Engine and transmission choice affects fuel use, durability, and route performance. How to spec the drivetrain for your refuse truck in CA, AZ, and NV.
How to Choose the Right Engine and Transmission for a Refuse Truck Read More »
Compaction ratio and body capacity decide how much your refuse truck hauls per trip. Learn how to size a body for your waste in CA, AZ, and NV.
Compaction Ratios and Body Capacity: How to Size Your Refuse Truck Read More »
Choosing a cart lifter for your refuse trucks? Compare tipper, grabber, and arm lifters by cart type, route, and speed. A guide for CA, AZ, and NV fleets.
Automated Cart Tippers and Lifters: How to Choose the Right Lifter for Your Carts Read More »
Build a preventive maintenance schedule that keeps refuse trucks on route. Daily, weekly, and interval-based PM steps for CA, AZ, and NV fleets.
How to Build a Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Your Refuse Fleet Read More »
Compare CNG, electric, and diesel refuse trucks on cost, range, and CARB compliance. A buyer’s guide for California, Arizona, and Nevada fleets.
CNG vs. Electric vs. Diesel Refuse Trucks: Which Powertrain Fits Your Fleet? Read More »
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in garbage trucks. See how onboard refuse truck fire detection protects crews, equipment, and uptime.
Why Every Refuse Truck Needs Onboard Fire Detection (and How It Stops Battery Fires) Read More »
Cab-over or conventional? Single or tandem axle? A practical guide to choosing the right refuse truck chassis for your routes in CA, AZ, and NV.
How to Choose the Right Chassis for Your Refuse Truck (Cab-Over vs. Conventional) Read More »
California’s SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion. Learn what it means for haulers and which refuse trucks fit organics and recycling collection.
Buying a used garbage truck? Use this inspection checklist to evaluate the body, hydraulics, chassis, and packer before you sign. CA, AZ, and NV.
Buying a Used Refuse Truck: The Inspection Checklist Before You Sign Read More »
Sticker price is only the start. Learn the real total cost of ownership for refuse trucks in California and Arizona, from fuel to downtime to resale.