Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026:
Mack begins production of new regional-haul Anthem
Mack Trucks this week announced production has begun on the all-new Mack Anthem, which the company redesigned last year with a focus on regional-haul work.
The new Anthem is being produced at Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack Class 8 vehicles for North America and export are assembled. Mack invested $405 million within the past decade to prepare for production of the Anthem and other Class 8 vehicles in Mack’s portfolio.
“The all-new Anthem represents more than a decade of engineering innovation, delivering practical solutions that address the real challenges facing today’s regional-haul operations,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “From rising operational costs, to driver recruitment challenges, we designed the Anthem from the ground up to help our customers succeed.”
A key differentiator of the new Anthem is its enhanced maneuverability, the company noted, achieved through a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) length of 113.5 inches. This shorter BBC makes the Anthem ideal for navigating tight spaces and urban environments commonly encountered in regional-haul operations.
The redesigned hood also improves forward visibility, allowing drivers to see approximately 12% closer to the front bumper compared with previous designs. The shorter BBC also reduces weight, allowing for additional payload, a significant advantage for weight-conscious customers.
[Related: 'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck]
Lily, Transervice welcome new CFO, EVP
Sister companies Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics (CCJ Top 250, No. 65) have named Stephan Oehler as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President (EVP) for both companies.
Stephan Oehler
“We are excited to add Stephan to the Executive and Leadership Teams at both Lily and Transervice,” said Gregg Nierenberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at Lily and Transervice. “Stephan has a strategic mindset and significant experience in the transportation industry. He is known for being a strong business partner to Sales and Operations, while building strong, empowered teams in his functional areas.”
Oehler is an accomplished finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics sectors. He brings deep expertise in key components of the transportation, maintenance, and leasing industries, along with a collaborative and results-driven approach. A Swiss native with dual American citizenship, he has resided in the U. S. since 2008.
He has held posts as CFO and EVP Finance, Strategy & Transformation at Keolis North America in Boston and was a finance leader at Kuehne + Nagel International, a global transport and logistics company based in Switzerland.
Roadmaster expanding truck driver training with new investments
The Roadmaster Drivers School this month announced more than $2.5 million in investments at two of its training facilities.
The truck driver training school will invest $1.5 million to renovate its Jackson, Mississippi, location featuring completely resurfaced CDL training, testing areas and upgraded instructional spaces.
The investment aims to provide a clear path to stable, high-paying careers in the trucking industry, the company said, helping individuals and families throughout Mississippi provide themselves with a better life.
Roadmaster also announced a $1.1 million investment in its relocated and fully renovated training facility in Atlanta. The facility is now open and accepting applications. Prospective students are invited to visit the campus to learn more about available training programs and career pathways in the trucking industry.
"We are looking forward to meeting adventurous Georgia residents ready to embark on their new and exciting vocation," said Brad Ball, President of Roadmaster Drivers School. "Trucking isn't just a job; it's an essential, respected, and increasingly well-paying gig these days. Just stopping by to see us could lead you down the path to a thrilling and lucrative new career."
