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Caterpillar, Navistar to jointly make, sell trucks I don't know what this all means bacasue at the same time Navistar has an agreement with Cummins. Cummins, Navistar Extend Agreement Through 2013

Thanks for the vote of confidence but my job has no impact on how they name models.

Soaring Fuel Prices Take a Withering Toll on Truckers "Most truckers are one major breakdown — a broken axle or a damaged engine — away from bankruptcy,” Very sad.

I didn't think that had gotten out to the masses yet. TD is the name in the Model Index like GU or CX. Yes it does mean Top Dog. I've heard over 100 Titans have been ordered so far. The 2008 model year is sold out.

Where did you get TD from?

Bulldog Blues I don't think this woman has all the facts. And the Volvo spin that was put on it to deflect the blame make me sick. Our feeling here at Mack, Allentown (not Volvo) is this is Volvo’s fault. They are the ones who cut the engineering and design staff in Allentown. Volvo's the one pushing there designs on our trucks, designs that they were unable to sell and make a profit on in North America. At the same time pushing out the Volvo It system so they can charge Mack more money. Volvo IT is one of the most profitable businesses for Volvo. The problem is we're a truck company! Sorry for the rant, but the link to this article was the first email I read today (it's going to be one of those days).

I think there were less trucks on the road, but it was hard to tell. I saw the NBC Nightly News opened with the story about the trucker strike / oil issue but not much else on it in the news.

You'll be "GLAD" to hear improvements are coming soon.

