Final Mack Pinnacle Sleeper Delivered to Devoted Fleet Owner Ryan Bassett
Ryan Bassett, a Tennessee trucking entrepreneur, received the last Mack Pinnacle sleeper ever built, a custom one-of-a-kind truck he calls his 'Holy Grail.'
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What Happened
Ryan Bassett, a lifelong truck enthusiast from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, has built a 20-truck fleet hauling stone, sand, and gravel. His fleet is nearly all Mack Granites and Pinnacles, which he specs meticulously with help from dealers. When he learned Mack would end production of the Pinnacle sleeper in mid-2025, he asked to order the very last one ever built.
Mack announces end of Pinnacle sleeper production.
Bassett requests the final build slot.
Truck delivered to Bassett at Mack Experience Center.
“Everything about this truck is unique, especially as a 48” sleeper with a factory double frame and pusher axle. Throw in a 13 speed mDRIVE, 505HP MP8, 46k Mack rears, and many other premium options, it’s just about as nice as a Pinnacle can possibly be spec’ed.”
Bassett plans to keep the truck forever, adding it to his collection that includes a 1958 BCR, 1962 B-75, and 100th Anniversary CH. He continues to run his business, Bassett Transportation and Bar-B Transport, with a philosophy of scaling with market demand and strict maintenance.
Why this matters
The delivery marks the end of production for Mack's Pinnacle sleeper model, highlighting customer loyalty and the personalized relationships that define niche truck purchases.
Terms in This Story
- Pinnacle
- A model of heavy-duty Mack truck, including sleeper and day cab variants.
- Sleeper
- A truck cab with a sleeping compartment for long-haul drivers.
- Pusher axle
- An additional non-drive axle that can be raised or lowered to increase load capacity.
- mDRIVE
- Mack's automated manual transmission system.
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