MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Following a six-month pilot, the City of Montgomery, Ala., has awarded a three-year contract to Rubicon Global for its SmartCity platform.
In its 2019 Strategic Plan Progress Report, the New York City Department of Sanitation noted that it continues to test alternative fuels and raise public awareness with the fleet.
Starting in July, the City of Norfolk, Va., will use the Rubicon SmartCity platform for more than 60 sanitation vehicles over a six-month period.
The Mack Trucks Historical Museum unveiled an all-new exhibit: “Keeping America Clean: The Evolution of the Waste Industry.” The exhibit features three antique Mack trucks.
Autocar said its Power of One integration body installation processes shows a substantial improvement in uptime and reliability for refuse fleets in the first 90 days of truck ownership.
Scania's new NXT electric, self-driving concept vehicle can be quickly reconfigured to meet changing fleet needs in the course of a single work day. It can be a commuter bus in the morning and evening, for example, and a refuse truck overnight.
The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Évolution unveiled the world's first Class 8 truck with a powertrain and automated collection hopper that are 100% electric.
Continental has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads to ensure that fleets can pinpoint the tire’s application and usage at a glance.
Seattle's “green" collection fleet will be made up of nearly 200 contractor trucks powered by electricity, renewable natural gas, and renewable diesel.
Amrep's ultra-heavy-duty front-end loader made from Hardox steel and featuring a corrosion- and rust-resistant undercarriage ensures durability in handling heavier loads.