Beyond the Bulldog

About Beyond the Bulldog

Beyond the Bulldog is a weekly trucking industry podcast presented by Mack Trucks. Each episode features conversations with drivers, fleet leaders, safety experts, and industry insiders about trucking, technology, regulations, and the real stories from America’s highways. Tune in for insights on fleet management, driver life, safety, and the future of transportation.

Publisher

Mack Trucks Inc.

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Mile Marker 78 - Kent Worthington on EPA 27, the MP13, and Truck Performance

   Kent Worthington, Powertrain Sales Development Manager with Mack Trucks, joins Beyond the Bulldog to explain Mack's approach to EPA 27 and what it means for customers. From the MP13 engine to a redesigned aftertreatment system, Kent walks through the engineering choices behind the powertrain and the goals of improving performance, fuel efficiency, durability, and uptime. Kent also explains how changing emissions requirements affect a truck's years-long development process and the choices available to fleets. He discusses the new Keystone and Granite, the role of electrical architecture and remote software updates, and DEF-inducement updates, with a focus on helping customers understand the technology and plan for their operations. Kent discusses: How evolving emissions requirements shape long-term truck development, including the powertrain strategy for the new Keystone and Granite How MP13 engine updates, including a 14-wave divider piston, strengthened components, and improved thermal management, are designed to support efficiency, performance, and durability How Mack's redesigned aftertreatment system combines serviceability with electric heating to address cold starts and low-load operation How DEF-inducement updates, remote software capabilities, and dealer support fit into Mack's approach to customer uptime This episode is a practical look at the engineering and planning behind Mack's EPA 27 approach. Kent connects the technical details to the priorities that matter in daily operation: dependable performance, serviceability, and keeping trucks working over their full life.What's next? Tune in weekly for new episodes! Visit the Mack Shop to use your discount code: https://mackshop.com/ Book a virtual truck tour! https://www.macktrucks.com/live-tour/

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Mile Marker 77 - Gary Mahan on Restoring the Mack M100SX and Preserving Trucking History

   Gary Mahan, Founder and President of The Mahan Collection Foundation, joins Beyond the Bulldog, presented by Mack Trucks, to share the story of restoring the Mack M100SX and preserving trucking history. From rescuing a heavy hauler that had been parked for more than 25 years to bringing its original engine and drivetrain back to life, Gary explains the work behind a two-year project that was too large to fit inside his shops. He also looks back on building a quarry and aggregate business, the antique Mack that served as his wedding vehicle, and the relationships that grew into a collection spanning more than a century of trucking. Along the way, he shares how skilled craftspeople, family, and fellow collectors help keep these machines running and their stories alive. Gary discusses: • How the Mahan team rescued and restored the Mack M100, including its original engine, sheet metal, radiator, and drivetrain • Why good people and teamwork were central to growing a quarry business from seven employees to hundreds • How a Mack wedding truck sparked decades of collecting, restoration, and friendships • The foundation's mission to preserve historic trucks, welcome visitors, and teach younger generations how trucking supports everyday life This episode is a look at restoring a remarkable Mack truck and preserving the stories behind trucking's past. Gary Mahan shows that keeping history alive takes skilled people, patient work, family involvement, and a willingness to share these machines with the next generation. And check out The Mahan Collection Instagram Page for tons of great photos of their collection!What's next? Tune in weekly for new episodes! Visit the Mack Shop to use your discount code: https://mackshop.com/ Book a virtual truck tour! https://www.macktrucks.com/live-tour/

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Mile Marker 76 - Scott Cornell on Cargo Theft, Supply Chain Security, and Prevention

   We sit down with Scott Cornell, Executive Vice President with SPG Cargo and Logistics, to talk about cargo theft, supply chain security, and the growing risks facing carriers, brokers, shippers, and drivers. Scott explains why cargo theft is difficult to measure, how organized crime groups target freight, and why the real cost often goes far beyond the value listed on the bill of lading. Scott also discusses how cargo theft has changed since 2020, including the rise of strategic theft, double brokering, email intrusion, identity fraud, and new tactics that can pull legitimate carriers and drivers into a theft without them realizing it. He also explains why straight theft, pilferage, and targeted commodity theft remain major concerns across the industry. Scott discusses: - Why reported cargo theft numbers only show part of the problem, and how losses can include market value, contracts, investigations, insurance, reputation, and replacement costs - How strategic theft differs from straight theft, including double brokering, Trojan drivers, email compromise, fictitious pickups, and other deception-based methods - Why pilferage, high-value tech loads, food and beverage, metals, seafood, autos, and other commodities are being targeted in specific regions and lanes - How carriers, brokers, and shippers can reduce risk by slowing down, verifying contacts, training drivers, using stronger locks and tracking, monitoring carrier identity, and building a response plan before a theft happens This episode is a practical look at one of the trucking industry's most expensive and fast-changing security threats. Scott shows why prevention starts with awareness, good procedures, better verification, and a clear plan for what to do when something does not feel right.What's next? Tune in weekly for new episodes Visit the Mack Shop to use your discount code: https://mackshop.com/ Book a virtual truck tour! https://www.macktrucks.com/live-tour/

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Bulldog

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• Tina Klein
• Allen Boyd
• Elizabeth Overmann
• Jeremy Whatley
• Harish Kapur

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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