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ESG Companies Featured In Waste & Recycling Magazine
Waste haulers have historically encountered numerous challenges in optimizing safety, productivity and customer service—all crucial elements for maintaining profitability in a highly competitive industry. Monitoring driver activity, tracking truck locations on routes, knowing the service status for customer inquiries, defending against vehicle accident liability claims, complying with regulations and addressing truck maintenance challenges are just […]
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3rd Eye Expands Verif-Eye for Residential Waste Applications Further Connecting Fleets to Their Customers While Keeping Operators Connected to Their Trucks
Extends Positive Service Verification and Asset Management Suite for Refuse Collection Vehicles to Broaden Fleet’s Access to Automated Customer Service and Real-Time Service Validation Solutions DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 3rd Eye®, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the expansion of its Verif-Eye® service verification and asset optimization module to include a version custom-tailored for the full array […]
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Environmental Solutions Group to Participate in WasteExpo
Leading Waste Industry equipment and technology company to be involved in the industry’s largest event, showcasing their newest innovations to participants from around the globe. Chattanooga, TN (April 24, 2023) – Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and the leading integrated provider of refuse collection vehicles and equipment, digital fleet technology solutions, waste hauler software, […]
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Environmental Solutions Group to Showcase Latest Innovations at Waste Expo in New Orleans
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and the leading integrated provider of refuse collection vehicles and equipment, digital fleet technology solutions, waste hauler software, and compaction and recycling solutions, announced its participation in WasteExpo. Taking place from May 1-4, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana, WasteExpo […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Hosts Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Downtown Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (February 22, 2023) – Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) today announced that it will host a Grand Opening celebration for its new corporate headquarters in Chattanooga on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. The new ESG headquarters is located at 201 W. Main Street, Suite 300 in downtown Chattanooga, and has been a […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Hosts Grand Opening of New Headquarters in Downtown Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga business concludes renovation of historic office building Chattanooga, TN (February 22, 2023) – Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) today announced that it will host a Grand Opening celebration for its new corporate headquarters in Chattanooga on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. The new ESG headquarters is located at 201 W. Main Street, Suite […]
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3rd Eye Introduces Verif-Eye for Rear Loaders – Connecting Fleets to their Customers While Keeping Operators Connected to Their Truck
Positive Service Verification and Asset Management Tools for Rear Load Refuse Collection Vehicles Help Fleet Owners Provide Automated Customer Service and Route Service Validation in Real-Time DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., August 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the expansion of their Verif-Eye® service verification […]
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3rd Eye Digital System Donated For EREF Auction
3rd Eye Digital System Donated For EREF Auction Join us in supporting students, sustainability, and science! We’re excited to donate a 3rd Eye® Digital 6-Camera System with IRIS Collision Warning Radar to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Annual Charitable Auction this year. Revenue from EREF’s Auction supports their mission of advancing scientific research […]
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3rd Eye Digital System Donated For EREF Auction
3rd Eye Digital System Donated For EREF Auction Join us in supporting students, sustainability, and science! We’re excited to donate a 3rd Eye® Digital 6-Camera System with IRIS Collision Warning Radar to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Annual Charitable Auction this year. Revenue from EREF’s Auction supports their mission of advancing scientific research […]
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3rd Eye Gives Commercial Recycling Haulers an Extra Set of Eyes to Identify Contamination with Purif-Eye
Newest 3rd Eye Connected Collections SaaS module helps fleets recoup contamination fees, reduce recycling contamination and protect the environment DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 3rd Eye, part of the Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, is proud to announce the release of Purif-Eye™, its latest SaaS offering. With Purif-Eye, 3rd Eye collects images […]
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Optim-Eyes Predictive & Prescriptive Maintenance
THE CROSSROADS WHERE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY MEET Commercial vehicles are becoming more complex at a time when qualified vocational vehicle mechanics are increasingly harder to find. In fact, if you talk to the largest waste haulers in the country – it’s nearing an epidemic. The fallout from the lack of trained vehicle technicians substantially […]
