Industry News, Product Updates & Resources from Haaker Refuse Equipment
5 Things to Decide Before You Buy a Refuse Truck (And How to Get the Spec Right)
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 ...
Automated Side Loader vs. Manual Side Loader: The Real Cost Comparison for Residential Routes
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 ...
What Is a Split Body Rear Loader and When Does Your Operation Need One?
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 ...
How California’s CARB Advanced Clean Fleets Rule Is Changing Refuse Truck Purchasing Right Now
If you operate a refuse fleet in California, the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets rule has shifted from future compliance to immediate action. The timelines are ...
Rear Loader vs. Side Loader vs. Front Loader: Which Refuse Truck Is Right for Your Route?
If you’re buying or spec’ing a refuse collection vehicle, the first decision you’ll face isn’t which brand to choose. It’s which body type fits your ...
How Payload Optimization Impacts Refuse Truck Route Efficiency in California & Nevada
What Is Payload Optimization? Payload optimization refers to how effectively a refuse truck uses its allowable weight capacity throughout a collection route. An optimized payload ...