Mack 3P Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 One for our Australian friends. TridentsI did not take this picture. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 GU8 Twin steer (I did not take this photo) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Last June when I drove the Mack Plant in PA, It was a nice summer day an some of the workers were outside having lunch on the Pic-Nic tables next to the plant. It took me back to the good old Mfg. days of Jersey! Heres some examples; Ford plants in Edison & Mahwah, GM plant in Linden, Gordens Gin, Linden, Hyatt Roller (GM) in Clark & Harrison, RCA Harrison, Crucible steel Harrison, Worthington Pump Harrison, Swift & CO. SO Kearny, Western-Electric (every telephone mfg. east of the Miss.) Coca Cola bottling So Kearny, Dupont Kearny, Pabst Blue Ribbon Nwk. GE NWK, Ballentine Beer Nwk. Kruger Beer Nwk. Mack Truck So Plainfield an Somervile, an the list goes on & on an that's just in the area I grew up in!! Were in the HELL did all of those jobs go?? So GOD BLESS Mack Truck in PA,an let's all keep buyin Macks!! And of course restore every Brockway that we can get our hands on!!....BULLHUSKya,,,its a crying shame,,like to see it all back,,,the polatitions sold us down the river,,and now they got the balls to hand me...its a global economy,,,what the hell is that supposed to tell me,,,except,thier all trying to wash thier hands of what they did to all our good jobs.concerned citizen.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 First Mack GU8 sleeper.I think I'm going to have to see one in person to formulate my true opinion on it. 1 Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 One for our Australian friends. TridentsI did not take this picture.3P,,,,,,We know you jumped in the corporate helicopter,, Went to Australia for the picture then flew to Canada to take the picture of the stone slinger..... So we have our fix of new truck candy Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 3P,,,,,,We know you jumped in the corporate helicopter,, Went to Australia for the picture then flew to Canada to take the picture of the stone slinger..... So we have our fix of new truck candyI wish. I've been trying to figure out a way to get to Australia for years. My managers have always told me that they get to go first.I keep sharing pics of new trucks so people might get the itch for a new one.The completed trucks are from a internal Marketing email "Truck of the week". Typically Dealers send in photos and a little story about the customers and the success of the Mack's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 First Mack GU8 sleeper.What is the purpose of the bolt-on section of the fender rather than a single piece fender? Is it toaid in removing the tire? I think that it would look better painted the same color. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Just part of the fender. Sort of an extention. I'm guessing the intent was to protect the actual fender if it hit something because it is flexible and no paint on it to scratch. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) oops double post Edited October 10, 2011 by mackniac Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-87761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Air Products Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-89137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Capital Christmas tree hauler.http://www.capitolch...astree2011.org/ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-89140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The Christmas Tree truck is cool! I'm still surprised that Air Products still uses 8-lug rims though. Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-89569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 this winter i saw a truck with supper singles pull into the petro overflow parking in larame,wy. pool table level, while turning around pulling a spread axle, lost his momentum and couldn't pull the spread sideways, had to chain up to get out of the lot.I was delivering pipes to a jobsite, unloading in a field, and the TMC trucks that were there could barely move in the wet grass, just spinning the whole way with super singles and our trucks never spun a wheel. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-89579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 yeah singles suck. they just lighten you up to much on your drives,don't handle worth a damn. not my thing anymore Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-89593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 UPS CXU613 with MP8. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-90176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice!! I have been seeing some new Freightliners for UPS in the west.............not good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-90179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Not to worry UPS has run everthing under the sun except paccar. Mack/White/ GMC/Diamond Reo/Ford/IH/Volvo/Freightliner.Nice to see some MP-8's for the twin screws. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-90182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Not to worry UPS has run everthing under the sun except paccar. Mack/White/ GMC/Diamond Reo/Ford/IH/Volvo/Freightliner.Nice to see some MP-8's for the twin screws. Love that UPS 613! UPS recently purchased some LNG powered KW T800s, but I don't think we can count them on the same playing field. Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-90324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 those are some pretty cool trucks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-91206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I note no air deflectors on some UPS tractors in the background... Are they awaiting deflector installation, or has UPS figured out that air deflectors are a waste when half their miles are bobtailing to the intermodal yard? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-91279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I note no air deflectors on some UPS tractors in the background... Are they awaiting deflector installation, or has UPS figured out that air deflectors are a waste when half their miles are bobtailing to the intermodal yard?They are waiting for the deflectors to be installed. The fairings aren't installed at the plant, they are installed at the MOD center, unless it will make the truck too tall for shipping, in which case they are just strapped to the frame behind the cab. (Correct me if I'm wrong 3P). Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-91285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Partially correct. The fairing and deflectors are not installed on all the decked trucks. The one in the picture would be a lead truck. The shipping company often takes them off or puts them on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-91393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Titan tri-drive.TD714 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-92882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Titan tri-drive.TD714Nortrux has been advertising a TD714 but no picture,,,,Probably because you are haven't shipped it yet Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-92932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I like the looks of the Granite style grill on the Titan over the one pictured. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19327-interesting-new-trucks/page/5/#findComment-92933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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