Internet of Things (IoT) for Smarter Waste Collection Services
We published today an industry white paper entitled: “THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT): Making Waste Collection Part of a Smarter Future”. This white paper looks at how waste management organizations are increasingly deploying IoT systems to monitor waste, vehicles, drivers and customers for smarter and more sustainable operations.
Read MoreLearning About Fleet Safety from Other Industries
Fleet safety is a number one priority for all sorts of fleets—public transit, emergency, work and industrial, military vehicles and more. While fleet functions may differ, they share many commonalities in terms of safety requirements. Understanding how other industry verticals employ solutions to mitigate risks and improve safety can be beneficial to all. According to the National Highway...
Read MoreGreater intelligence gathering capability optimizes Texas fleet operations
Knight Waste Services (Knight) was established in 2003 to service the City of Fort Worth’s residential garbage and recycling collection. Knight operates 30 ASL trucks providing weekly curbside collection for 94,000 residential households in Fort Worth, TX. Challenges: As part of their ongoing drive to optimize service quality and achieve the performance targets established by their municipal...
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Top 3 Causes of Accidents
According to industry data, fleet accident rates are on the rise. Fortunately, new smart truck technologies can reverse this trend. Smart truck systems are designed to ensure easy control and real-time communications and information transfer between drivers, vehicles and the back-office. According to Mattei Insurance Services Inc., there are three vehicle maneuvers and driver actions that tend...
Read MoreReducing Municipal GHG Emissions
North American municipalities – regardless of size or type – typically own and operate fleet vehicles to deliver municipal services. Waste and recycling collection vehicles usually top this list. On average, these municipal fleets can generate up to 20 per cent of a municipality’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume masses of fuel each year.
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