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3rd Eye Launches New Eye-Site Next Generation Data Interface
Provides Unparalleled User Experience for Fleet Owners DOWNER GROVE, Ill., July 7, 2021 – 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group and Dover (NYSE: DOV), announced the launch of the new Eye-Site™ next-generation data interface, powered by Eye-Site Business Intelligence (“BI”). “The next generation Eye-Site user interface provides a completely new experience for Eye-Site BI […]
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Waste Connections Driver Stacy Gillispie Presented With 3rd Eye Shield Award
At a recent 3rd Eye® Virtual Users Group Conference, 3rd Eye was proud to award Hero Shield Awards for activities that saved lives. An award was presented to Waste Connections employee Stacy Gillispie, who while on his normal route, intervened in a situation involving an attack by a dog on a small family. Gillispie immediately assessed […]
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3rd Eye and ESG to Participate in 2021 EREF Charitable Auction
EREF Auction Supporter Waste Expo EREF Auction Will be Conducted Online and Onsite at the 2021 Waste Expo in Las Vegas CHATTANOOGA, TN, June 15, 2021 – Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) is excited to announce that they will be participating in the 2021 Environmental Research Educational Fund (EREF) Charitable Auction – to be held in […]
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Waste Connections Driver Waldo Fidele Presented With 3rd Eye Shield Award
At a recent 3rd Eye® Virtual Users Group Conference, 3rd Eye was proud to award two Hero Shield Awards for activities that saved lives. The first award was presented to Waste Connections Florida employee Waldo Fidele – who saved the life of a small child that was playing inside a garbage can when it was dumped […]
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3rd Eye Introduces Verif-Eye for Rear Loaders
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., August 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Connecting Fleets to their Customers While Keeping Operators Connected to Their Truck Positive Service Verification and Asset Management Tools for Rear Load Refuse Collection Vehicles Help Fleet Owners Provide Automated Customer Service and Route Service Validation in Real-Time 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Dover […]
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3rd Eye Introduces Verif-Eye – Connecting Fleets to Their Customers While Keeping Drivers Connected to the Truck
Positive Service Verification and Asset Management Tools Help Fleet Owners Provide Customer Service and Route Service Validation in Real-Time DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., November 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Dover, today announced the release of Verif-Eye™, its passive customer service module that collects Service Verification photos and exceptions […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Launches ESG Virtual Trade Show
Starting 9/8/2020 Digital Venue Offers “Show Floor” Experience for Visitors and Includes Virtual Live Events Chattanooga, TN (August 31, 2020) – Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) is excited to announce the dates for their Virtual Trade Show – which will allow attendees to visit all ESG company displays, view products – as well as register for […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Launches ESG Virtual Trade Show – Starting 9/8/2020
Digital Venue Offers “Show Floor” Experience for Visitors and Includes Virtual Live Events Chattanooga, TN (August 31, 2020) – Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) is excited to announce the dates for their Virtual Trade Show – which will allow attendees to visit all ESG company displays, view products – as well as register for live events […]
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3rd Eye Introduces Optim-Eyes Maintenance Module
Predictive and Proactive Automated Maintenance Module Provides Next-Generation Tools to Streamline Vehicle Maintenance and Accurately Forecast Preventative Maintenance DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 20, 2020 — 3rd Eye, part of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the release of Optim-Eyes®, its automated fleet maintenance module, as part of the broader Connected Collections® fleet data strategy. While vehicle technologies have grown […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Launches Connected Collections
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Comprehensive Fleet Asset Data Collection and Sharing Strategy Helps Haulers Make Better Decisions Faster Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the launch of Connected Collections®, its comprehensive fleet asset data gathering, analytics and reporting system, which connects Heil® refuse bodies, 3rd Eye® cameras, […]
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NWRA Announces 2020 Industry Leadership Awards
NWRA Announces 2020 Iindustry Leadership Awards Arlington, VA – The National Waste and Recycling Association announced its 2020 membership award recipients across three categories for their contributions in support of the waste and recycling industry and the association. The 2020 honorees are: Services Member of the Year Award: Bruce Schmucker, Ecotech Waste Logistics; Suppliers Member […]
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ESG Acquires Soft-Pak Refuse Fleet Software Company
Soft-Pak Company The Latest To Join The ESG Family Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) is happy to announce that their family of companies is expanding with the addition of Soft-Pak®, located in San Diego, California. Soft-Pak specializes in cutting-edge software solutions for waste haulers – that provides both vehicle in-cab waste route solutions as well as […]
