GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks has officially revealed the final lineup for its 2025 calendar contest, highlighting twelve hardworking commercial vehicles currently earning their keep on North American highways and job sites. More than 430,000 votes poured in from across the industry to sort through 177 distinct entries spanning seven different vocational and highway categories. The winning rigs secured a spot in the upcoming print publication following a massive public voting campaign managed directly by the manufacturer.
This year’s competition carried extra weight for owner-operators and fleet managers as it coincided with Mack's 125th anniversary. David Galbraith, vice president of global brand and marketing for the truck maker, pointed to the record-breaking engagement as clear proof of the brand's loyal following among professional drivers. To mark the milestone, corporate leadership added a special category dedicated entirely to vintage iron still pulling revenue loads daily rather than sitting parked at truck shows.
The winning roster spans standard vocational mainstays and heavy-haul configurations from coast to coast. Knobeloch Trucking out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, took top honors in the anniversary vintage division with a working 1966 R Model. Modern highway and vocational workhorses also made the cut, including units operated by Teeswater Concrete in Ontario, PITT OHIO in Allentown, Macmillan Oil Co., GFP Mobile Mix Supply, Waste Management, EMI Landscape, Willingham & Sons, Packers Logistics Solutions, Marbert Transport Ltd., Brundage Bone, and Sweeney Enterprises.
What This Means for Drivers
For independent owner-operators and professional CDL-A drivers, vocational equipment heritage remains a massive source of pride across the asphalt. Seeing day-to-day workhorses recognized on a national stage validates the long hours spent maintaining heavy machinery in demanding regional and OTR operating conditions. Trucking companies hiring through platforms like ustrucker.info often find that drivers appreciate fleets investing in reliable, iconic iron that can handle brutal job site environments without missing a beat.
Industry Reaction
Commercial vehicle enthusiasts and professional haulers routinely use manufacturer contests to showcase the rugged reality of American logistics. While sleek custom show trucks certainly turn heads at weekend truck beauty pageants, the Mack calendar tradition strictly limits eligibility to working commercial trucks actively licensed and deployed in daily business operations. This requirement resonates deeply with working truck drivers who respect a clean, well-maintained rig that earns a paycheck every single shift.
Key Points
- Mack Trucks recorded over 432,000 votes across 177 entries for the 2025 calendar contest.
- A special anniversary category highlighted the oldest Mack truck still in active commercial revenue operation.
- Winning commercial vehicles include rigs operated by PITT OHIO, Waste Management, and various regional carriers.
- Eligibility rules strictly barred dedicated show trucks, requiring every featured vehicle to be in regular commercial use.
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