en.Wedoany.com Reported - McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. has delivered 13 garbage and recycling collection vehicles to Meridian Waste, in connection with a new municipal contract in Richland County, South Carolina. Headquartered in Dodge Center, Minnesota, McNeilus is a portfolio company of Oshkosh Corp. based in Wisconsin, and the order was coordinated through its dealer, Atlantic Heavy Duty. The dealer is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, while Meridian Waste is headquartered in North Carolina and operates across multiple states.
The newly delivered fleet includes McNeilus Zero Radius automated side loaders and McNeilus Heavy Duty rear loaders, designed specifically to support residential collection operations and deliver reliable performance on demanding daily routes. The fleet consists of 13 vehicles, including 7 side loaders and 6 rear loaders. McNeilus stated that the Zero Radius side loader emphasizes maneuverability and efficient curbside collection, while the Heavy Duty rear loader is also designed for residential collection and built for extreme daily duty applications.
Jason Fritz, Vice President of Sales at McNeilus, stated that a successful contract launch requires strong coordination, reliable equipment, and thorough preparation. Meridian Waste, Atlantic Heavy Duty, and McNeilus worked closely throughout the planning and implementation process to ensure that the fleet, facilities, personnel, and service support systems were ready from day one. To support the contract launch, Meridian Waste established a new operations facility in central South Carolina, including an indoor service center with eight bays, a dedicated parts room, and operations offices. Additionally, Meridian Waste recruited and trained collection personnel, route supervisors, maintenance staff, and management teams, while Atlantic Heavy Duty provided garbage truck driver and technician training prior to launch.
McNeilus noted that the fleet configuration is designed to support efficient residential collection and daily route reliability, while incorporating proven features and refuse collection technology. Chris Elvanian, Vice President of Sales at Atlantic Heavy Duty, stated that from facility preparation and route planning to technician training and parts support, this launch project involved extensive coordination before the first trash can was serviced. According to McNeilus, Atlantic Heavy Duty supports ongoing service and maintenance needs by stocking high-usage inventory items for Meridian Waste's parts department and assisting in developing operational readiness plans. Fritz pointed out that this contract launch highlights the importance of reliable refuse collection equipment backed by strong dealer support and customer readiness.
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