Garbage Truck News and Updates

Aug28

Eric Voss Named Vice President of Sales of Big Truck Rental

Eric Voss named Vice President of Sales of Big Truck Rental Big Truck Rental, LLC www.bigtruckrental.com announced today that Eric Voss has been promoted to Vice President of Sales effective immediately. Voss will report directly to President Zach Martin. Voss originally joined BTR in January of 2019 as Director of National Accounts. “Since joining Big Truck Rental, Eric’s contributions…

Aug21

What Are the Advantages of Heil Automated Side Loader Garbage Trucks?

For residential waste collection, Heil automated side loader garbage trucks are a standard-bearer for quality in the industry. These trucks are highly adaptable to different situations, and are compact enough to navigate even the most challenging roads. Discover some of the most important advantages of using Heil’s top-grade side loader garbage trucks. Automated side loader trucks are…

Aug14

How to Operate a Heil Python Side Loader

The Heil Python side loader garbage truck is rightly renowned for its durability and innovative operating features. Its automated arm can lift as much as 800 pounds at a time, and it has an impressive eight-second lift cycle. This means that it can significantly speed up your schedule by making garbage collection that much more efficient. Operation…

Aug4

Zach Martin named President of Big Truck Rental

Zach Martin named President of Big Truck Rental Big Truck Rental, LLC www.bigtruckrental.com announced today that Zach Martin has been promoted to President effective immediately. Martin will report directly to Founder & CEO Scott Dols. Martin originally joined BTR in 2016 as Vice President of Sales. “During his time with Big Truck Rental, Zach’s contributions have been invaluable, not only…

Jul31

How To Operate a McNeilus Standard Rear Loader Garbage Truck

Modern garbage trucks, even those from the same manufacturer, can operate very differently. Each truck requires time behind the wheel to really get comfortable with the operation fundamentals. The McNeilus garbage trucks are no exception. Some functions, such as a cart tipper for residential pickups and a container tipper kick bar for commercial waste, are specific to…

Jul20

How To Make Hydraulic Pressure Adjustments on a Rear Loader Garbage Truck

Truck maintenance is integral for optimizing operational efficiency. With a rear load garbage truck, this goes beyond the typical oil, tire, and suspension check. Rear loader hydraulic pressure adjustment is also necessary. Find out how this is done on a typical rear load garbage truck rental. Why Perform Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment? Less-than-optimal hydraulic pressure can lead to…

Jul10

How To Operate a Heil Durapack 5000 Rear Loader Truck

Today’s garbage trucks contain far more technological advances compared to their predecessors from even just a decade ago. Heil Durapack garbage trucks are designed for meeting the modern demands of residential and commercial waste disposal. Operators will need to take some time to learn the operation fundamentals in order to make full proficient use of this reliable…

Jul2

How To Operate a Heil PT 1000 Rear Load Garbage Truck

Garbage truck controls are very brand-specific, and efficiency at operating one kind of truck won’t necessarily translate into operational knowledge of trucks from another manufacturer. To proficiently operate Heil PT 1000 garbage trucks requires some time behind the wheel and an in-depth review of the manual and other instructional resources. Resources for Operating Instructions The first and…

Jun27

Use Rear Loaders for Residential Garbage Truck Fleet Expansion

Whether you’re looking to expand your residential garbage truck fleet because the demand for waste collection has increased due to COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine, or because of other factors, rear loader rentals are a cost-effective solution to help you ramp up your business in both the short- and long-term. With more people staying at home due to…

Jun17

Rear Loader Garbage Truck Safety

Due to the sheer size and weight of rear loader garbage trucks, safety must be a topmost concern for operators. When you rent a garbage truck from Big Truck Rental, we make sure you have all the information you need to ensure your workers’ safety and that of the public. See below for a checklist of recommended…