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“ We’ re implementing new trucks to bridge gaps in our workforce, as it’ s no secret that working on garbage trucks is not an easy task. Compared to traditional rear loading garbage trucks, there are more automated vehicles that have an arm to pick up trash cans. These vehicles also have cameras fitted to enable service verification, meaning our municipal partners have access to our daily route progress, providing real-time information for our customers. There’ s also AI technology in development that will be able to detect if incorrect or unclean items are in people’ s recycling carts. This information can be harnessed to educate customers about effective recycling.
“ This technology is also helping us to enhance safety,” he adds.“ We’ re seeing increased numbers of fires in the truck body, which are caused by discarded rechargeable batteries. By installing these cameras in our trucks, we can quickly identify heat sources and alert drivers of thermal issues. Another major cause of incidents in the garbage industry is reversing, so we’ ve implemented new cameras in our vehicles and we’ re exploring the option of installing sensors that stop the truck if the presence of a person or object is detected.”
On the topic of safety, Keith continues:“ Safety is a key component of Waste Pro’ s operations, and one that is testament to our distinguishable difference. To encourage drivers to uphold our safety practices, we offer a Driver Safety Award, which is a three-year program that awards drivers without any safety incidents with a $ 10,000 check. I have one employee who is now working towards his seventh check, and we’ re projected to award more than
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