McNeilus Celebrates 50 Years Manufacturing Refuse Trucks
For half a century, McNeilus has continued to “set the standard for reliability and durability” with its concrete mixers and refuse trucks.
View ArticleEyes Wide Open: Talking EREF, Rising Stars, Technology and More
Episode 44: A conversation with Ron McCracken, director emeritus of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation.
View ArticleNew Lawsuits Filed in GOP Train, Trash Truck Collision
Five train passengers have filed lawsuits against the truck driver, trash company and train conductor from the January 2018 crash.
View ArticleRouteware Global Acquires Core Computing Solutions
The acquisition adds billing and route management software to a suite that includes route optimization, in-truck computers and video recording services.
View ArticleDominion Energy Sets Goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The goal covers dominant greenhouse gases from Dominion’s electricity generation and gas infrastructure operations.
View ArticleLytx Unveils Technology to Address Distracted Driving
Lytx has enhanced its machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered technology to provide near real-time insight into risky behaviors.
View ArticleDover Completes Acquisition of Soft-Pak Software Solutions
Soft-Pak will now become part of Dover's Environmental Solutions Group business unit.
View ArticleHeil Launches Command-SST Automated Side Loader
The Command-SST incorporates a host of new technologies that enhance safety, operational comfort, productivity and maintenance simplicity.
View ArticleGeorgia County Ups Wages to Attract Garbage Truck Drivers
The county recently bought 46 new trucks, but only half are running routes due to a shortage of drivers.
View ArticleUpdated: U.S. Lawmakers Call Out BYD as a Societal "Threat"
Lawmakers singled out BYD and China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. as China’s strategy to dominate transportation manufacturing markets.
View ArticleHousehold Trash Will Fuel Ecomaine’s New Electric Refuse Trucks
The company is expected to replace two diesel-powered waste trucks with Lion Electric Co’s electric trucks by the end of the year.
View ArticleUpdated: NWRA Pushes for Regulatory Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic
NWRA remains engaged with Congress and the administration to lift restrictions that would allow waste haulers to properly respond to COVID-19.
View ArticleNWRA Provides COVID-19 FMCSA, DHS Documents, Placards for Trucks
NWRA guidance also includes documents to be carried in waste and recycling fleet vehicles and a clarification letter for local authorities.
View ArticleTruck Makers Suspend Production Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the worsening situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, some truck manufacturers are suspending production.
View ArticleMcNeilus Rolls Out Service, Maintenance Video Library
McNeilus is investing in visual learning to help train technicians.
View ArticleMack Trucks Offers Financing Options to Waste Industry
The finance programs aim to help customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleSafety System Manufacturer Launches AI-enabled Camera for Fleets
The forward-facing camera from Zone Defense LLC uses AI to watch the road, read road signs and alert drivers of dangerous behaviors.
View ArticleWaste Pro Adds New Addition to Garbage Truck Museum
The latest addition is a DeMartini from the 1930s.
View ArticleNWRA Backs Effort to Suspend Excise Tax on Heavy-duty Trucks
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and several of its member companies joined with dozens of other national, state, and local organizations and companies on a letter to congressional...
View ArticleChevron, Cummins Team on Renewable Natural Gas Engine Demonstration with Walmart
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), today announced definitive agreements to supply fuel linked to renewable natural gas for a Walmart Inc. (NYSE:...
View ArticleKroger Bags EV Charging Stations for 350 Locations
Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger is rolling out EV charging stations at its stores nationwide. It already has begun installing more than 350 chargers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana,...
View ArticleNew Funding for Municipal Recycling Program Supports Purchase of Hi-Tech,...
NEW YORK, NY - Closed Loop Partners announced Tuesday that its Closed Loop Infrastructure Fund (CLIF) signed and funded its second loan to the Broken Arrow Municipal Authority. The new loan of $1...
View ArticleCanadian Redeveloper Seeks to Jumpstart Graphite Supply Chain
A few years ago, real estate redeveloper King & Benton Group began preparing to convert an industrial site in Welland, Ontario into a mixed-use redevelopment, then it made a riveting discovery...
View ArticleBig Truck Rental Launches Complete Fleet Rental Program
Tampa, FL – Big Truck Rental (BTR), North America’s leading essential services rental vehicle provider, is launching a new rental program, BTR’s Complete Fleet. Designed with your business needs at the...
View ArticleNYC Department of Sanitization Looking for Artists Wanting to Use Garbage...
New York Cities Department of Sanitation is starting a program to beautify their trucks. Allowing artists to paint on the city's garbage trucks, there is one big stipulation; the paint must be...
View ArticleLate-Model Rolling Stock and Waste Hauling Equipment Offered in Online Auction
Tiger Group liquidation on Sept. 8 features tractor trucks, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, and trailers, as well as construction equipment and more than 100 roll-off boxes for waste removal.
View ArticleSam Killeen's Passion for Trash Collectors Drives H&H Disposal
Proudly working in the waste collection industry, Sam Killeen has successfully launched H&H Disposal, Inc. proving himself a great figurehead for those working in this hardworking industry....
View ArticleUFC and Battle Motors Expand Marketing Partnership With New Multi-Year Agreement
Battle Motors has been named the first-ever official electric commercial truck of UFC.
View ArticleCouncil Bluffs, Iowa Residents Get Automated Trash Service, Promotes Safety
Residents in Council Bluffs, Iowa is preparing for a change in their trash pick up as the city shifts to an automated trash and recycling collection system.
View ArticlePensacola, Fla. Trucks Make Switch to Renewable Natural Gas
In a move to reduce gases from landfills and carbon emissions, Pensacola, Fla. garbage and recycling trucks are switching to renewable natural gas for fuel.
View Article