Ruan and Waste Management Share A Common Color: Green
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Dedicated Contract Carriage
Tech Stack
- Hybrid Waste Collection Truck
- Hybrid Bulldozer
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Recycling & Waste Management
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
Services
- System Integration
- Hardware Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
Waste Management is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability, investing heavily in green research and development. They aim to protect the environment through innovative waste management solutions and have set aggressive internal sustainability goals. Waste Management is also a member of the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay™ Transport Partnership, which focuses on increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. The company operates a large fleet of waste collection trucks and equipment, and they are continuously exploring new ways to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
The Challenge
Waste Management faced a significant challenge as Reno rapidly expanded, leading to an increased demand for garbage services. The company had to decide between outsourcing the work or making a substantial capital investment in new equipment. This decision was crucial as it would impact their operational efficiency and financial stability. Additionally, Waste Management had aggressive internal sustainability goals to reduce fleet emissions and improve fuel efficiency by 2020. They were working with engine manufacturers to achieve a 15% reduction in emissions and had begun field-testing hybrid waste collection trucks and bulldozers. The challenge was to meet these sustainability goals while managing the increased demand for services without incurring prohibitive costs.
The Solution
Waste Management decided to outsource their fleet operations to Ruan through their Dedicated Contract Carriage service. This solution met both the logistical needs of Waste Management and the needs of its employees. Ruan promoted a Waste Management truck driver to be the dispatch manager for the fleet, aiding in the transition. They also implemented an incentive-based pay system that rewarded drivers and increased their daily turns from five or six roundtrips to eight or ten. Ruan customized equipment to meet Waste Management’s needs, including the addition of new 50-foot trailers that increased payload by 10 to 15 percent. These trucks were California-approved and aligned with Waste Management’s environmentally-friendly policies. The partnership allowed Waste Management to focus on their core business while Ruan managed the fleet operations efficiently.
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