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3rd Eye Digital Tools Provide Critical Safety and Operational Support to Towing Industry
Camera Systems with Digital Backroom Protects against Fraud While Improving Safety Katy, TX (April 3, 2019) ¬– 3rd Eye cameras and their robust backroom cloud-based software analytics are beginning to make their presence known in the towing industry, and according to Carolina Towing owner Frank Mishoe, it couldn’t happen fast enough. The North Augusta, South […]
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3rd Eye Products Now Available Through Sourcewell
Katy, TX (October 04, 2018) – 3rd Eye is excited to be awarded a part of Heil’s Sourcewell contract. Sourcewell – where more than 50,000 government, education, and nonprofit organizations pool their collective purchasing power to reduce the costs associated with purchasing goods. Now, municipalities that need vehicle-mounted safety cameras, collision avoidance radar, or fleet […]
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Environmental Solutions Group Announces Investment and Partnership with Compology
Compology’s Image-Based Container Sensors Bring Visibility and Efficiency to Waste and Recycling Services CHATTANOOGA, TN (April 23, 2018) — Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) has made a strategic investment in San Francisco, California-based Compology. This partnership paves the road for collaboration between complementary waste technology solutions. ESG’s video-based truck monitoring (3rd Eye) and Compology’s image-based container […]
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3rd Eye Amps Up The Power Of Their Nationwide Service Network
Katy, TX (March 13, 2018) – The creative spark that led to the generation of 3rd Eye’s innovative suite of products is now fueling expansion of the company’s vast service network — and leaving the competition in the rearview mirror. “As 3rd Eye continues to enhance our product offerings and customer outreach, we’re boosting our […]
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3rd Eye’s Hurricane Gateway Provides Seamless Integration with Air-Weigh® BinMaxx Scale Systems
Katy, TX (Feb. 6, 2018) – 3rd Eye Mobile, a pioneer in vehicle safety systems, is teaming up with Air-Weigh, a leader in electronic, on-board weighing technologies, to provide a pathway for on-route bin weight data to communicate with third party route-management software. “At 3rd Eye, we rely on over 100 years of severe-duty automotive […]
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Action Environmental Group Adding 3rd Eye Camera Systems To Entire Fleet
Action Environmental Group’s commitment to safety is getting a year-end bonus. Action began a pilot program in 2016 using 3rd Eye technology in one of its divisions. The systems have proven so beneficial in reducing risky behavior and improving safety that Action plans to equip its entire fleet – more than 300 trucks – with […]
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Leck Waste Services Looks to 3rd Eye Vehicle Data Suite to Deliver Lowest Cost of Ownership to Growing Fleet
3rd Eye, the industry leader in vehicle safety camera and radar solutions, will provide real time information on fleet management, route efficiencies, to asset management and predictive maintenance VYLAND, Pa., Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Leck Waste Systems, a prominent waste hauler servicing commercial customers throughout Bucks County, Montgomery County, Northeast Philadelphia and Southern Lehigh […]
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Solid Waste Services Industry Distracted Driving Guidelines
The solid waste services industry employs more than 150,000 drivers on specialized commercial trucks. Ensuring their safety on the road is a number one priority for the industry. This document provides details on the definition of distracted driving, highlights state requirements that commercial trucking companies must follow, and offers guidance on training drivers to avoid […]
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Don’t Get Complacent on the Job
Many managers and supervisors say that one of their biggest safety challengesis preventing experienced drivers and other front-line workers who getcomplacent after years on the route or at a landfill from having accidents orgetting hurt. After driving the same route or assembling truck bodies for five or10 years without an accident, it may be human […]
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Indirect Accident Costs
When companies and local governments consider and calculate the costs associated with accidents and injuries, it’s important to include both direct and indirect costs. Indirect costs may include: The bottom line: Accident and injury prevention needs to be a top priority for everyone! *Article courtesy of NSWMA/WASTEC
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Slow Down To Get Around
With motorists rushing or distracted by their cell phones while driving, solid waste collection workers and vehicles need to be safety aware all the time on the route. In Wisconsin, a driver servicing a residential customer on a recent Saturday morning was struck by a car and pinned to his truck. The 21 year old […]
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Camera On Train Paints Clearer Picture of Collision With Garbage Truck
Federal investigators have a clearer picture of what happened in the moments leading up to a May 28 freight train-garbage truck crash after analyzing footage from a camera mounted on the front of the train and surveillance video from a nearby business, according to ABC News. “Seventeen seconds before the collision, [the] train horn blasts […]
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What Exactly Constitutes an Underinflated Truck Tire?
