Waste Management Adds 1,000th Natural Gas Truck to Fleet
CARSON, CA - The company celebrated delivery of its 1,000 natural gas vehicle at its property in Carson, Calif. with Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster starting up the new recycling truck.
CARSON, CA - Waste Management added a 1,000 natural gas truck to its fleet, the company stated in a news release. The company celebrated delivery of its 1,000 natural gas vehicle at its property in Carson, Calif. with Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster starting up the new recycling truck.
Waste Management said that the trucks it runs out of its Carson service yard, and a third of its California fleet, are fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) derived from the decomposition of organic waste in its Altamont Landfill in Livermore, Calif. The company said it has been generating up to 13,000 gallons of LNG per day since November, 2009. By operating 1,000 natural-gas-fueled refuse trucks in its fleet, the company said it will displace eight million gallons of petroleum and eliminate 45,100 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Management stated it has CNG and LNG fueling stations at 17 of its facilities throughout North America with more under development. Duane Woods, senior vice president at Waste Management, added that the company hopes to develop a new landfill-gas-to-LNG facility at its landfill in Simi Valley, Calif.
More Fuel
Bob Adamsky on Fuel Volatility: "Don't Panic, Have a Plan."
When it comes to up and down fuel prices, Adamsky has a message for fleets: “Don’t panic.”
Read More →
How Fleets Can Gain Control of Non-Fuel Spend
Fuel often gets the spotlight, but non-fuel expenses can have a major impact on fleet costs. Ramel Lindsay of U.S. Bank Voyager discusses how fleets can gain better visibility and control over these often-overlooked expenditures.
Read More →
Fuel is Just the Start: How Middle East Tensions are Driving Up Fleet Maintenance Costs
The Middle East conflict is doing more than pushing up fuel prices. It’s also raising the cost of key maintenance products your fleet depends on, from motor oil to tires to windshield wipers. Here’s what you need to know about this budget-busting situation.
Read More →
June Fuel Update: Prices Fall Below $4
Drivers are finally getting some relief at the pump. The national average gas price has dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, with prices falling in 47 states as oil markets react to developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Read More →
Study: How 2026's Gas Price Hikes Affect Different Vehicle Types
New data from iSeeCars reveals how rising fuel costs have affected different vehicle segments as gasoline prices climbed nearly 46% over the past four months.
Read More →
Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?
Bobit Business Media surveyed 190 fleet professionals and found that while most fleets are tracking costs, fragmented systems and data gaps are keeping true TCO visibility out of reach. With rising pressure to control spend in an increasingly volatile environment, the gap between what fleets think they know and what the data actually shows is wider than you might expect. See how your peers are managing costs today and where the industry still has room to improve.
Read More →
May Fuel Update: All Regions Experience Declines
Gas prices are finally easing in much of the country, but experts warn global tensions could quickly reverse the trend as the national average remains well above last month’s levels.
Read More →
April Fuel Update: Prices Climb Above $4 as Spring Surge Accelerates
National average jumps to $4.04 per gallon, up sharply from last year, with West Coast prices topping $5 and further increases expected amid rising oil tensions.
Read More →
Tips from Fleet Managers on Saving Fuel Costs
Fleet leaders share practical strategies to reduce fuel spend through smarter policy, routing, and driver guidance.
Read More →
March Fuel Update: Prices Settle With a $4 Average
Fuel prices significantly slowed this week, but a $4 national average is still expected.
Read More →