Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers, a leading commercial truck and equipment dealer with 10 locations across Wisconsin, recently delivered a Mack庐 MD Electric vehicle 鈥� the first to operate in the state 鈥� to ABC Supply Co., Inc. during a handover event at the company鈥檚 National Fleet Center in Beloit, Wisconsin. This is the first electric medium-duty vehicle in ABC Supply鈥檚 fleet.
鈥淲e are excited that ABC Supply chose the Mack MD Electric vehicle as the first medium-duty truck in its fleet,鈥� said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. 鈥淎BC Supply鈥檚 confidence in Mack to deliver the same reliability and performance it has come to expect from Mack鈥檚 diesel-powered trucks is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability.鈥�
ABC Supply is North America鈥檚 largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products. The company chose to order an MD Electric vehicle to test the integration of electric trucks into their operations and stay at the forefront of technological advancements to meet customers鈥� evolving needs and expectations.
鈥淭he addition of the new Mack MD Electric truck to our national fleet represents our commitment to exploring innovative technologies,鈥� said Mike Boggs, vice president of branch operations at ABC Supply. “Whatever the future holds for building materials distribution, ABC Supply will continue investing as a leader in the industry.鈥�
The Mack MD Electric was chosen by ABC Supply as its first electric vehicle because of the company鈥檚 long-standing relationship with Mack and Kriete Truck Centers, which will service and support the vehicle. Boggs said Mack has been a great partner that has continued to bring the best and latest advancements for our fleet. Mack vehicles also have proven to be reliable making Mack an ideal choice as ABC Supply continues to embrace new technologies.
The MD Electric will be tested in multiple locations throughout ABC Supply鈥檚 branch network across North America. It will be tested in its traditional roles of transporting roofing and other building supply materials. The vehicle will be charged at various branch locations where it will be stationed.
鈥淎BC has a long-standing relationship with Kriete Truck Centers, who were instrumental in delivering the vehicle,鈥� Boggs said. 鈥淭heir deep understanding of our fundamental needs, combined with their commitment to excellence ensure that the vehicle met all of our precise specifications and requirements.鈥�
鈥淲e at Kriete are sincerely grateful for our long-standing partnership with Mack Trucks and ABC Supply, and the delivery of this Mack MD Electric exemplifies the remarkable achievements possible when a customer, dealer, and manufacturer work so closely together,鈥� said David Kriete, President and CEO of Kriete Truck Centers. 鈥淲e look forward to continuing to support them not just with this truck, but all of their transportation needs.鈥�
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