Gulf Highway Equipment Chooses Mack MD6 Trucks for Highway Safety Upfits
Gulf Highway Equipment (GHE) is purchasing additional Mack MD6 medium-duty trucks to mount Truck-Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) for work-zone safety, citing the trucks' durability and reliability.
over 250
25,995 pounds
33,000 pounds
What Happened
Gulf Highway Equipment (GHE), based in Richland, Texas, is expanding its fleet with more Mack MD6 trucks after previously purchasing over 250 MD6 vehicles. The trucks are upfitted with energy-absorbing crash cushions known as Truck-Mounted Attenuators (TMAs), which protect workers and motorists in construction zones. GHE founder Travis McCain praised the MD6's chassis strength, upfit flexibility, and competitive pricing.
“Gulf Highway Equipment selected the Mack MD because it delivers the durability, reliability and versatility we expect from a vocational platform at a competitive price. The MD offers a strong chassis, excellent upfit flexibility and the engineering quality Mack is known for – all in a medium-duty package that fits well with our specialized equipment applications.”
“We’re proud Gulf Highway Equipment continues to choose the Mack MD6 as the foundation for its TMA upfits. The MD6 pairs a strong, durable chassis with upfit-friendly packaging and a comfortable cab to support crews through long shifts. We’re happy that GHE recognizes the versatility of the MD6, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with them.”
25,995pounds
The Mack MD6 is a Class 6 medium-duty truck. The MD7 (Class 7) has a GVWR of 33,000 pounds.
Why this matters
The decision signals strong customer confidence in Mack's MD Series for specialized safety equipment, reinforcing the importance of reliable vocational trucks in protecting highway workers and motorists.
Terms in This Story
- TMA
- Truck-Mounted Attenuator, an energy-absorbing crash cushion attached to the rear of a truck to protect workers and motorists in construction zones.
- GVWR
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded vehicle.
- FET
- Federal Excise Tax, a 12% tax on heavy trucks; the MD Series is exempt.
- CDL
- Commercial Driver's License, required for operating certain heavy vehicles; the MD6 does not require one for non-hazardous payloads.
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