The U.S. Army recently awarded Allentown-based Mack Defense, a heavy-duty trucks provider, a five year, up to $221.8 million contract for up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT).
M917A3 HDTs support the U.S. military’s construction and upkeep of airfields, landing strips, motor pools, roadways, supply facilities, and disaster relief for areas affected by severe weather.
“This contract represents continued confidence in our ability to deliver mission-critical vehicles to the U.S. Army,” David Hartzell, Mack Defense president, said. “The M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck is a commercial-based truck modified to meet mission-critical functionality that directly supports the Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard operations within the United States and around the world. This new contract award is a testament to the commitment of our team, which includes our supplier partners, as well as to the robust capabilities of this heavy tactical vehicle platform. We look forward to building and delivering more reliable, high-performance trucks that meet the demanding needs of our soldiers.”…