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Temple reports fleet readiness gains, new trucks and solid‑waste changes; city plans telemetry and more routes
Summary
At a Dec. 18 workshop Temple public-works leaders said fleet availability rose from about 77% to above 90% after staffing and process changes, new hires and truck deliveries; the department described a Geotab telemetry rollout, plans for additional routes and a renewable natural gas revenue stream from the landfill.
City fleet and solid‑waste leaders told the Temple City Council on Dec. 18 that recent hires, process changes and equipment deliveries have substantially improved operational readiness and service.
Tim Cook, operations manager for Fleet, summarized the department’s approach to ‘‘proactive maintenance,’’ increased staffing and a new preventive‑maintenance cadence. He said the department’s initiatives contributed to a rise in reported fleet availability from about 77% to above 90%, and the city set a goal of 95% availability for fiscal year 2026.
Cook described several specific changes: hiring technicians and internal promotions, creating a night…
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