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Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck

May 8, 2019 2:34PM by Truck News

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of Sanitation. “The Mack LR BEV is the latest example of…

Mack ups its refuse game during WasteExpo

April 24, 2018 5:02PM by Truck West

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks introduced new features to its LR Model, improved its safety features on refuse vehicles, and said it will have a fully-electric refuse truck operating in New York by 2019. Mack made the announcements during…

Mack debuts refuse truck upgrades at Waste & Recycling Expo

October 30, 2017 10:03AM by James Menzies

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Mack Trucks has introduced a more ergonomic seat for its LR model in right-hand stand-up/sit-down drive configurations, in response to complaints about the limited range of seating configurations available in the previous design. Curtis Dorwart, Mack…

Mack brings telematics to LR model refuse truck

November 11, 2016 10:39AM by James Menzies

TORONTO, Ont. – Mack Truck has brought its GuardDog Connect telematics platform to its LR model refuse truck. The system is now available across the entire line of Mack Trucks. GuardDog Connect monitors fault codes that could lead to unscheduled…

Michelin introduces new wide-base retread for refuse applications

April 28, 2016 10:24AM by Truck News

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin has introduced a new X One XZUS+ Pre-Mold retread it says delivers 50% greater wear life, enhanced durability and scrub resistance for refuse operations compared to its previous XZUS retread. The retread features a special winged…

Toyo introduces new refuse tire

March 23, 2015 9:07AM by Truck News

CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire has introduced a new regional and urban heavy-duty steer tire it says is ideal for refuse operations. The Toyo M153 features an extra deep, regroovable 26/32” tread and is optimized for high-scrub applications. It has…

Peterbilt sees increased demand for Model 320

January 29, 2015 8:35AM by Truck News

DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt says its Model 320 low-cab forward truck achieved record production in 2014, with more than 1,600 units built. That’s a 12% increase from the previous year. The specialty truck is used in refuse operations and concrete…

Ryder looks to help manage fuelling needs in waste segment

December 19, 2014 8:25AM by Truck News

HOUSTON, Texas — Ryder Fuel Systems says it can help refuse fleets improve their fuelling processes and reduce costs. The company has produced a new white paper, Automated Fuel Management Services Deliver Results and Profitability in the Waste Industry, to…