Trucking news and briefs for May 22, 2026:
- Mack's calendar contest winners
- Diesel Bros. coming to Ohio Pete's newest location's grand opening.
Mack customers' rigs in 2027 calendar
Mack Trucks revealed headliners for the Mack 2027 calendar, chosen through a fan-driven online contest that drew record participation. Spanning vocations, regions and generations, winning trucks rep the breadth of Mack’s customer base across the U.S. and Canada, the company said.
Each will claim its own month in the brand’s flagship annual showcase:
Mack Pioneer, owned by Scooter’s Coffee, Omaha, Nebraska
Mack Granite, owned by Scofield Transfer & Recycling, Inc., Stafford, New York
- Another Mack Granite, owned by W.M. Laramie Hauling, Cicero, Illinois
This Mack LR Electric from Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida
- Mack MD Electric, ABC Supply Co., Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin
- Another MD from owner Construction Materials Group, Inc., Harrisonburg, Virginia
- LR: Premier Truck Sales & Rental, Cleveland, Ohio
- TerraPro: SBC Waste Solutions Inc., Broadview, Illinois
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Likewise a special "old bulldog still hard at work," the company noted, with the 1954 Mack L Model of Last Alarm Foundation of Tuscon, Arizona.
Fan voting for calendar entrants played out across Mack social channels during several weeks, with thousands weighing in on hundreds of submissions. Professional photo shoots are scheduled this summer to capture each winning rig in its working environment.
“This year’s calendar is a celebration of Mack’s evolution – honoring both the heritage that built our brand and the innovation driving its future,” said David Galbraith, Mack Trucks vice president of global brand and marketing. “From older Mack models to the first-ever all-new Mack Pioneer™ winner and standout entries showcasing battery-electric vehicles, this year’s contest reflects the incredible diversity of Mack customers and applications across North America. The passion and pride our customers have for their trucks continues to inspire us, and this year’s record number of entries proves the spirit of the Bulldog is stronger than ever.”
Now in its 12th year, the calendar contest received more than 200 entries from customers and enthusiasts across North America.
Owners and operators from across the U.S. and Canada entered images and videos of their Mack trucks in a variety of classes representing the range of Mack models and the company's history.
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Ohio Peterbilt bringing Diesel Bros. to Grand Opening
Ohio Peterbilt announced a grand opening celebration coming July 29 for its full‑service dealership in Etna, located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Columbus. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m., and the community is invited to join.
Headlining the event are Heavy D and Diesel Dave, stars of the television series "Diesel Brothers," who will appear as special guests during the celebration. A select group of customers will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive meet‑and‑greet with the well‑known duo.
The new Etna location is an 82,000-square-foot facility featuring a full-service shop with 25 service bays, a central parts distribution center, expansive office and retail space, and driver-focused amenities designed to keep truckers moving and reduce downtime.
With convenient access near the I‑70 corridor, the Etna dealership is positioned to better serve customers throughout Central Ohio and the Midwest.
“Our Etna location is more than just a new dealership, it’s a destination,” said Mike Crawford, Ohio Peterbilt vice president. “We’re excited to officially open our doors and celebrate with our customers, partners, and the community. Having Heavy D and Diesel Dave join us makes this event even more special, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to see what this facility has to offer.”
The event's on tap at 201 Carter Dr. in Etna Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. For more information link to the Etna website.
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