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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2019

Philadelphia’s Refuse Drivers Have High Crash Rates

The City of Philadelphia’s trash truck drivers have been involved in about 2,200 collisions since June 2015. Two-thirds of these were the city drivers’ fault.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2019

Ark. City Tests Telematics on Sanitation Vehicles

The City of Fort Smith, Ark., is testing telematics on its 40 sanitation vehicles to enhance its municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste offerings.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2019

Ark. City Turns to Leasing to Improve Sanitation Service

The City of Jonesboro, Ark., has leased three new sanitation trucks because its current fleet has had repeated breakdowns, resulting in missed or delayed services.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

Heat Causes Breakdowns for N.C. City’s Refuse Trucks

A heat wave took down nearly half of the City of Fayetteville’s refuse fleet. Last week, 19 of the city’s 44 trash trucks were having mechanical problems.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2019

Lion Electric, Boivin Evolution Awarded Calif. All-Electric Truck Contract

The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Evolution have been selected by the State of California for the medium and heavy duty zero emission & plug-in hybrid vehicle state contract.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2019

Ala. City Adopts Rubicon Global Smart City Software

Following a six-month pilot, the City of Montgomery, Ala., has awarded a three-year contract to Rubicon Global for its SmartCity platform.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesJuly 10, 2019

NYC Sanitation Continues Fleet Greening, Uses Trucks to Increase Public Awareness

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2019

Va. City Pilots Telematics Program

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 5, 2019

Lion Electric, Boivin Évolution Unveil All-Electric Waste Collection Truck

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 4, 2019

Continental Renames Urban Waste Transport Tires

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.

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