Imperial Dade Canada has officially received the first Mack Pioneer in Canada through longtime Mack dealer Vision Truck Group. The delivery marks a significant milestone as the all-new Pioneer, Mack’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date, begins reaching Canadians.
Mack’s Pioneer truck
The Pioneer day cab regional haul full-service lease unit was recently delivered to Imperial Dade’s office in Mississauga, Ontario, and will be used to service southwestern Ontario, covering an average of 800 to 1,000 kilometers daily as part of Imperial Dade Canada’s distribution operations. Vision Truck Group’s Cambridge location led the delivery.
Unveiled in April 2025, the Pioneer represents the future of Mack’s highway offerings with a bold design that embodies the brand’s legendary durability while introducing several industry-first and cutting-edge features. The aerodynamics of the Pioneer, combined with engine and transmission upgrades, deliver up to an 11 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared with Mack legacy models, helping to lower the total cost of ownership while enhancing driver productivity.
The Pioneer is available in multiple configurations, including day cabs and short, medium, and long sleeper options to meet the diverse needs of fleet owners and operators across all highway applications. The truck features exclusive driver comfort innovations like the Mack premium seating system with dual armrests and integrated heating, cooling, and massage functions, a flat-bottom steering wheel, push-button start, and wireless charging options. Enhanced safety features include standard frontal airbags and Mack Protect, a proprietary Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) incorporating the latest active and passive safety technologies.
The Pioneer is the most connected Mack truck ever, featuring a substantial increase in remote diagnostics and over-the-air software update capabilities to maximize uptime. The new MyMack smartphone app allows drivers to remotely check the status of their truck and control lights and HVAC systems.
Imperial Dade Canada receives a milestone product
Imperial Dade Canada, an independently owned distributor specializing in packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, equipment, and print products, operates 25 distribution centers across Canada with more than two million square feet of warehouse space. The company offers next-day delivery to 95 percent of the Canadian market and employs over 1,000 professionals dedicated to providing personalized supply chain solutions to B2B contractors.
“This first Canadian delivery demonstrates the confidence that forward-thinking fleets place in the Pioneer’s advanced design and capability,” said Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America. “Imperial Dade’s selection of this groundbreaking truck, combined with the exceptional support from Vision Truck Group, positions them to achieve new levels of efficiency and performance in their daily operations across southwestern Ontario.”
“Imperial Dade Canada is proud to be the first in Canada to put the Mack Pioneer on the road,” said Rob Barr, senior transportation manager, Imperial Dade Canada. “This milestone reflects our strong partnership with Mack Trucks and Vision Truck Group, and it demonstrates our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. The Pioneer represents the future of safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible fleet solutions across Canada and North America.”
