Choosing the Right Trucks for Your Hauling Business

Sep 30, 2025
22 mins

Episode Description

 In episode 14 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall explores the tough decisions waste hauling owners face when investing in trucks and equipment. From Peterbilts to Macks, roll-offs to garbage trucks, the crew breaks down costs, reliability, and meeting growing demand.

Tune in for practical tips on fleet growth, financing, and maintaining your trucks' optimal performance.


TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:09] Mack vs Peterbilt

[00:06:18] Truck costs (new vs used)

[00:09:51] Roll-off vs garbage trucks

[00:12:01] Financing & timing

[00:18:01] Maintenance & repairs

[00:22:26] Scaling operations

[00:24:59] Waste Expo insights

[00:27:05] Profitability tips


QUOTES

  • “The problem isn’t just buying a truck — it’s keeping that truck on the road.”
  • “New trucks are nice, but used ones can make more sense if you know what you’re getting into.”
  • “You can’t grow your fleet too fast — the timing has to match your business.”


SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS


Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/


WEBSITE


Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/



 

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