We’ve all heard the claims that running tires underinflated hurts fuel economy (1 to 1.5% for every 10% under, they say), increases tire wear and wrecks casings. So what is underinflated? By definition, it’s any pressure less than the minimum recommended for the tire load. For example, a steer tire with a load of 6,000 […]
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Cold, Cold, Cold
Most companies have plans in place for managing summer heat – OSHA even has a Campaign toPrevent Heat Illness – but most organizations do not have programs for managing the cold. Employersare required to perform a job hazard analysis, including identifying cold weather-related hazards.Companies should also train employees to identify symptoms related to cold weather […]
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Watch Out For Pedestrians and Cyclists
From the Headlines: Walking and bicycling are popular forms of transportation in cities and towns across the country. Unfortunately, each year pedestrian fatalities comprise about 12% of all traffic fatalities – about 4,000 deaths. Nearly 60,000 pedestrians are hurt in roadway crashes annually Whether coming up to an intersection, driving on a straightaway or backing […]
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Watch out for the Other Driver – Aggressive Driving can Lead to Road Rage
Aggressive driving behaviors can include speeding, frequent and unnecessary lane changes, tailgating, and running red or yellow lights. Road rage is different from aggressive driving in that it involves using a vehicle as a weapon against another driver. Incidents that lead to aggressive driving behavior often are often trivial in nature, and not something you […]
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NWRA ANSI Standards
The ANSI Z245 Standards are national industry standards for waste and recycling equipment, facilities, and operations. Some safety procedures and practices to keep in mind as you and your employees begin their workday: For a full list of employee safety responsibilities, ask your safety director for the ANSI Z245.1 Mobile Waste and Recyclable materials collection, […]
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Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that Brake Safety Week 2014 will take place Sept. 7-13, 2014. Brake Safety Week is part of the week-long Operation Airbrake program, jointly sponsored by CVSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. CVSA says it expects more than 30,000 brake inspections to take place during the […]
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Driving Is A Privilege That Carries Responsibilities
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) provides a certain level of freedom, but also carries tremendous responsibility. When driving a 10,000 pound truck, responsibility comes in many forms, including: The role of a driver with a CDL is not only to run a collection route and/or make deliveries to a warehouse or drop a load at […]
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Hazardous Noise Can Be Anywhere
Every year, approximately 30 million people in the United States are exposed to hazardous noise at work.Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss that neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help correct. Short-term exposure to loud noise can also cause a temporary change in hearing (your ears may feel stuffed […]
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Prepare for the Unexpected
Protect yourself from unexpected hazards in household waste: *Blog courtesy of National Waste and Recycling Association. For more information visit https://wasterecycling.org/
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Covering the Brake
Covering the Brake is a Defensive Driving technique where the driver places their right foot over the brake pedal but not touching the pedal. BENEFITS: WHEN TO COVER THE BRAKE: *Blog courtesy of National Waste and Recycling Association. For more information visit https://wasterecycling.org/
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New Year’s Resolution for Safety
75% of New Year’s Resolutions are aimed at spending more time with Friends and Family, Health and Self Improvement. The best way to ensure these happen is to resolve to work safely. The key to success is focusing on 1 or 2 very specific goals. Pledge to: Getting hurt on the job not only affects […]
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Spotters
Spotters play an important role at a landfill, on the tipping floor and on the street, anywhere a vehicle may have to back-up. Spotters protect pedestrians and property when a truck or heavy equipment move in reverse. However spotters themselves can be at risk for injury or even death and also need protection. Employers can […]
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Placement of Emergency Warning Devices
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) require Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers to immediately activate their vehicle’s hazard warning signal flashers any time an emergency requires them to stop on any part of the road or adjacent shoulder. Flashers must be left on until the emergency warning devices are placed according to regulations specified below. […]
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Operation Safe Driver
During the week of Oct. 18-24, 2015, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will increase traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at unsafe driving behaviors by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and car drivers. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and […]
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Fire Prevention Week
October 4-10 is national Fire Prevention Week. Fires are a risk to all operations in the solid waste industry including collection, processing, disposal, and at manufacturing facilities. Training Review your fire prevention plan and emergency action plan.Conduct fire extinguisher training and evacuation drills with employees. Trucks and Mobile Equipment Clean debris from in and around […]
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