Landfills — April 8, 2021How to Inspect Equipment Components and Avoid Costly SurprisesProper operation, maintenance and inspections are vital to machine longevity, as well as making sure your machines are appropriately equipped for the job they are doing. By Martin Mattsson It is more important than ever to keep equipment running efficiently and reliably to protect your uptime and your bottom line. Heavy equipment in landfills, transfer […] Landfills — April 8, 2021
Magazine Articles — April 2, 2021Tired of Using Zoom? Virtual Maintenance Training Using Augmented RealityAugmented reality-enhanced training platforms can help you rapidly train and disseminate information to your workforce as a more effective and efficient tool to complement what you are already using, and you might just create better instructors in the process. By Matt Johnston Many firms were forced to re-evaluate the quality of their training programs in […] Magazine Articles — April 2, 2021
Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021Transforming Your Remote Training Process with Augmented RealityWhile the pandemic has forced may firms to consider video conference solutions to help overcome restrictions of travel and reduction in live hands-on training opportunities, others have used this as an opportunity to explore augmented and virtual reality enhanced training. By Matt Johnston and Lexandra Amos The pandemic has forced many firms to take an […] Magazine Articles — February 3, 2021
Maintenance — January 28, 2021How Maintenance Managers Can Make their Department More Eco-friendlyThe concept of eco-friendly buildings and plants is not new. As the interest in better environmentally friendly practices continues, maintenance managers must play their part as well. The way we use our facilities has continuously played a major part in environmental pollution. As of June 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that CO2 emissions from […] Maintenance — January 28, 2021
Magazine Articles — January 3, 2021How Being a Part of a Refurbished Program Can Save You Time, Money and Maintenance CostsRefurbishment programs offer a quick and easy solution to an automated side loader that is no longer able to perform adequately in the field. By Jeff Jewett In the waste and recycling industry, Automated Side-Loader (ASL) arms on refuse vehicles can, over time, become unreliable and in need of regular repair. As the arm wears […] Magazine Articles — January 3, 2021
Magazine Articles — January 2, 2021Regular Maintenance Helps to Protect Your Investment in Refuse Vehicles and Keeps Trucks Running Smoothly for a Longer Period of TimeDaily inspections, keeping up with regular service intervals and ensuring that any issues are quickly addressed, will go a long way in keeping your trucks up and running while protecting your investment. By Josh Seiferth Keeping your refuse vehicle properly maintained, whether through preventive maintenance or repair work, is one of the most important things […] Magazine Articles — January 2, 2021
Collection/Transfer — December 30, 2020Predictive and Preventative Maintenance to Keep Your Fleet on the RoadImplementing proper maintenance and leveraging the tools, data and resources available are the easiest ways to ensure you are doing everything you can to keep your fleet up and running as much as possible. By Robert Mecchi Unexpectedly, a truck on route experiences a failure, forcing a sequence of events costing valuable time and money. […] Collection/Transfer — December 30, 2020
Maintenance — December 10, 2020Fleet Advantage Announces Matthew Wiedmeyer Has Received the Certified Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards Specialist Certification from the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance CouncilFleet Advantage announces that Matthew Wiedmeyer, Director of Fleet Services, earned the VMRS Specialist Certification from the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC). Less than 300 individuals hold a VMRS Certification in the United States, and those who are certified must exhibit an exemplary knowledge of VMRS standards and reporting. Wiedmeyer has […] Maintenance — December 10, 2020
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2020Care and Repair: Hydraulic Motor Maintenance in Recycling OperationsThe objective of truly effective maintenance and service programs is to significantly reduce downtimes, improve safety and ensure hydraulic direct-drives maximize their operational value. By Timothy McCrea Large hydraulic direct-drive systems are often used in industrial recycling operations where heavy materials are processed with extreme force. Ideal for shredders, hammer mills, rollers and other machinery, […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — November 30, 2020Tough Flooring for Frequent DisinfectingSanitary floors are foundational to a clean, healthy facility. Hard working industrial floor coating systems, with their seamless, high strength surfaces and outstanding chemical resistance, offer waste management facilities the innovative solutions they need. By Sophia Daukas Maintaining a clean facility is especially important where the risk of hazardous exposure is higher. For organizations in […] Magazine Articles — November 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — September 30, 2020Disposing of Brake FluidWhen disposing of brake fluid, make sure you stay in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. Properly disposing of brake fluid is essential for you and the environment. By Alan Shapiro There are quite a few complexities surrounding brake fluid and its disposal. Of course, you want to avoid excessive fines, penalties and any […] Magazine Articles — September 30, 2020
Magazine Articles — September 4, 2020How Do Lubricants Meet the Needs of Waste Fleets?Lubricants today meet the unique needs of waste fleet operators as well as the operational needs of modern engine technology. The latest heavy-duty engine oil technology can secure substantial savings for waste operators. By Darryl Purificati At the heart of a waste fleet’s equipment is its engine oil—the vehicle’s lifeblood, which helps it run smoothly […] Magazine Articles — September 4, 2020
