Since 1900, the Mack brand has been part of American culture, helping build some of the country’s most significant landmarks.
The iconic American brand Mack Trucks is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
In 1900, brothers Jack and Gus Mack made their first motorized vehicle, a bus, in Brooklyn, New York. Now, 125 years later, the company is celebrating a milestone that few companies achieve.
“Since our founding in 1900, we’ve gone from building motorized carriages and buses to pioneering heavy-duty trucks that move America forward,” Stephen Roy, global president of Mack Trucks and member of Volvo Group’s executive board, said. “But one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to building the toughest, hardest-working trucks on the road.”
This year, the company is celebrating its storied history and looking toward the future.
Mack has been at the forefront of American history
While the company began in 1900, it wasn’t until World War I that the brand really made a name for itself. In 1917, the British government bought the company’s Mack AC model to place on the battlefield.
“It was there that British soldiers gave us the Bulldog moniker because our trucks were tough like bulldogs,” Roy said.
The company joined the war effort again during World War II, offering critical transport and logistics vehicles.
The trucks also played a vital part in building the American landscape. The company provided trucks that helped build the interstate highway system across the country.
Mack Trucks also helped build the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and the Hoover Dam.
Prioritizing drivers
Throughout its 125-year history, the company also has developed durable engines and an unmatched driver experience. Mack has focused on comfort and safety for all its drivers by making ergonomically designed cabs.
“At Mack, everything we do is built around one simple truth: truck drivers are the backbone of our industry and are true heroes for the work they do,” Roy said.
Mack also offers round-the-clock support so drivers always have access to the manufacturer — allowing the smaller companies that rely on Mack to stay in business.
“For 125 years, Mack has been more than just a truck manufacturer,” Roy said. “We’ve been a trusted partner to the men and women behind the wheel. We respect the sacrifice, skill, and dedication it takes to be a truck driver, and we build every Mack truck to honor that commitment.”
Looking toward the future
Mack intends to remain No. 1 in the industry for customer satisfaction based on an independent survey of its customers, while also providing the best trucks for drivers all over the country. The company is also looking forward to developing more technologies that make jobs easier — just as it has done for over a century.
“Our legacy is 125 years strong, but we’re just getting started,” Roy said. “The next decade will be about leading the industry into the future while staying true to what made Mack an icon in the first place — unmatched toughness and reliability.”
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