Sure, you still have the issue of no standing room between the seats but, with this bunk, it’s only one stooped step from the driver’s pew to a place where even big blokes have the space to stand bolt upright, stretch out, get changed, lay down, hang clothes, get something cool out of the fridge, and generally unwind after hours in the chair.Ī word of warning though: take care when moving from the bunk to the cab. The reason for this drive is the new bunk and there’s no question that even at first glance, Mack’s new 60-inch sleeper is quick to impress. Since then, I’ve driven a number of Super-Liners but the Port Augusta exercise was the last time at the helm of a Super-Liner in roadtrain configuration. With the Super-Liner grossing around 80 tonnes and the Titan triple at a modest 110 tonnes or thereabouts, the performance of both trucks was nothing less than outstanding at the time. One a Super-Liner pulling roadtrain doubles, the other a Titan towing triples. Late in 2011, an invitation arrived to travel to Port Augusta to drive a couple of Macks up a stretch of the Stuart Highway. Controls for the Co-Pilot functions are located on the updated right-hand steering column stalk.This article has been republished courtesy of Trade Trucks. A Pre-Trip Assistant guides drivers through inspection points and includes a single person exterior light inspection mode. Co-Pilot provides drivers a convenient way to monitor vehicle information, including engine and oil temperatures, trip odometers, aftertreatment status, tire pressures and more. Updates to the Mack’s Co-Pilot display, located behind the steering wheel, include a new 5-inch, full-color screen for better visibility and more intuitive navigation through its many functions.

“These enhancements make a real difference to the driver who’s behind the wheel all day, every day.” “We’ve incorporated more ergonomics and comfort features to make the driving environment more automotive,” says Stu Russoli, Mack highway product manager. The new steering wheel also gives the driver a better view of the dash, and can be equipped with illuminated cruise control, Bluetooth and audio system buttons.

The racecar-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel – a trucking industry first – improves driver comfort and makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier.

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