Mack Trucks has introduced four Chassis System Plans that allow customers to select extended coverage for specific areas of a truck rather than purchasing comprehensive chassis protection.

The new options cover driveline, cab and exterior, HVAC, and safety and vehicle electronics. Customers can purchase the plans individually, combine them, or continue to select Mack's comprehensive Chassis Plan.

Mack said it developed the system-based approach in response to customer demand for greater flexibility as fleets manage repair expenses and increasingly sophisticated vehicle technology.

“The needs of today's fleets continue to evolve as vehicles become more technologically advanced and operating costs remain a key business consideration,” said Ashish Sadhu, Mack services director. “We created these new Chassis System Plans to give customers more choices, enabling them to protect the systems that matter most to their operation while also helping to reduce the risk of unexpected repair costs and downtime.”

Breaking Chassis Coverage Into Four Systems

• The Driveline Plan covers components involved in transferring power and keeping the vehicle moving.
• Mack's Cab and Exterior Plan includes systems associated with vehicle structure, ride quality, braking, steering, and the driver environment.
• The HVAC Plan covers components used to maintain cab comfort.
• The Safety and Vehicle Electronics Plan provides targeted coverage for electrical and electronic components, connected vehicle systems, and advanced safety technologies.

That final category takes on added importance as heavy-duty trucks incorporate more electronic controls, telematics, connectivity, and safety systems. The system-specific plan gives fleets the option to cover those components without purchasing comprehensive chassis coverage.

Managing Repair Costs as Trucks Age

Heavy-duty trucking fleets can select any of the four plans individually or combine them based on their equipment and operating requirements.

Mack said every component covered by its comprehensive Chassis Plan is also available through one of the new system-based plans, allowing customers to determine how broad or targeted they want their extended coverage to be.

Beyond protection against individual repair bills, Mack is positioning the plans as a way for fleets to improve cost predictability as equipment ages.

The company said the coverage can help reduce exposure to large, unplanned repair expenses as fleets contend with rising parts and labor costs and increasingly complex truck technology.