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The Advantages of McNeilus Automated Side Loader Garbage Trucks

McNeilus side loader garbage trucks are some of the most popular vehicles currently used in the waste management industry. This is thanks to their flexibility, efficiency, and eco-friendly designs that make them easy and affordable to operate. Flexibility The most common usage for automated side loader garbage trucks is in residential waste collection. In this environment, one…
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Why You Should Rent a Roll-off Truck

Roll-off trucks for rent offer numerous advantages for a waste management or hauling company. These advantages include: Reliability: Roll-off trucks are very simple in terms of their mechanisms, which means they are less likely to experience malfunctions or breakdowns during operation. In fact, roll-off trucks are some of the easiest waste management trucks to operate and maintain.…
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The Advantages of Heil Garbage Trucks

When you work in the commercial trucking industry for a long time, there are some brands you come to trust the most. Just like how you might have a favorite manufacturer for your personal automobile, we’ve come to prefer some manufacturers over others when it comes to the garbage trucks we rent. As a business, we have…
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Everything You Need to Know About Labrie Side Loader Refuse Trucks

At Big Truck Rental, we offer vehicles from only a select number of industry-leading garbage truck manufacturers. That’s because every vehicle we rent carries our reputation, so those trucks need to meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Fortunately, Labrie’s side loader garbage trucks have consistently proven their worth and are among some of the finest…
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How Much Trash Can a Garbage Truck Hold?

How much trash a garbage truck can hold varies according to the type of vehicle. At the very high end of carrying capacity, some trucks can hold 15 tons of trash or more. A typical front loader can hold 40 cubic yards of refuse, which is equivalent to the size of 8 standard dumpsters. An average side…
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How Does a Garbage Truck Compactor Work?

By condensing garbage so that it takes up less space in the body of the vehicle, the garbage truck compactor increases the amount of trash that can be transported before being discharged, allowing waste hauling companies to maximize the number of daily pickups. How Garbage Truck Compactors Work The trash compactor has a compression chamber that runs…
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What Is the Weight Capacity of a Terminal Tractor?

The weight capacity of a terminal tractor will naturally depend on what model of truck you’re using. In general, you can expect a terminal tractor to be able to haul loads of around 100,000 pounds. With the shipping and distribution industry more chaotic than ever, companies in this sector are increasingly looking for ways to improve efficiency…
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Why Choose a Terminal Tractor Over a Road Truck?

A common need in the shipping and logistics industry is to move trailers and cargo containers around the yard, terminal, or port. Many companies still rely on conventional road trucks to do so, but there is a better solution available. Terminal tractors, also known as shunt trucks, yard trucks, or spotter trucks, are an ideal solution for…
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How Long Should I Keep My Garbage Truck?

Waste hauling companies should consider selling their garbage trucks when the vehicle is relatively new and still has lots of value to offer. Waiting too long to arrange a sale means you’ll get less money for the vehicle than you would normally. It can also mean that you’re unable to sell the item at all, which leaves…
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5 Garbage Truck Safety Tips to Implement Right Now

People don’t often realize just how dangerous it is to be a garbage collector. If you can imagine it, a driver has dealt with it, all while operating one of the most challenging and complicated vehicles on the road. That’s why every waste hauler knows that garbage truck safety training is essential. Here are some key fundamentals…
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