Titan by Mack LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2008) – Mack Trucks, Inc. today introduced the most powerful truck in the 108-year history of the company – the Titan by Mack™. The Titan by Mack is designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications, and is powered by the mighty new MACK® MP10 engine, a 16-liter modern-day workhorse with a top rating of 605 hp and a massive 2,060 lb-ft of torque. Mack introduced the Titan model at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas. In addition to having the most powerful engine ever offered by the company, Titan by Mack is also the boldest-looking Mack model ever. The Titan model delivers the attitude and torque required for hauling the heavy loads, while incorporating advanced engineering for excellent visibility, productivity and driver comfort. Customers may pre-order Titan trucks with Mack dealers now, with deliveries scheduled to begin late this year. “The Titan model is an all-out Mack – strong and bold,” said Tom Kelly, Mack vice president of marketing. “One look at this truck and you know it was engineered to handle the meanest jobs – logging, oil fields, heavy equipment or severe heavy haul.” “For Mack customers whose requirements demand these extreme loads, the Titan by Mack is exactly the truck they’ve been looking for,” Kelly continued. “This new offering extends our tradition of application excellence, and follows in the Mack heritage of classic big-block, long-hood, high GVWR trucks like the RW Super-Liner.” Looks certainly can’t be everything when it comes to a heavyweight vocational truck or tractor. And the Titan model’s appeal goes deep beneath the skin with transmissions, suspensions, axles, and Cornerstone™ chassis for an integrated, balanced design Mack flagship. “Our research showed customers in these segments expect their truck to have several key characteristics,” said Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. “The truck has to haul heavy loads in brutal conditions. It has to be reliable, durable and efficient. It needs the horsepower to pull extremely high GVW and GCW loads, and the Titan by Mack is perfect for this. And it must visually demonstrate its power, durability and quality. The styling team did a fantastic job with the whole ‘chrome show’ that’s going on with the Titan model.” A Look as Big as the Truck: The Titan model is dressed to impress on the jobsite and the highway. It has a commanding stance, with high ground clearance to power through conditions found in logging, mining and construction sites. Its long hood gives the 16-liter Mack MP10 engine plenty of room to breathe, while the cab is moved back and up on the chassis for the classic “heavy haul” position and excellent driver visibility. The higher cab position also improves airflow for underhood cooling. The most stunning exterior feature of the Titan by Mack model is its twin cowl-mounted “Growler” air intakes. The bright-finish air intakes are as functional as they are eye-catching, and provide several advantages over external air cleaner assemblies. The design of the system minimizes moisture and screens debris from reaching the air filter element. The smooth, non-restrictive piping is optimized for high-volume airflow. And the air filter elements are located under the cab for easy service. The air intakes are standard with integrated LED lamps, for an even bolder and more modern appearance. The Titan model’s large grille surround is four inches of chromed cast aluminum, complemented by similar and equally striking headlight bezels. At the same time, the headlights have an impact-resistant Lexan lens and easy-to-replace lamps. Chrome and bright finish features include: • Chrome horns • Chrome “eyebrow” on hood fender wells for added durability • Stainless steel sunvisor, available in 10- and 13-inch widths (in Rawhide Edition) • Stainless steel skirt lighting, with an optional personalization feature • Large 6-inch dual exhaust stacks, outboard mounted behind the cab • Titan bright-finish metal bumper, with integrated driving lights • Stainless steel cover for the Mack Cap™ diesel particulate filter. Powered by the New Mack MP10: The heart and soul of the Titan model is the new MP10 engine, the most powerful Mack engine ever installed in a Mack vehicle. Certified to the US’07 emission standards, the MP10 is an inline six-cylinder diesel, with single overhead cam and high-pressure fuel injection. It will be available in three ratings, with peak horsepower of 515 hp, 565 hp and 605 hp, all with the MaxiCruise® torque rise. Maximum torque ranges from 1,860 lb-ft to 2,060 lb-ft at 1200 rpm. The MP10’s huge torque gives Titan by Mack the grunt to pull heavy loads from a dead stop on a jobsite, and the power to get those loads up to speed on the highway. These are typical conditions for applications such as logging, mining and equipment haulers. The Titan model’s long and strong hood protects the MP10 engine, and provides plenty of room to make service easier for technicians. The cooling system is sized to handle the heaviest demands and the harshest conditions found in North America. And the twin Growler air intakes make sure the MP10 breathes easily. The MP10 engine is matched to the Mack T300ES series 10-, 13- and 18-speed transmissions, to deliver triple countershaft performance for the most demanding vocational applications. Eaton transmissions are an available option. Core Strength from Cornerstone Chassis: The Titan model’s power has to be matched by strength – strength that begins with Mack’s Cornerstone chassis. The Cornerstone chassis has been tested and refined and tested again on the industry leading MACK Granite® model vocational truck. Mack has built on the Granite-proven experience to provide Titan model customers with rock-solid performance, durability and reliability. The Titan by Mack Cornerstone chassis is offered in three frame rail thicknesses – 8mm, 9.5mm and 11mm – with optional full or partial 5mm inside channel reinforcements, and application-specific crossmembers. Frames are rated at 120,000 PSI, and 2.12 million RBM (lbs. in.) to 4.26 million RBM (lbs. in.). A short 41-inch front axle position increases load capacity, while providing outstanding maneuverability in tight jobsite conditions. The combination of the Titan model’s front axle position and high ground clearance also gives drivers an excellent approach angle for the sharp inclines and uneven terrain frequently found in logging and construction. Front axles and suspensions are available from 12,000 to 20,000 lb. capacity, while rear axles and suspensions are offered from 38,000 lb. to 65,000 lb. capacity. At the same time, drivers will experience a “highway ride” even when off-road, courtesy of the Titan model’s new air-ride cab mounting. The cab is mounted on twin wide-spaced air bags with shocks to neutralize the harsh bumps found in the vocational world, while stabilizers prevent cab sway. So while the truck soaks up the rough stuff, the driver stays comfortable, rested and productive. Good Looks from the Inside Out: The Titan truck is impressive on the inside, too, and makes the driver’s day in the cab easy and comfortable. Driver comfort and ergonomics benefit from Mack’s vast experience in building trucks. The Titan cab has numerous highly engineered features to dramatically reduce noise and vibration for a smooth, quiet ride. The air assist clutch pedal is positioned low to help drivers work more productively, with less leg effort. And by simply pressing a foot pedal, the steering column can be adjusted to an infinite number of positions, placing the steering wheel for maximum comfort, increased belly room and improved visibility of all gauges for drivers of any size. The interior is available in three trim levels: Pedigree, Champion and the luxurious button tuck Rawhide Edition. The cab features plenty of convenient overhead storage bins and four-point lighting (two lights for general illumination, one map light and one task light over the steering wheel). The dash is available in a choice of woodgrain or brushed nickel finishes. The standard instrument cluster features large, easy-to-read displays and gauges to help keep drivers focused on the road. The standard Mack Co-Pilot® display provides drivers with easily accessible screens in the instrument panel to monitor real-time fuel economy with sweet spot indicator and trip data, detailed maintenance and fault summaries, and supplemental sensor readings. The available Lectronix T7000 navigational radio integrates entertainment, navigation, a blind spot camera display, and vehicle, trip and tire-pressure monitoring systems. The spirit of the really big dog lives on in the new Titan by Mack – a big-block powerhouse with the good looks to reflect its equally strong pedigree. The Titan by Mack™ is the most powerful truck ever offered by Mack Trucks, Inc. The Titan model combines the new Mack MP10 engine with up to 605 hp, rugged vocational components and bold styling to make it the flagship truck for heavy construction and heavy transport applications. It was introduced on March 12, 2008 at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas. The Titan by Mack™ is offered with a choice of three interiors, including the top-of-the-line Rawhide edition, shown here with a brushed nickel dash.

