Episode 8: Why the Mack AC was the First Modern Truck Design
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In this episode of Off Duty Driver, Jack Roberts explores the Mack AC model, a groundbreaking design from 1916 that many consider the first true modern truck. Developed by Mack Trucks in the early 20th century, the AC introduced features like an enclosed cab, chain drive, and a front-engine layout that would go on to define commercial truck design for decades. Jack explains how the AC's success on the battlefield during World War I helped solidify Mack’s reputation and gave rise to the iconic Bulldog branding still used today. This episode offers a compelling look at the origins of truck innovation and how the Mack AC set the foundation for the vehicles we see on the road today.
