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Mack Trucks, Inc.2d agoBusinessHigh confidence

All-New Mack Granite Cab Raises the Bar for Vocational Driver Comfort

Steering effort reduction

85%

Driver input

30 professional drivers

What Happened

The all-new Mack Granite cab was developed with input from more than 30 professional drivers through an unbiased clinic at Virginia Tech. Features include a wider cab profile, premium wide-based seat, intuitive controls, and a reinforced accessory rail for mounting ELDs and as a grab bar. The interior also boasts a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and optional nine-inch infotainment display.

Drivers are the heart of every vocational operation, and they are getting harder to find and harder to keep. With the all-new Granite, we set out to build a cab that drivers want to come back to every day.
Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America

Comfort technologies include Mack Command Steer with up to 85% reduction in steering effort, now available in axle-forward and axle-back configurations. The MaxRide Air rear suspension with eight tuned airbags delivers the smoothest ride in any Granite to date. An available premium air-shock seat adds heating, cooling and massage functions to reduce driver fatigue.

Availability Timeline
  1. June 9, 2026

    All-new Mack Granite cab unveiled

  2. Latter half of 2026

    Truck available for order

  3. January 2027

    Production begins at Mack's Lehigh Valley Operations facility

Vocational drivers are running their trucks through some of the toughest conditions on the road, and the cab is where they spend their day. With the all-new Granite, we focused on the details that matter most to drivers – the room to move, the controls in the right place, the seat that supports them through a long shift.
Tim Wrinkle, vice president, product owner, vocational and medium duty at Mack Trucks

Why this matters

With a driver shortage in vocational trucking, Mack's all-new Granite cab focuses on comfort and ergonomics to attract and retain drivers, potentially improving productivity and safety.

Terms in This Story

Vocational truck
A truck designed for specific work applications such as construction, mining, or waste management, often requiring specialized bodies and equipment.
HMI
Human-Machine Interface; the system through which a driver interacts with the vehicle's controls and displays.
ELD
Electronic Logging Device; a device that records a driver's hours of service to comply with regulations.
AMT
Automated Manual Transmission; a type of transmission that automates clutch operation and gear shifts while retaining a manual gearbox structure.
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