Industry News - September, 2021 - Page 6 of 13

Peterbilt Delivers First Production Model 220EV To City Of Anchorage

Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the delivery of the first production Model 220EV to the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services (SWS) in Anchorage, Alaska during a celebration at Peterbilt of Alaska’s Anchorage facility.

First Delivery image in front of Peterbilt Dealership.

As part of a groundbreaking order that included a Model 220EV and Model 520EV, the City of Anchorage and SWS are at the forefront of technology and sustainably and is looking to show the benefits of battery electric commercial vehicles to the rest of the state and the circumpolar north.

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Sep 21, 2021 - 4 years ago
XCMG Debuts Three Customized Products at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas

XCMG, one of the world’s top three construction machinery manufacturers, brought three new customized products — XE950G excavator, XDA45U articulated dump truck and GR3505T5 grader — to MINExpo 2021, held September 13 to 15 in Las Vegas.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
How To: Inspect Your Excavator for Cracks

Expert Advice from Langley Excavator Parts

The daily greasing of your hydraulic excavator is a great opportunity to visually check for minor cracks that can be caused by impact, vibration, and metal fatigue.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
With Canada’s Motorcoach Industry on the Brink of Collapse, DriverDX is the Answer

After a global pandemic and a longstanding driver shortage, Canada’s motorcoach industry could literally be one bad fall/winter season away from a total collapse. However, the good news is that it could also be one tool away from being saved.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
Trash Gurl Makes Refuse "Look Gud" With Mack's Help

Trash Gurl, a woman-owned recycling and waste disposal company that uses creative marketing to get attention in a mature market, is featured in the ninth episode of Mack’s RoadLife 2.0 series. Trash Gurl currently operates an all-Mack Class 8 fleet, including the Mack Granite roll-off and Mack LR front-end loader trucks.

Trash Gurl, a woman-owned recycling and waste disposal company that uses creative marketing to get attention in a mature market, is featured in the ninth episode of Mack’s RoadLife 2.0 series. Trash Gurl currently operates an all-Mack Class 8 fleet, including the Mack Granite roll-off and Mack LR front-end loader trucks.

Founded in 2009 by Melissa and Jeff Polutta, Trash Gurl, based in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, provides commercial, industrial, residential and special waste management services to Charleston, South Carolina’s metropolitan area. Trash Gurl’s signature purple dumpsters and purple bodies on their Mack LR front-end loaders are complemented by the creative company name in bright-colored text. They also feature a cartoon caricature of Melissa and eye-catching sayings, like “we make trash look gud,” that have grabbed attention on social media and helped the company stand out and create buzz around a necessary industry and services that typically remain behind the scenes.

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Sep 20, 2021 - 4 years ago
New Nokian TR Forest 2: A Tough Tire For Tough Conditions

Not all quality tires are made for the biggest and most powerful tractors. For many years, the Nokian TR Forest tire with its comprehensive size range has been a proven, reliable choice for light and medium weight forestry tractors. Now the tire has been renewed with new features – without losing any of the properties that made it a classic for tough forestry work. Introducing the new Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tire!

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Sep 17, 2021 - 4 years ago