New Mack Granite® Rawhide Edition LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2008) – Mack Trucks, Inc. has taken the classic high-end look of Mack’s Rawhide package and added it to the MACK Granite® model. The result is the stunning Granite Rawhide Edition, which combines the head-turning style of the Rawhide package and rugged utility of the Granite to create a truck that is as comfortable and visually impressive as it is hard working. It was introduced at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition today. “The Granite Rawhide Edition is the complete package for the vocational operator who wants an unforgettable, high-profile truck,” said Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. “Not only does this truck have the latest technology and toughness that Mack has to offer, but it has this great classic look straight from the factory. And like all Granite trucks, it gets the job done without any compromises.” The Granite Rawhide Edition brings a huge visual appeal to both the inside and outside of the truck. It adds driver favorites such as polished fuel and air tanks as well as bright finish heated and motorized mirrors on the exterior. The Rawhide interior is a plush button-tuck interior and rewarding working environment, featuring a leather-grip steering wheel with bright chrome spokes, Ultraleather™ Rawhide Edition trim available in four colors, and a brushed nickel dash panel. Other Granite Rawhide Edition features include: • Cab sill plate with the Rawhide logo • Full gauge cluster • Bright finish heat shield for Mack Cap™ diesel particulate filter • Bright finish hood air intake grille • Co-Pilot Driver Display • Stainless steel cab skirts • Two-tone Ultraleather driver and passenger seats, with the Rawhide logo • Bright finish dual vertical exhaust • Stainless steel 13” deep exterior sun visor • Polished aluminum battery box. The MACK Granite® Rawhide Edition delivers a bold statement for both the exterior and interior of the Mack Granite vocational truck. In addition to special door sills and plush seats, Rawhide includes extensive exterior bright-finish components, and high-style interior features. Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and MACK® vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. All Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations' public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union called a strike this morning at 6:00 a.m. Swedish time (CET) for the slightly more than 2,600 members at Volvo’s and Mack’s plant in New River Valley, Virginia. The strike will stop practically all production until further notice. Negotiations with the UAW have been under way since January 8 and when the current contract expired at midnight, US time (EST) January 31, and the parties had not succeeded in reaching an agreement, the UAW chose to engage in a strike. Slightly more than 2,600 of a total of 2,900 employees at the plant in New River Valley are covered by the strike, which will stop practically all production at the plant until further notice. Volvo’s and Mack’s plant in New River Valley currently produces about 100 trucks per day, most of which are Volvo.

That sounds like the show truck. Alot of parts are removed and the tape is put on for shipping. A few weeks back some "big block" customers got an early look. It was also my first chance to the the truck with chrome and a paint job.

20080131125609762.pdf From the newest Bulldog Magazine.

Slagle Named Mack President & CEO

Spy Shots: International LoneStar Class 8 tractor

Here's the new International. I think its ugly.

CX - Vision (Pre Volvo) CXN - PNG (New "Advantage Chassis") CXP - Fusion (New cab, MP engine) CXU - US07 (DPF) CX? - US10

Mack Australia Cool pictures of the new models. New Breed Cavalcade

Freightliner to move 341 jobs out of Portland

One of the issues we see now is people don't understand how the DPF switch works. If the regeneration is inhibited long enough it may derate the engine and clog the DPF causing the engine to shut down to prevent damage.

Freightliner LLC Announces Company Name Change

Volvo owns UD (Nissan Diesel)

I saw a row of Glider Kits when I was in Macungie last week. I'm sure you can order a Glider this year without any trouble. I also saw some Granite and R cabs in crates.

I spend money on money.

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