Precious gains for Diamond Brothers
The Mack Anthem is delivering impressive fuel economy benefits for this Adelaide-based transport companyInterstate general carrier Diamond Brothers Transport says the new Mack Anthem is well and truly earning its keep, the recently introduced model keeping its drivers smiling while delivering impressive fuel efficiency gains.
The Adelaide-based operator, which services all the east coast capitals as well as Perth with its fleet of B-doubles and B-triples, has been servicing its customers’ transport needs for nearly 70 years. It has been adding more Macks to its fleet in recent years, including the new Mack Anthem.
“With over 50 years of Mack being made here in Australia we have the Anthem that is a new generation; not only does it look fantastic, it does the job too,” says Kym McDermid (pictured), CEO of Diamond Brothers Transport.
“We have a couple of Mack Anthems on linehaul now with a few more on order. We have better fuel economy with the Anthem; it’s really been exceptional fuel economy.
“Fuel efficiency is important for two reasons. One is obviously the cost of fuel, but it’s also about your carbon footprint as well.”
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Kym says his drivers are also very happy with the new model.
“I’ve been in the Anthem for over a year now,” says driver Andy Price, who is now a self-confessed Anthem fan.
“I find I’m actually less fatigued than I would if I was driving a more conventional truck.”
“With the eight-airbag system on the rear and the parabolic leaf spring suspension up the front, the ride in the Anthem is incredible.
“A lot of trucks would kick and buck like you were riding a horse but the Anthem is a lot smoother to drive.
“I’ve noticed it’s a lot friendlier truck; you’ve got the space, you don’t feel like you’re squashed – the Anthem seems to be just more driver friendly.
“As a linehaul driver I do spend a lot more time on the road than I do in my own bed, and the Anthem has got the comfort – it’s got a nice bedroom, nice comfortable seats and it’s got the space, it’s a good truck to be out on the road and away from home in.
“I think the Anthem is going to be a game changer.”
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