Freightliner Trucks introduced the new EconicSD, a low-entry cab-over-engine waste collection truck. It will be available in 6x4, high cab and low cab, and rear and side loader configurations.
Waste Management NZ opened a workshop in New Zealand that plans to convert 20 of its diesel trucks into electric vehicles in the next two years.
Previously, Tony Quainton was fleet manager for Waste Management in Detroit Central, Southfield, Mich.
Allan Wells joined the company in August and is based in the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates.
Wayne Dunn was named fleet services administrator for One Water MSD/LWC in Louisville, Ky. He assumed this position in June.
The commercial and government fleet members of the Chicago Area Clean Cities saved more than 25 million gallons of petroleum in 2014, which reduced fuel consumption and improved air quality, according to the group.
Waste Management has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Southern California to refuel Waste Management’s local fleet and sell CNG to commercial fleets and consumers.
Waste management company Imdaad started using biofuel in six trucks and will convert entire fleet by end of year.
Rush Enterprises, Inc. has announced a special community service initiative — in partnership with Waste Management, Inc. — the donation of a new Navistar 4300 truck to the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB).
Wastequip recently launched Go To Parts, a business that offers OEM aftermarket parts for waste, recycling, and construction equipment.