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Refuse Hauler Fleet - Field Study

Nordic Waste operates a fleet of 10 International refuse haulers,
providing trash and recycling pickup to residential and commercial customers in the greater Duluth/Superior, Wis. region.
Nordic’s trucks operate in the bitter cold of sub-zero winters as well as on humid summer days that can top out at over 90ºF. In addition, Lake Superior’s influence on the area’s weather patterns can create extreme temperature swings just miles from the lake, something Nordic’s trucks encounter regularly.

The company’s fleet runs 12 hours a day with frequent stops and redlined starts, all while hauling up to 22,000 lbs. of refuse
and navigating the seriously steep hills of Duluth.

As if the geographic challenges aren’t enough, perhaps the greatest strain these refuse haulers’ engines face is dumping the refuse. This action requires the engine to remain near or above redline throughout the process and shakes the truck enough to nearly lift the front tires off the ground. Nordic’s trucks dump their
contents twice daily, challenging the oil’s shear stability on a regular basis.

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AMSOIL Diesel Oil Saves Money

Use of AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel and Marine Oil, along with oil analysis, has allowed Nordic Waste to extend its trucks’ oil drain intervals to nearly 1,000 hours – four times the length of service possible when using Shell Rotella T. Nordic’s trucks are well-protected and experience optimum fuel economy, so they stay out of the shop and on the road.

“We experience less downtime and have seen reductions in costs associated with engine overhauls and replacement parts,” said Johnson. Refuse haulers are very expensive, so maintaining spare trucks is not affordable for a small company. Operating with a minimal number of trucks requires maximum uptime to ensure
customers are serviced properly.
By delivering superior protection over extended drain intervals and improving engine reliability, AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel and Marine
Oil provides Nordic Waste consistent dependability and reduced maintenance (increased uptime). Increased uptime has helped Nordic Waste maintain an accurate schedule and provide excellent customer service – trucks are more readily available for routes when they aren’t in the shop for service. In addition to improving
the company’s operations, extended drain intervals save Nordic a considerable amount of money annually.

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