Mack Pioneer Test Drive: Is This the Ultimate Long-Haul Truck?

Sign up for our newsletter https://bit.ly/ccjsubscribe for more Class 8 test drives. Is the Mack Pioneer the new king of the highway? In this video, CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon heads to the Mack Customer Experience Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to take a test drive in Mack's brand-new long-haul truck. Launched for Mack’s 125th birthday, the Pioneer is a ground-up redesign built specifically for the long-haul sleeper market. We put the new MP13 engine to the test, exploring its 515 horsepower and 1900 lb-ft of torque, and see if the 7% fuel efficiency gain from the new aerodynamics truly delivers on the road. We also address the big question: Is this just a "Volvo VNL with a bulldog on the hood," or is it a distinct Mack Truck? We also break down how it compares to the Mack Anthem—from the 9-inch wider cab and 76-inch high‑roof sleeper to the Digital Mirror System (DMS) and the faster mDRIVE transmission—covering everything drivers and fleet owners need to know. You can read more at https://www.ccjdigital.com/ Contents of this video 00:00 Introduction: Mack's 125th Anniversary Present 01:04 Meet the Mack Pioneer: Ground-up Redesign 01:52 Improved Aerodynamics & 7% MPG Gain 02:36 Improved Powertrain: The mDRIVE transmission and MP13 Engine 03:13 The Volvo VNL Comparison: Shared Tech vs. Mack Identity 05:33 Mack Pioneer Test Drive 06:28 Interior Features 07:40 Driver Comfort & New Seats 08:50 Bunk Area & Sleeper Cab 10:00 Performance, Power & 30% Faster Shifting 10:41 Safety Features 11:17 Digital Mirror System 13:00 Final Thoughts: The Future of Mack Long-Haul Trucks #MackPioneer #MackTrucks #TruckReview #LongHaul #MP13 #BigRigs #TruckingIndustry #SemiTruck #FuelEfficiency