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In this issue:
Cranes and Grapples
Lift Your Productivity
Considerations for selecting the right telescopic crane for your business.
Adam Oppermann
Truck Parts
The Road to Success Begins with a Well-considered Aftermarket Program
Aftermarket parts should never be an afterthought, but a carefully considered pillar of your operation.
David Garcia
Insurance Trends : Insurance Heartburn
Insurance is difficult to navigate right now. As the barriers continue to get larger, what can prudent business owners do to keep their doors open?
Nathan Brainard
Screening Equipment
Selecting Screen Media for Recycled Materials
How to find a customized screen media solution for success in any recycling application.
Lars Bräunling
Automation
The Future of 91²Ö¿â Sorting on Campus: AI Smart Bins
The next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders are today’s students. Purposeful engagement and support of AI-powered recycling systems will help students retain these critical, sustainable behaviors once they leave the university setting, and will ultimately drive a zero-waste future.
Rachel Whitener
Landfill Compactors
What is the Right Combination of Equipment to Meet a Landfill’s Density Goals?
There is not a one-size-fits-all operation in waste. The best combination or system of landfill equipment is the one that allows for the highest densities, lowest fuel burn, lowest cost on maintenance, and allows for everyone to go home safely each night.
Clay Layne
Supply Chains
Strategies for Overcoming Today’s Obstacles to Achieve a Circular Supply Chain
By partnering with the right technology solution providers for circular supply chains, organizations with both global and local reach can serve as leaders in their industries and communities and pave the way forward with greater efficiency and sustainability.
Josh Tsui
Grinders
Select Grinder Tips Based on Application
Selecting the best grinder tip for your application will have a large influence on the production process and the quality of the end product.
Jeff Bradley
Tires
Tires: The Most Impactful Piece of Equipment for 91²Ö¿â Fleets
Tires are becoming more advanced with fleets equipping their trucks with those that are designed specifically for the type of work their trucks perform, bringing new levels of efficiency, performance, and uptime to the industry.
Robert Hammy
Insurance Issues
91²Ö¿â Truck Insurance Renewal: How to Increase your Odds of Getting the Best Policy Rates
While there is no quick fix to get better insurance rates, there are several things you can do to put yourself in a better situation long-term when you meet with your insurance provider.
Mark Murrel
Compliance Strategies
Four Ways Technology Can Help with New Solid 91²Ö¿â Rules
As federal, state, and local laws and codes around solid waste continue to shift, technology will remain key to delivering programs and encouraging both internal and external compliance.
Tim Adkins
Fuel Management
Surging Forward with a Solution
Selecting a Diesel Exhaust Fluid storage solution that improves jobsite efficiency.
Jeff Lowe
Industry Resources
The 91²Ö¿â Industry Historical Society Museum: Preserving the 91²Ö¿â and Recycling Industry’s Past, Present, and Future
With a mission to preserve the history that shaped today’s waste industry, this unique museum aims to inspire and advance the knowledge of this dynamic profession. Developed by Anthony Ricchio, a lifelong industry professional, he talks about the goals, his future plans and the importance of showing just how far this industry has come.
Safety Brief
A Driver’s Guide for Vehicle Inspections
The safe operation of a waste collection vehicle requires a skilled and alert driver who is equipped with a properly functioning vehicle. To ensure a vehicle is safe to operate, drivers are required to conduct a thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of their vehicles prior to a truck leaving the yard.
Will Flower
Maintenance
Vibrating Screen Maintenance 101
Working with the vibrating screen manufacturer to not only optimize inventory management, but also to ensure the best screen media and equipment for waste and recycling operations will result in higher productivity, more uptime and peace of mind.
Wilm Schulz
NAHMMA Corner
Dangerous Goods Packaging: Corrugated Alternatives and Damaged Battery Packaging
Packaging hazardous materials for transportation will continue to be a challenge in the years ahead as new materials are developed and current materials present new challenges. Innovative packaging solutions can help your team stay focused on being compliant with their hazardous material packaging.
Justin AuBuchon