Garbage Trucks

Refuse trucks take daily abuse. From rear loaders to side-arm and front-load units, this section dives into chassis selection, body durability, and operator safety. Understand how to avoid common spec errors that drive up maintenance costs in garbage fleets.

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Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Garbage Truck Cabs Are Failing

Why America’s cab-over designs haven’t caught up — and what it’s costing drivers, fleets, and OEMs

Leyhan Hansen
Donnie Bain
Michael Mnoian
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