Industry News, Product Updates & Resources from Haaker Refuse Equipment

Commercial vs. Residential Refuse Collection: How Your Truck Spec Should Change

Commercial and residential routes need different refuse trucks. Compare body type, lifter, chassis, and capacity to spec the right truck in CA, AZ, and NV.

Refuse Truck Financing vs. Leasing: How to Fund Your Next Fleet Purchase

Should you finance or lease your next refuse truck? Compare ownership, cost, tax, and flexibility to fund fleet acquisition in CA, AZ, and NV.

How to Choose the Right Engine and Transmission for a Refuse Truck

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.

Compaction Ratios and Body Capacity: How to Size Your Refuse Truck

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, ...

Automated Cart Tippers and Lifters: How to Choose the Right Lifter for Your Carts

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, ...

How to Build a Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Your Refuse Fleet

Build a preventive maintenance schedule that keeps refuse trucks on route. Daily, weekly, and interval-based PM steps for CA, AZ, and NV fleets.