Clinton Aluminum Plans All-Mack Fleet After MD7 Success
Clinton Aluminum, a major metal distributor, plans to convert its fleet of 34 vehicles to all-Mack trucks after positive experience with the MD7 model.
34 vehicles
1,600,000 miles
What Happened
Clinton Aluminum, the largest distributor of aluminum mold plate in North America, is putting Mack MD7 models to work hauling its heaviest materials. The company currently leases 17 Mack trucks, 14 of which are the MD7 model, and plans to convert its entire fleet of 34 vehicles to an all-Mack fleet. The Mack MD7 is a Class 7 medium-duty truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 33,000 pounds.
“Our drivers love the comfort and safety of the Mack trucks. It is their office when on the road. We drive as a fleet around 1,600,000 miles a year, and the Mack trucks are dependable and powerful to haul the weight of our product. Easy access to all the controls in the cab is a plus, keeping our drivers' eyes on the road.”
34vehicles
Planned all-Mack fleet; currently 17 Mack trucks.
Why this matters
The deal shows how medium-duty truck reliability influences fleet purchasing decisions, and highlights Mack's growing presence in the medium-duty market.
Terms in This Story
- GVWR
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum weight a vehicle is legally allowed to carry, including its own weight.
- CDL
- Commercial Driver's License, a special license required to operate large vehicles or those carrying hazardous materials.
- FET
- Federal Excise Tax, a tax on the sale of heavy trucks, from which the MD6 and MD7 models are exempt.
- Class 7
- A medium-duty truck classification with GVWR between 26,001 and 33,000 pounds.
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