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Happy 25th To The Nation’s Leader In Automated Rooftop Snow Removal

Erik DeringJanuary 2, 2023January 4, 2023Scraper SystemsLeave a comment

Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite® is celebrating 25 years of helping to keep roads safer and fleets more productive. From humble beginnings to becoming North America’s #1 name in rooftop snow removal, we’re proud of our history and excited to continue providing safe, efficient snow removal machines for truck and bus fleets. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our fascinating story. We look forward to the next 25 years!

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Automated Snow Removal Machines for Trucks and Trailers Help Improve Safety on Roadways and Dock Yards

Erik DeringSeptember 30, 2022January 16, 2023Safety, Snow Laws & Legislation, Trucking Fleets2 Comments

Removing snow from truck and trailer rooftops is critical to help keep roadways safe for all motorists during winter months. It will also limit exposure to tickets, fines, and license suspensions for drivers. There are several snow removal techniques to consider, but not all provide the same level of safety and efficiency as automated snow removal options.

Scraper Systems congratulates Sen. Boscola, Lambert family on passage of “Christine’s Law”

Erik DeringSeptember 16, 2022Snow Laws & LegislationLeave a comment

Scraper Systems™ by Rite-Hite® extends its congratulations to Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa Boscola and the family of Christine Lambert on the recent passage of Act 90 of 2022, (75 Pa. Code § 3721) better known as “Christine’s Law.”

Snow laws continue to expand as winter approaches.

Erik DeringSeptember 15, 2022October 3, 2022Bus and Transit Fleets, Snow Laws & Legislation, Trucking FleetsLeave a comment

Snow laws vary widely by state and province, and they affect all drivers on the road, not just the drivers licensed in the state that has regulation. Whether your fleet is driving to, through, or from snowy areas, fleet managers and drivers need to know the laws in their geographical footprint to safely keep their trucks and buses on the road after a snowstorm. Keep abreast of legislation in the states and provinces covered by your incoming and outgoing vehicles to avoid delays and violations, and meet your customer demands.

The importance of snow removal from your truck fleet.

Erik DeringJanuary 11, 2022February 7, 2022Trucking FleetsLeave a comment

Operating with a robust rooftop snow removal plan for clearing snow off trailers and trucks, helps decrease winter challenges and helps give managers greater control of their fleet operations.
Jeff Johnston, Business Manager for Arbon Equipment Corporation’s In-Plant Sales, discusses the importance of truck and tractor trailer snow removal from fleets on an episode of Rite-Hite’s Rite From the Source podcast.

Five risks of ignoring rooftop snow removal for trucks and trailers.

Erik DeringDecember 6, 2021April 22, 2022Bus and Transit Fleets, Snow Laws & Legislation, Trucking FleetsLeave a comment

Fleet managers need to know the impact of a decision to ignore rooftop snow removal from their trucks, trailers, and buses. Leaving snow and ice intact on your vehicles can have profound and costly consequences. We’ve compiled a list of 5 risks fleet managers take when choosing not to remove rooftop snow from your truck, trailer, or bus fleet.

Watch how Sunrise Transport solved their all-day problem of clearing snow from their trucks.

Erik DeringSeptember 20, 2021September 16, 2021Trucking FleetsTestimonials, VideosLeave a comment

Streamlined efficiency is vital when you manage third party logistics and fresh produce is your cargo. For Sunrise Transport in Denver, PA, clearing rooftop snow from 100 tractor trailers and 30 box trucks disrupted work and added layers of unwanted complexity. Every time it snowed, shop workers and mechanics were redirected from their responsibilities to do the time-consuming, labor-intensive job of removing snow so loads of fruits and vegetables could be delivered. The Scraper Systems FleetPlow Model 440T made snow removal a lot easier – using fewer people and significantly less time to put trucks on the road.

Watch how Foxborough Public Schools solved their problem of clearing snow from their buses.

Erik DeringSeptember 14, 2021September 16, 2021Bus and Transit FleetsTestimonials, VideosLeave a comment

With a fleet of school buses and a crew in their 60s, manually clearing rooftop snow to get kids to school was an enormous challenge at Foxborough Public Schools, in Foxborough, MA. It took forever, wore crews out physically, and inevitably left a dangerous strip of snow that couldn’t be reached on the top of the bus roof. The FleetPlow MD-12B made life a whole lot easier for everyone – no more heavy-lifting and raking, plus greater road safety with buses fully cleared of snow before hitting their routes.

What employee shortages and high turnover can mean for your fleet team, especially when it comes to snow removal.

Erik DeringAugust 26, 2021Bus and Transit Fleets, Trucking FleetsEmployeesLeave a comment

In an economy with more job openings than available workers, employees can afford to be picky about where they work and how long they stay. For fleet managers and administrators who want to recruit and retain good people, every aspect of the transportation plan factors into worker satisfaction. FleetPlow automated snow-removal machines can remove some of the stress of worker recruitment and retention.

Cost savings with automated clearing of snow

How to measure the costs of clearing snow from the roofs of transportation fleets

Erik DeringAugust 5, 2021August 5, 2021Bus and Transit Fleets, Trucking FleetsSavingsLeave a comment

Use our savings calculator to compare the yearly operational costs associated with manual clearing of snow from your fleet vs automated clearing with a FleetPlow. For best information, customize the results by using data from your own operation. Or, if you prefer, use the example data included for truck and bus scenarios.