New Way Trucks
New Way Trucks is a U.S. manufacturer of automated side loaders, front loaders, and rear loaders serving municipal waste departments, private haulers, and national fleet operators across North America. It distributes through a 35-dealer network and Sourcewell cooperative contracts, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation following its late-2025 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersScranton, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
New Way Trucks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- New Way Trucks
- Legal name
- New Way Trucks
- Website
- https://newwaytrucks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- New Way Trucks is a U.S. manufacturer of automated side loaders, front loaders, and rear loaders serving municipal waste departments, private haulers, and national fleet operators across North America. It distributes through a 35-dealer network and Sourcewell cooperative contracts, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation following its late-2025 acquisition.
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New Way Trucks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Refuse Truck Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)
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Where New Way Trucks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Scranton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
New Way Trucks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Refuse Truck Manufacturing and Sales: New Way manufactures high-quality refuse equipment bodies that mount to commercial OEM chassis. The company generates revenue through the sale of refuse trucks including automated side loaders, front loaders, and rear loaders. Revenue is one-time hardware sales with additional revenue from aftermarket parts and service.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for refuse collection vehicles |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
New Way Trucks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
New Way Trucks designs, manufactures, and sells refuse collection vehicles including automated side loaders (Sidewinder, ROTO-PAC, Wolverine), front loaders (Mammoth series), and rear loaders (Cobra family, Viper, Diamondback). The company produces equipment bodies mounted to commercial OEM chassis and supports them through a network of 35 dealers across North America along with OEM replacement parts.
Product overview
New Way Trucks is a U.S.-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles offering three main product lines: Automated Side Loaders (ASL) including the Sidewinder®, ROTO-PAC®, and Wolverine™; Front Loaders including the Mammoth® Series and Mammoth Western Series™; and Rear Loaders including the Cobra® family (Cobra Magnum®, King Cobra®, Cobra® HC, Cobra®, Viper®) and Diamondback®. The company also provides genuine parts and service support through its distributor network. New Way operates as a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation following its acquisition in late 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mammoth® Series: Front loader refuse truck series for commercial waste collection
- Mammoth Western Series™
- ROTO-PAC®
- Sidewinder®
- Wolverine™
- Cobra®
- Cobra Magnum®
- Cobra® HC
- King Cobra®
- Viper®
- Diamondback®
- New Way True Fit™
Products and services
- Mammoth® Series Heavy-duty front loader refuse truck built for high-volume commercial and industrial waste collection routes.
- Mammoth Western Series™ Front loader variant designed for western U.S. markets and applications with the same heavy-duty commercial collection capabilities as the Mammoth series.
- Cobra Magnum® High-capacity rear loader refuse truck designed for rugged commercial and municipal waste collection applications.
- King Cobra® Premium rear loader refuse truck offering enhanced performance and durability for demanding waste collection routes.
- Cobra® HC High-compaction rear loader designed for maximizing payload capacity on commercial and municipal collection routes.
- Cobra® Standard rear loader refuse truck offering reliable performance for municipal and private waste collection operations.
- Viper® Rear loader refuse truck designed for efficient residential and commercial waste collection with proven durability.
- Diamondback® Compact, affordable rear loader with a low load-sill threshold, compaction rate of 800-1,000 lb per cubic yard, and available in 6 and 8 cubic yard capacities.
- Sidewinder® Flagship automated side loader featuring the industry's strongest and smoothest frame-mounted arm with a 12-foot reach, designed for single-operator residential route efficiency with 20% faster cycle times.
- ROTO-PAC® First auger-driven dual-purpose side loader in North America, offering the highest payload of any automated side loader with a self-cleaning auger and liquid-tight hopper for both organics and municipal solid waste collection.
- Wolverine™ Compact automated side loader in an under-CDL (Class 6) package for tight routes, campuses, and gated communities, enabling easier driver training and fleet expansion with full automation capabilities.
- New Way Genuine Parts OEM replacement parts manufactured to ensure optimal fit and function with New Way refuse trucks, including the New Way True Fit™ collaboration program with premium suppliers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cycle times reduced by 20% on Sidewinder arm through hydraulic upgrades
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use New Way Trucks
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
New Way Trucks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
New Way Trucks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SourcewellcoreNew Way Trucks is a Sourcewell-certified partner, enabling public agencies and municipalities to procure New Way refuse trucks and parts through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contracts. This partnership streamlines the procurement process for government customers.
