OK you truckers...

[300rag]

A truck for @70bigblockdodge

 

[LocuMob]

Reminds me of Tyrone Malone's show truck Kenworth, the Boss Truck of America.

Apparently he repainted it a few times or there were more than one.

I got a book about Tyrone Malone in grade school, right around the time I rode with my uncle in his Mack. Both the book and riding along made me love Big Rigs.

 

[Ripinator]

A truck for @70bigblockdodge

Don't know if you truckers have already discussed this truck, but here it is anyway. The new Mack Anthem from Mack / Volvo:

The article:

While companies like Tesla are looking to disrupt the trucking industry with battery-powered tractor-trailers, Mack Trucks has unveiled a next-generation conventional semi with a new look and the latest driver tech.

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The Anthem is the Volvo-owned truckmaker’s new flagship model, and features a sleek body that incorporates a bold grille and still has a place for the company’s signature bulldog mascot hood ornament. Mack says the aerodynamic improvements are good for a three percent fuel saving.

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Offered as a day cab, 48-inch sleeper and 70-inch sleeper, the Class 8 truck is roomier than the model it replaces and will be available with a choice of two powertrains. Both will come with 12-speed automated manual transmissions, plus radar and camera-based collision mitigation and lane-departure warning systems. It will also be fitted with both adaptive cruise control and predictive cruise control, which can memorize a route and make adjustments for hills that can reduce fuel consumption by a further one percent.

Operators get a racy flat-bottom steering wheel for easier access, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and the Mack Connect suite of connected maintentance and fuel and fleet management systems.

The order book for the Anthem is open with the trucks set to hit the highway in 2018.

TESLA SEMI WILL BE REVEALED ON OCTOBER 26


Mack Anthem is America's new-look semi

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Don't know if you truckers have already discussed this truck, but here it is anyway. The new Mack Anthem from Mack / Volvo:

The article:

While companies like Tesla are looking to disrupt the trucking industry with battery-powered tractor-trailers, Mack Trucks has unveiled a next-generation conventional semi with a new look and the latest driver tech.

Expand / Collapse
(Mack)

The Anthem is the Volvo-owned truckmaker’s new flagship model, and features a sleek body that incorporates a bold grille and still has a place for the company’s signature bulldog mascot hood ornament. Mack says the aerodynamic improvements are good for a three percent fuel saving.

Expand / Collapse
(Mack)

Offered as a day cab, 48-inch sleeper and 70-inch sleeper, the Class 8 truck is roomier than the model it replaces and will be available with a choice of two powertrains. Both will come with 12-speed automated manual transmissions, plus radar and camera-based collision mitigation and lane-departure warning systems. It will also be fitted with both adaptive cruise control and predictive cruise control, which can memorize a route and make adjustments for hills that can reduce fuel consumption by a further one percent.

Operators get a racy flat-bottom steering wheel for easier access, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and the Mack Connect suite of connected maintentance and fuel and fleet management systems.

The order book for the Anthem is open with the trucks set to hit the highway in 2018.

TESLA SEMI WILL BE REVEALED ON OCTOBER 26


Mack Anthem is America's new-look semi

At least the dash looks back at you.
Those seats do not look comfy.
Those mirrors on the hood have got to go.
Needs a visor.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

At least the dash looks back at you.
Those seats do not look comfy.
Those mirrors on the hood have got to go.
Needs a visor.

AND THE DAWG STILL LOOKZ AT YOU, YUK

 

[70bigblockdodge]

AND THE DAWG STILL LOOKZ AT YOU, YUK

No your still staring at the dogs ***. I knew there was something I was forgetting.

 

[67Monaco]

 

[twostick]

No your still staring at the dogs ***. I knew there was something I was forgetting.

I believe the way the joke used to go was "what do you have when someone is driving a Mack? One ******* looking at another *******" Or words to that effect...

Kevin

 

[sixpkrt]

Tragic semi-truck accident on I-80 this morning...

Deadly I-80 Crash In Joliet Expected To Impact Rush-Hour Traffic

 

[70bigblockdodge]

The one that hit the parked trucks would be better off if he died. If he survives and gets patched up just to go to jail.

 

[300rag]

Looks like PFJ has a new owner, Warren Buffett

Buffett bets on truck stops, to buy majority of Pilot Flying J

 

[commando1]

The purchase may help Buffett, 87, overcome his recent struggles to deploy Berkshire’s $100-billion cash hoard.

"struggles"

 

[300rag]

Here's a couple of winners for you. I'm not sure which one is worse.

 

[300rag]

"struggles"

Are you offering to help him?

 

[commando1]

I understand his frustration.....

 

[barnfind]

it's real!

 

[70NEWYORKER]

Here's a couple of winners for you. I'm not sure which one is worse.

S W I F T....Sure Wish I Finished Training

 

[commando1]

WTF?

More Florida People

 

[67newport]

Chris Kikelhan tells the story of how this 1984 Peterbilt 359 with 608 original miles was preserved by the original owner and second owner. It was on display at the 2015 Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Championship held at the Mid American Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

 

[300rag]

I know one trucker here would love to own that, except for the yellow engine, right @70bigblockdodge ?