May 1, 2025. After concluding an eighteen-month compilation process, The Transport Project (TTP) released its new Recommended Practices for CNG Powered Refuse Trucks and the Supporting Facilities for Refueling and Maintenance procedural manual. The document is the product of a task force of TTP Technology & Development Committee member experts established to thoroughly evaluate all industry guidelines, recommended practices, and safety bulletins specific to CNG powered refuse trucks.
“This new document is among the most comprehensive collections of recommended practices within our gaseous-fueled transportation industry,” said Marty Tufte, TTP Chair and Corporate Fleet Director for WM. “Compiled by subject matter experts across multiple TTP member companies, our guide is provided to all CNG truck operators free of charge to enhance safety across the industry, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and promote best practices for the greatest operational success for fleets of all sizes.”
The growth of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle deployment – fueled by ultra-low-to-negative-carbon intensity (CI) renewable natural gas (RNG) – in the refuse space is a testament to great progress being made by heavy-duty truck owners and operators to improve sustainability, reduce emissions, and lower their total cost of ownership (TCO).
While the natural gas vehicle industry largely references codes and standards published by trusted standard development organizations that specify requirements for the design and configuration of CNG vehicles, there are many additional processes and procedures that fleets must consider to ensure operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.