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How Payload Optimization Impacts Refuse Truck Route Efficiency in California & Nevada

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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 allows the truck to: Stay within legal axle and gross vehicle weight limits Fully utilize body volume and compaction capacity Complete routes with fewer dump trips Reduce unnecessary wear on […]

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5 Ways to Improve Safety for Your Waste Management Team

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Improving Safety in Waste & Recycling Operations Starts with the Right Equipment and Practices Safety is one of the biggest ongoing challenges in waste and recycling operations. From navigating busy city streets to handling heavy loads and operating complex equipment, waste management teams face daily risks that can lead to injuries, vehicle damage, downtime, and

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Top 10 Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Refuse Vehicles

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Keeping Refuse Fleets Reliable, Compliant, and Cost-Effective in the Western U.S. Refuse trucks operate in some of the harshest conditions of any commercial fleet. Stop-and-go routes, heavy payloads, hydraulic systems under constant pressure, and exposure to dust, debris, and corrosive materials all accelerate wear. For municipalities, private haulers, and contractors across California, and Arizona, poor

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How to Choose the Right Refuse Truck for Your Fleet

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Making the Right Equipment Decision for Performance, Cost, and Long-Term Reliability Choosing the right refuse truck is one of the most critical decisions fleet managers, public works leaders, and waste operations professionals make. The wrong truck configuration can lead to higher maintenance costs, inefficient routes, compliance issues, and unnecessary downtime. The right refuse truck, on

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The Future of Waste Collection: Old Garbage Trucks Transitioning to Electric Refuse Trucks

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The waste collection industry is undergoing a major transformation — one that’s driven by sustainability goals, stricter emissions standards, and the growing need for efficient, low-maintenance equipment. Across North America, municipalities and private haulers are beginning to replace their traditional diesel-powered fleets with electric refuse trucks that deliver the same rugged performance with zero emissions.

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5 Reasons McNeilus® ePTO Technology Is Changing the Game for Refuse Fleets

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At Haaker Refuse, we’re proud to partner with McNeilus®—a brand known for innovation, reliability, and smarter solutions for refuse and recycling operations. One of McNeilus’s most impressive advancements in recent years is the exclusive ePTO (electric power take-off) technology. This innovative system is designed to help fleets reduce emissions, cut fuel and maintenance costs, and

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