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

Two industry veterans break down why U.S. cab-over front loader trucks still feel like they’re from the 1960s — and what it would take to finally move forward.

Leyhan Hansen
Donnie Bain
Michael Mnoian
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