With roots in New York, Mack is one of those American brands that have stood the test of time. Since its earliest days making buses, train cars, and locomotives, it has joined our list of the most popular semi-truck brands in the U.S. While there’s no truth to the rumors that Mack is making a pickup truck, Mack trucks have graced several movies, including being prominently used by the main character in 1981’s “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.” But did you know how the brand got its iconic hood ornament? Well, it’s intricately tied to its role as a supply vehicle in World War I, when Mack was the main company providing heavy trucks to the Allies….

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