Mack Trucks Wednesday, June 25, launched the all-new Mack Anthem, a completely redesigned truck built for regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and industry-leading driver comfort, according to the company.
The new Mack Anthem will be available for order starting in August 2025, with production beginning in January 2026. Mack dealers nationwide will have demonstration models available for customer evaluation.
"The transportation industry is evolving rapidly with fleet managers facing rising operational costs, complex logistics demands and ongoing driver recruitment challenges," said Stephen Roy, global president of Mack Trucks. "The all-new Anthem responds to these challenges by delivering practical innovations that move the industry forward. Building on Mack's legacy of innovation, the Anthem incorporates many of the same cutting-edge technologies and design principles that we've developed for our new Pioneer long-haul model, bringing advanced innovations to today's regional-haul market."
The new Anthem is the second vehicle Mack has launched in 2025, complementing the recently introduced Pioneer model.
A key differentiator of the new Anthem is its enhanced maneuverability, achieved through a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab length of 113.5 inches compared with the Pioneer's 125.5 inches. This 12-inch difference makes the Anthem ideal for navigating tight spaces and urban environments.
The redesigned hood dramatically improves forward visibility, allowing drivers to see about 12 feet closer to the front bumper compared with previous designs, significantly reducing the risk of front-corner collisions.
Improved Fuel Efficiency
The company said its new Anthem delivers up to a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the previous model, a significant advantage for fleets looking to reduce operating costs. This can translate to $5,000 in annual fuel savings per truck, according to Mack.
Industry-Leading Comfort and Design
The Anthem, offered in day cab, 44-inch sleeper and 64-inch sleeper configurations, features the same interior cab space as the Pioneer, offering drivers a premium work environment designed to reduce fatigue and improve satisfaction. The cab interior is completely redesigned and offers exceptional comfort with a cab that's nine inches wider than the previous model.
New wide-base seats feature optional ventilation and heating and massage functions, while the stand-up sleeper options provide enough headroom for drivers to stand upright. Premium quality mattresses and blackout curtains enable improved rest.
The Anthem also has advanced safety features, including an optional digital mirror system that eliminates traditional blind spots, a standard front airbag, and an Integrated Curtain Airbag (system. The ICA system is mounted in the overhead compartment above the driver's left shoulder and deploys in rollover events to protect the driver from impact with side glass. Additional integrated driver assistance systems have demonstrated a 43% reduction in near-miss incidents during controlled testing.
Advanced Uptime and Connectivity
The new Anthem features Mack Connect, the company's most advanced telematics platform, providing fleet managers unprecedented visibility into operations.
The MyMack driver app allows drivers to pre-heat or cool their cab, check fluid levels, and monitor tire pressures from their phones. Over-the-air programming enables overnight software updates without service appointments, while the predictive maintenance system has been shown to reduce unplanned stops by 20%.
Integration with Mack's GuardDog Connect automatically transmits service data to dealers, resulting in a 37% reduction in overall downtime compared with previous-generation trucks.
Target Industries and Applications
The new Anthem is ideal for weight-conscious customers and industries including:
- Bulk haulers (fuel, chemicals, food grade products)
- Dry bulk operations
- Food and beverage distribution
- General freight operations
- Less-than-truckload services
