Mack Connect Offers Suite of Fleet Productivity Tools
Mack has updated its Mack Connect suite of productivity management tools, which it highlighted during a press briefing at the Mid-America Trucking Show, along with introducing an Anthem truck configurator tool and discussing customer experience surveys.
The Mack Connect suite of tools, designed to help customers manage productivity and profitability, was officially launched last fall at the same time as the Mack Anthem highway tractor, but was somewhat overshadowed by the truck launch. At the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Mack officials discussed updates.
Mack Connect is a suite of tools designed to help customers and drivers manage productivity and profitability. Images: Mack Trucks
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Mack Connect integrates intelligent software, predictive analytics, and driver assist technologies, many of which were previously available from Mack, into three pillars: connected support, connected business and connected driving. Mack Connect is standard on all the truck maker’s models, including the recently launched Anthem.
“Productivity translates to profitability, and our customers are always seeking the next advantage to gain an edge,” said Jonathan Randall, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Mack Trucks North America. “With Mack Connect, we’re providing the tools required for our customers, and their customers, to be successful in today’s competitive trucking industry.”
Some new options added to Mack Connect include Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and Apple Car Play integration. Drivers can also download other applications, including navigation software.
Mack Connect also offers several features for safety, including Bendix Wingman Fusion for collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. Mack Predictive cruise is also part of Mack Connect, and is available on Mack mDrive-equipped models to help improve fuel efficiency by up to 1%.
Mack GuardDog Connect telematics are also integrated into Mack Connect to monitor a truck’s performance. The system can track needed maintenance and notify fleets if an issue …Read the rest of this story
