Trucks and Bodies

Gearing Up  

REFUSE TRUCK BODIES Heil Environmental Heil Environmental, Chattanooga, Tenn., manufactures the STARR automated side loader system for collection refuse...

New Mack Attack 

Chris Carlson

Mack Trucks, Lehigh Valley, Pa., has announced a restructuring plan that includes moving its corporate headquarters along with its product development...

Cover Me 

By Chris Carlson

Today's Truck Tarping systems aren't perfect, but, in haulers' minds, they're close. Fleet managers say that despite always being on the lookout for the...

Going Natural 

BY CHRIS CARLSON

Beginning in January 2009, Brookhaven, N.Y., will require all haulers that service the town to operate trucks that run on compressed natural gas (CNG)....

Waste in the Windy 

WasteExpo celebrated its 40th anniversary by blowing into Chicago for the 2008 show. The event, which was held at McCormick Place, attracted more than...

Compaction Action 

Steven Averett, Managing Editor

When flattened piles mean high scores...

Steely Resolve 

By Chris Carlson

Haulers seek solutions for rising fuel and steel prices...

Product Survey: Carts, Arms & Lifters 

Ameri-Kart, Wichita, Kan., offers the MegaKart for residential waste handling. The carts are manufactured with high-density polyethylene and are designed to withstand a variety of climate conditions, the company says...

Low Bridge 

Bruce A. Hooker

Technology may be key to preventing overhead-object accidents....

Product Survey: Truck Engines & Tires 

Goodyear Goodyear, Akron, Ohio, introduces the Unisteel G287 HSS tire for waste haulers. Available in 315/80R22.5 size, the tire can accommodate up to...

PRODUCT SURVEY: TRUCK COMPONENTS 

Donovan Donovan, Stuart, Fla., manufactures the Quick Flip 2 automatic tarping system for roll-off vehicles. The system can cover containers up to 40...

Take It Off 

By Ed Repa

EPA establishes standards for painting and stripping operations...

Some Assembly REQUIRED 

By Sean Kilcarr

Streamlining the spec'ing process to put together more affordable trucks...

Greening Their Fleets  

By Sean Kilcarr

Haulers pursue environmental initiatives while minimizing impact on the bottom line....

Beautiful Beasts 

By Steven Averett and Chris Carlson

These trucks make dirty work look good....

Up and Running 

By Sean Kilcarr

The right specifications and maintenance strategy can help fleets maximize equipment life, while minimizing expensive downtime and expensive repairs....

Total Coverage 

Stephen Ursery

Timing can be critical in any business, and thanks to an array of online products, solid waste professionals don't have to wait a month between issues...

The High Cost of Doing Business 

By Michael Fickes

Recently, the peoria disposal co. (PDC) in Peoria, Ill., acquired a small hauler. Among the new customers that came with the acquisition were residents...

Analyze This 

By Sean Kilcarr

When you visit the doctor's office for a checkup, one of the first things the nurse does is draw blood from your arm, because blood tests are an easy...

Future Fuels? 

By Stephen Ursery

From Time to Time, You will Hear of a solid waste company converting its fleet to the use of alternative fuels. In late September, Allied Waste Industries'...

Fleet Your Vegetables 

By Chris Carlson

Allied Waste embraces biodiesel in San Mateo, Calif....

Back to Basics 

By Kristen Simpson

Mandatory training program for technicians keeps fleet rolling....

Roll Out 

Our annual truck and body report unveils the latest products for your fleet....

A Smoother Road 

By Sean Kilcarr

Though it’s still early in the development process, meeting the 2010 engine emission regulations may not be as painful as many fear....

Polishing the Apple 

Annie Gentile

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rang in the New Year with more stringent emissions requirements for new on-highway diesel powered vehicles....