This model is not just a basic upgrade. Mack says the new Anthem improves on the original in nearly every way, offering better handling, fuel savings, and comfort designed for life on the road.

A Smarter, Stronger Anthem

“Making its first public appearance since its virtual reveal in June, the Anthem represents a bold evolution of a true industry icon, delivering enhanced maneuverability, improved forward visibility, and up to 10% better fuel efficiency for a competitive edge that pays off on every mile,” Mack said.

For truckers, that 10% improvement in fuel efficiency can mean real savings. The design focuses on better visibility and control, giving drivers more confidence when backing into docks, pulling through tight city spaces, or working long regional runs.

The new Anthem follows the release of the Mack Pioneer earlier this year, marking 2025 as one of the most active product years for the company.

Built for the Way Drivers Work

“The all-new Anthem represents a significant step forward for Mack and for the regional-haul segment,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “It carries the same name as its predecessor because it embodies the same values and attributes with measurable improvements, but is substantially better in all aspects. The all-new Anthem delivers improvements in every area that matters to customers’ businesses: fuel efficiency, maneuverability, driver comfort, safety, connectivity, and uptime. The Anthem truly is the ‘New Standard of Regional Haul.’”

Drivers will notice the difference as soon as they climb in. The cab is nine inches wider than before, offering more room to move and store personal gear. Heated and ventilated seats come standard, with a massage option for added comfort. The stand-up sleeper designs, available in 44-inch and 64-inch configurations, give drivers extra space for rest and storage on longer runs.

Safety That Has Your Back

Mack built safety into the new Anthem from the ground up with its Mack Protect package. This includes advanced driver assist features such as Blind Spot Radar and digital mirrors. The truck also comes equipped with Side Integrated Curtain Airbags to protect drivers in rollover situations.

“Safety remains front and center with Mack Protect, a standard suite of advanced driver-assist technologies, including optional Blind Spot Radar, digital mirrors, and Side Integrated Curtain Airbags (ICA) to protect drivers during rollover incidents,” Mack said.

These features give both company drivers and owner operators added security and awareness on the road.

What It Means for Drivers

The Anthem aims to raise the bar for regional haul work by combining performance, comfort, and reliability. Mack focused on aerodynamics, visibility, and cab design to make long hours more manageable while keeping fuel costs lower.

For drivers who want a dependable truck that delivers savings and safety without sacrificing comfort, the new Mack Anthem looks ready to meet those expectations.

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This shift marks a move away from the Bendix Fusion system previously used in Mack’s Class 8 lineup. Mack Protect was built in-house to meet the unique needs of Mack drivers and offers new layers of protection — both in terms of crash mitigation and helping prevent incidents before they happen.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all setup, Mack Protect comes in three versions so fleets and drivers can choose what fits best for their needs:

• Mack Protect (Standard) includes core forward-facing tools: adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alerts, traffic stop-and-go support, frontal airbags, forward pedestrian detection, and road sign recognition.
• Mack Protect Pro adds more side protection, including side curtain airbags, lane change alerts, blind spot monitoring on both sides, and pedestrian detection along the sides of the truck.
• Mack Protect Premier takes it a step further with active steering and lane-keeping assist layered on top of the Pro package.

On top of all this, Mack says the system brings in some brand-new technologies never before offered on their trucks. That includes:

• Driver Awareness Support with a heads-up display
• Radar systems for both the driver and passenger sides
• Automatic warnings for forward and side pedestrian detection
• Lane-keeping assistance through active steering

Scott Sokach, senior safety product manager at Mack Trucks, explained that the new system was built with everyday driving challenges in mind.

“The driver awareness features we’ve developed respond directly to the challenges professional drivers face every day,” Sokach said. “Our system is designed not just to respond to emergencies, but to help prevent them from occurring in the first place by extending the driver’s awareness of their surroundings.”

With safety demands evolving quickly in the trucking world — especially on long highway hauls — Mack is clearly putting a stronger focus on helping drivers feel more in control behind the wheel. And with the new Pioneer leading the way, the company seems committed to keeping both drivers and those around them safer mile after mile.

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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