhibition of prints taken at the recent Guinness Book of World Records Longest Road Train Pull is on show at the Clifton Library Art Gallery from April 30th and will help raise money for TRUST - a local support group for truckies.

MACK SELECTS CMV GROUP AS NEW RETAIL PARTNER

MACK SELECTS CMV GROUP AS NEW RETAIL PARTNER
Published: 11 Apr 2006

Mack Trucks Australia today announced an agreement to align itself with Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV Group) in southern Australia, thereby creating one of the largest retail transport operations in Victoria and South Australia.

BIG RIG EMU ON SHOW

BIG RIG EMU ON SHOW
Published: 30 Mar 2006

EMU is busy ruffling its feathers at the Toowoomba Show, with more than 600 kids a day expected to visit the mighty bird on wheels.

BULLDUST TO BITUMEN AND BEYOND VISITS MACKAY
Published: 27 Mar 2006

A lot can change in 100 years, and as part of the RACQ’s centennial celebrations Mack Trucks Australia has lent their support to bring Queensland motorists a true reminder of just how far we’ve come.

MACK SYDNEY GOES 24 HOUR
Published: 20 Mar 2006

In order to meet customer expectations the Mack dealership based in Sydney has put on its third shift.

NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEADING THE WAY

NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM LEADING THE WAY
Published: 16 Mar 2006

The transport industry is feeling its share of the skills shortage crisis sweeping the country but six eager apprentices are taking part in an innovative program designed to alleviate some of the pressure for two of Australia’s leading organisations.

GLOBAL MANUFACTURING CELEBRATES 100,000TH TRUCK

GLOBAL MANUFACTURING CELEBRATES 100,000TH TRUCK
Published: 13 Mar 2006

Mack's Wacol factory recently celebrated a history first for Global Manufacturing worldwide – the successful assembly of the 100,000th truck for 2005.

MACK LAUNCHES EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE KIT

MACK LAUNCHES EMERGENCY SPILL RESPONSE KIT
Published: 7 Mar 2006

Mack Trucks Australia has set a new benchmark in Emergency Spill Response with the debut of their recently developed Spill Kit.

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS?

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS?
Published: 28 Feb 2006

Making a dollar in the transport industry is like any other business. You watch your costs, you work smarter and you keep an eye on the details. Since 2003 the aerodynamic design of Mack’s Vision has helped transport operators work smarter than ever before and the best is yet to come.

WORLD RECORD WIN

WORLD RECORD WIN
Published: 19 Feb 2006

Mack Trucks Australia took on the world yesterday and won, securing its place in the Guinness Book of Records for the longest road train ever pulled with a single prime mover.

THE SELKIRK ADVANTAGE

THE SELKIRK ADVANTAGE
Published: 15 Feb 2006

Five generations after Robert Selkirk hand-moulded his first brick, the rich clay deposits of the Victorian Goldfields continue to yield Australia’s premier bricks. And Mack trucks are there to deliver them.

ENGINE EVOUTION - NEW ISC ONBOARD

ENGINE EVOUTION - NEW ISC ONBOARD
Published: 6 Feb 2006

With the coming of 2006 arrives the next engine evolution in the form of the Cummins ISC.

WORLD RECORD DINNER
Published: 3 Feb 2006

A dinner will be held after the World Record Attempt on February 18 at Toowoomba to help raise funds for the Vanessa Memorial Cancer Care Fund.

VOLUNTARY RECALL
Published: 2 Feb 2006

Mack Trucks Australia would like to advise that a safety recall will be initiated on a small number of Qantum vehicles.

TOORADIN TRUCK SHOW & TRACTOR PULL

TOORADIN TRUCK SHOW & TRACTOR PULL
Published: 30 Jan 2006

Trucks and tractors shared the spotlight at this year’s Tooradin Truck Show and Tractor Pull held on Saturday 21 January.

SIMPLY STUNNING SUPER-LINER LT

SIMPLY STUNNING SUPER-LINER LT
Published: 23 Jan 2006

Chris Muscat and his new red Super-Liner LT are making a big impression on the Yass area of New South Wales.

THE RIGHT STUFF

THE RIGHT STUFF
Published: 19 Jan 2006

Ask Sam Todd, Director of Rocklea Carrying Co why he chooses to do business with his local Mack branch and he’ll tell you straight, “Because they sell Mack trucks.”

HOME BASED TRUCK SERVICING - MACK HITS THE ROAD

HOME BASED TRUCK SERVICING - MACK HITS THE ROAD
Published: 18 Jan 2006

A Mobile Service Unit is the latest innovation to come from Mack’s Brisbane Workshop.

SOMERTON BRANCH RELOCATES
Published: 17 Jan 2006

Mack Trucks Australia today announced the relocation of its Somerton Branch in Victoria.