Case Studies
Case Studies
Reliable rugged tablet designed for
a variety of industries.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Reliable rugged tablet designed for a variety of industries.
In-Vehicle PC Optimizes Fleet Operations in Garbage Trucks
2025-09-01

Overview

Garbage trucks operate in challenging urban and suburban environments where efficiency, route optimization, and safety are crucial. TOPICON mobile data terminal provide waste management companies with a reliable solution to improve fleet coordination, route tracking, and data management.


Challenges

Waste collection companies face multiple issues:

  • Dynamic routes: Frequent changes due to traffic, weather, or service demands

  • Harsh working conditions: Vibration, dust, and exposure to rain or extreme temperatures

  • Limited real-time visibility: Difficulty tracking vehicle progress and performance

  • Regulatory compliance: Need to record service logs, weight data, and safety checks


Solution

TOPICON mobile data terminal were deployed in garbage trucks to address these challenges:

  • Durable design (IP67, MIL-STD-810G): Resistant to vibration, dust, and water

  • Real-time GPS navigation and route updates: Enables optimized waste collection routes

  • Fleet management integration: Supports service logs, and dispatch instructions

  • User-friendly interfaces: Large, sunlight-readable screen for drivers in all conditions

  • Flexible mounting options: Securely installed in the truck cabin with cradle and power dock



Benefits

The waste management company achieved significant improvements:

  1. Reduced fuel consumption through optimized routing

  2. Improved operational efficiency with real-time dispatching and task updates

  3. Enhanced compliance by automatically recording logs and service reports

  4. Greater safety through driver monitoring and route tracking


Customer Quote

"TOPICON In-Vehicle tablet have made our fleet more efficient and reliable. Our drivers can now follow optimized routes, log services digitally, and stay connected with dispatch, all in one rugged device."
— Fleet Manager, Waste Management Company


Conclusion

TOPICON In-Vehicle tablet provide garbage truck fleets with durable, connected, and intelligent solutions. They enable better route planning, safer operations, and smarter waste management in even the toughest conditions.


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