Build a preventive maintenance schedule that keeps refuse trucks on route. Daily, weekly, and interval-based PM steps for CA, AZ, and NV fleets.
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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.
Buying a refuse truck in California or Arizona is not like buying a pickup. The spec decisions you make before you place an order determine how well that truck fits your routes, your crew, your compliance requirements, and your budget for the next 10-plus years. Get the spec right and the truck pays for itself.
5 Things to Decide Before You Buy a Refuse Truck (And How to Get the Spec Right) Read More »
The automation question isn’t just about technology. It’s about labor cost, route efficiency, and how much your collection program costs per household served. When you’re running a residential refuse operation, the difference between a manual side loader and an automated side loader directly affects your bottom line every single day. You might think the choice
Most fleet managers know what a rear loader does. It pulls up to the curb, the crew loads refuse into the hopper, the blade rotates and compacts, and the truck moves to the next stop. That’s been the standard for decades. But split body rear loaders solve a problem that standard rear loaders cannot: collecting
What Is a Split Body Rear Loader and When Does Your Operation Need One? Read More »