Mack Integrates Mixer Data into GuardDog Connect Platform

Mack Trucks announced a partnership with Beck Industrial to integrate the Beck intelligent mixer with Mack’s GuardDog Connect telematics platform. The announcement was made during the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)  Annual Meeting 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The integration will be available on the new Mack Granite model and enables GuardDog Connect to receive and process operational data from the mixer body. This includes information related to the drum, chute, hopper, bridge axle, lighting systems, controls and display. The Granite model, introduced earlier in March, includes a redesigned cab, updated safety technologies and driver-focused features for vocational applications.

“At Mack Trucks, our goal is to provide customers with timely intelligence that helps them operate their business more effectively,” said Ashish Sadhu, Mack Trucks services director. “By extending GuardDog Connect to integrate the body with the truck, we are delivering a more complete, end-to-end solution. Our collaboration with Beck Industrial is one of the first steps in integrating mixer bodies into the Mack connected ecosystem, with additional integrations planned in the future.”

Through the integration, GuardDog Connect collects data via Mack’s Body Link IV interface and delivers insights to drivers in the cab and to fleet managers through Mack Connect, Mack ASIST or email notifications. This allows fleets to monitor both the truck and mixer body within a single system.

“At Beck Industrial, innovation has always been driven by the needs of our customers,” said Nick Navarette, engineering manager at Beck Industrial. “Integrating the Beck Intelligent Mixer Control platform with Mack GuardDog Connect allows us to leverage Mack's connected service solutions while giving operators greater visibility, efficiency and confidence in their equipment. We’re proud to be an innovation leader in our vocation and to deliver practical solutions for our customers. This collaboration with Mack is a strong example of that.”

Mack Connect serves as a centralized fleet management platform that combines GuardDog Connect, Mack OneCall, over-the-air updates and operational reporting into one interface. The integration is part of Mack’s broader effort to expand connected services beyond the base vehicle and provide a more unified view of truck and body systems.