- McLaughlin Family Companies Inc.coreSeller of New Way Trucks to Federal Signal Corporation. McLaughlin Family Companies Inc. was the previous owner of New Way Trucks before the acquisition closed in Q4 2025.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
New Way Trucks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Heil (Dover Environmental Solutions): Heil is one of the largest North American manufacturers of refuse collection vehicle bodies (front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders) and is a direct competitor to New Way across essentially every product category New Way sells. Both serve the same municipal and private hauler customer base with similar vocational truck bodies.
- McNeilus (Oshkosh Corporation): McNeilus is a leading U.S. refuse body manufacturer, particularly dominant in front loaders, and competes head-to-head with New Way's Mammoth series. As part of Oshkosh, it has access to greater scale, capital, and chassis integration than New Way.
- Labrie Environmental Group: Labrie is a Canadian-based manufacturer of refuse and recycling collection vehicles offering side, front, and rear loaders that directly overlap with New Way's product portfolio. Strong in North American municipal markets, making it one of the most direct cross-border competitors.
- Curbtender (J.E. Miller): Curbtender manufactures a full line of refuse collection bodies (Sidewinder competitor, front loaders, rear loaders) and competes directly with New Way in the ASL and other refuse body segments for U.S. municipal and private fleet customers.
- Bridgeport Manufacturing: Bridgeport Manufacturing builds a range of refuse and recycling bodies, including side loaders and front loaders, serving similar municipal and private hauler customers. It is a smaller but direct competitor in the U.S. vocational refuse body market.
- Pak-Mor (REV Group): Pak-Mor manufactures refuse collection vehicles (rear loaders, side loaders, front loaders) and competes directly with New Way's Cobra and Sidewinder product lines, primarily serving municipal and private hauler fleets.
Broad incumbents
- Mack Trucks (Volvo Group): Mack Trucks is a major commercial vehicle OEM with a long-standing position in the refuse and vocational truck market (Mack LR), supplying chassis to body builders like New Way while also offering integrated refuse solutions. Comparable because it sets chassis standards and competitive dynamics in the refuse segment.
- Autocar (Greenbriar Equity Group): Autocar is a U.S. specialty truck OEM focused on vocational and refuse applications, providing chassis to body builders and competing for integrated refuse truck sales. A relevant incumbent competitor in the same refuse vehicle market.
- Peterbilt Motors (PACCAR): Peterbilt supplies Class 6-8 vocational chassis used by refuse body builders including New Way, and is a broader commercial vehicle incumbent that influences chassis pricing, availability, and standards in the refuse segment.
Emerging players
- Wastequip: Wastequip is a leading North American manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, including refuse bodies, containers, and parts. While broader than New Way, it is a relevant adjacent competitor in the refuse equipment ecosystem serving the same municipal and private hauler customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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New Way Trucks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
New Way Trucks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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New Way Trucks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about New Way Trucks
What does New Way Trucks do?
New Way Trucks designs, manufactures, and sells refuse collection vehicles including automated side loaders (Sidewinder, ROTO-PAC, Wolverine), front loaders (Mammoth series), and rear loaders (Cobra family, Viper, Diamondback). The company produces equipment bodies mounted to commercial OEM chassis and supports them through a network of 35 dealers across North America along with OEM replacement parts.
Is New Way Trucks a public or private company?
New Way Trucks is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was New Way Trucks founded?
New Way Trucks was founded in 1971. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is New Way Trucks based?
New Way Trucks is headquartered in Scranton, United States, in the North America region.
How does New Way Trucks make money?
One revenue line is on record: refuse Truck Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are New Way Trucks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Heil (Dover Environmental Solutions), McNeilus (Oshkosh Corporation), Labrie Environmental Group, Curbtender (J.E. Miller), Bridgeport Manufacturing and Pak-Mor (REV Group). Broad incumbents are Mack Trucks (Volvo Group), Autocar (Greenbriar Equity Group) and Peterbilt Motors (PACCAR). Wastequip is listed as an emerging player.
Does New Way Trucks have an API?
No public API is recorded for New Way Trucks.
What industry is New Way Trucks in?
New Way Trucks's product category is Refuse Truck Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAF, Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility), with a secondary code of IMACAGAC, Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse). Its NAICS code is 336211 and its SIC code is 3713.