Mack Trucks has expanded its active safety offerings with the launch of Mack Protect for its MD Series trucks. The system was unveiled during Work Truck Week 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Mack Protect provides an integrated suite of collision mitigation technologies, including radar, camera systems and detection algorithms. It is designed to help drivers avoid or reduce the severity of collisions and adds forward- and side-looking pedestrian recognition to medium-duty vehicles.
“By bringing Mack Protect to our Mack MD Series, we’re delivering heavy-duty-grade active safety to customers that operate in dense urban and regional environments,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America.
The system’s features include forward collision warning (FCW), adaptive cruise control (ACC), automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning (LDW), speed limit sign identification with overspeed alerts and lane change and blind spot support with pedestrian and bicyclist detection.
Mack explained that FCW alerts drivers to vehicles and pedestrians ahead. ACC maintains safe following distances by adjusting truck speed. AEB automatically applies brakes when necessary, and LDW monitors lane changes. The system also identifies posted speed limits and supports safer right-side lane changes by detecting nearby vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
“These safety features reflect our commitment to providing customers with technology that supports their drivers while protecting others on the road,” said Alex Lee, senior product manager for vocational and medium duty.
Mack Protect is available now for MD Series trucks. Information can be obtained at Mack booth 5321 at Work Truck Week, local Mack dealers or online.
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