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COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2014 25 Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info Whether cruising down the highway, or parking overnight, Trojan's OverDrive™ AGM 31 battery gets your fleet there. With 730 cold cranking amps, the OverDrive AGM 31 delivers outstanding starting power plus the staying power to manage your electric APU, inverter, heavy-duty liftgate operations and reefer unit needs on and off the road. Unlike traditional dual-purpose AGM batteries, Trojan's deep-cycle AGM features superior product enhancements. The robust plate construction, heavy-duty corrosion resistant grid, high-density paste plus a rugged polypropylene case means you'll get the most out of this high quality, durable and reliable battery. Contact us today to learn more about how we can get you there. 800.423.6569 or + 1.562.236.3000 F uel efficiency and uptime remain top priorities for Mack Trucks and will help the company increase its market share in the highway market, officials said at MATS. The company has hired more sales staff and begun special training to help dealerships sell long-haul trucks, said Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks North American sales and mar- keting. However, the company will continue building for and marketing to its core segments of refuse, regional and construc- tion, he said. Mack's ongoing focus to reduce customer operating costs, along with recent investments in products, support solutions, facilities and its brand, all have Mack well-positioned for suc- cess in the highway market, Roy said. Mack engines are greenhouse-gas 2014-certifi ed and offer up to a 2.4 percent increase in fuel effi ciency, the company says. The mDrive automated manual transmission improves drivability and boosts fuel effi ciency by up to 5 percent over a manual transmission. A recently introduced version of the Pedigree Powertrain, the Mack Super Econodyne, seamlessly integrates a Mack MP8- 445SE engine, mDrive and proprietary axles to increase fuel effi ciency by up to 3 percent compared to similarly spec'd vehicles. Offered in both axle-forward and axle-back confi gurations, the Pinnacle also has an optional 6x2 version, as well as drag-re- ducing roof, chassis and side fairings. For its uptime emphasis, Mack's GuardDog Connect telemat- ics-based system quickly diagnoses potential issues, schedules repairs and confi rms that required parts are in stock and ready to install, all while the truck is still on the job. GuardDog Connect is part of Mack Pedigree Uptime Pro- tection, an integrated suite of service and support solutions including Bulldog Service Management, Bulldog Parts Purchas- ing, Bulldog Financing and Bulldog Asset Protection. Mack Trucks adding focus on highway market Mack engines, the mDrive automated manual transmission and optimized aerodynamics have helped establish the Mack Pinnacle as a leader in on-highway fuel effi ciency.