Plentiful research shows that vehicle weight is the main determining factor in the deterioration of road surfaces by vehicles, and these effects are multiplied when combined with frequent stopping and turning.  With most garbage trucks weighing from 40k - 60k lbs while working, it is no surprise that they are one of the largest contributors to wear and tear on residential roads.  Even Titan's heaviest trucks average around half the weight of our competitors' trucks, and our single rear axle trucks eliminate the destructive "tire scrub" of tandem axle trucks that is especially damaging to cul-de-sacs.  All of our trucks are single rear axle trucks that weight less than 26,000 lbs empty.  If you want to preserve your communty streets and/or save money on your private road maintenance, Titan is the clear choice for you.

Competitors

The average weight of our competitors trucks can vary from

Single axle rear load (20 yard) truck ......... 40,000+ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

Tandem axle rear or side load (25-30 yard) truck ........ 60,000+ GVW

Titan Recycle & Trash Fleet
Our side load units                         GV: 10 yard.............19,000 GVW

                                                  Tucson: 16 yard.......33,000 GVW

Our rear load units                       GV: 8 yard...............21,000 GVW

                                                 Tucson: 16 yard........32,000 GVW

(GVW = total weight of truck AND all contents, passengers, etc. These weights are for a fully loaded truck.)