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Proactive Solutions. Real Savings.
Our techs do an outstanding job prioritizing the team and workload, keeping communication strong, and driving proactive solutions to reduce costs and trailer downtime.
— Fleet Manager
Tough Routes. Tougher Maintenance Standards.
Read how one valued partner replaced fragmented vendors and unplanned maintenance with a unified Amerit program—and achieved 97% uptime with 20% fewer roadside incidents.
Experts Who Know Your Waste Fleet
Technician shortages, parts delays, and repair backlogs are the top reasons waste fleets fall behind. Amerit’s dedicated in-house teams remove every one of those bottlenecks.
Our technicians aren’t generalists, they’re specialists for your fleet. They know the systems that fail under heavy cycle loads—and how to stop them from failing on your watch.
Engine Oil
Replace oil, fuel, and water filters for proper engine lubrication and performance.
Tires & Driveline
Inspect tires, rims, lugs, and wheel seals and examine U-joints, carriers, and mud flaps for secure operations.
Hydraulic System
Check the liftgate and hydraulic components for leaks or damage and verify smooth and reliable dumping or lifting performance.
Types of Waste Collection Vehicles We Service
Residential Trash & Recycling Trucks
Residential Trash & Recycling Trucks
The backbone of municipal collection. We service automated side-loaders, rear-loaders, and split-body recycling trucks—covering compactors, hydraulics, electrical, and drivetrain maintenance built for high-frequency residential routes.
Roll Off Dumpster Trucks
Roll Off Dumpster Trucks
Debris haulers carry heavy loads across variable terrain. We maintain the hoist systems, frames, drivetrains, hydraulic components, and brakes that keep them compliant on construction and heavy industrial accounts.
Front Loading Dumpster Trucks
Front Loading Dumpster Trucks
Front loaders absorb serious mechanical stress on every lift cycle. We assess their hydraulic forks, lift arms, compactor mechanisms, and powertrain components.
No System Unchecked. Keep Your Trucks Route-Ready.
A garbage truck maintenance checklist isn’t a formality. It’s the difference between a fleet that runs clean and one that accumulates deferred repairs until something critical fails.
Our inspection plan covers daily, weekly, and monthly intervals mapped to manufacturer specs and DOT requirements.
Brakes & Air System
- Inspect brake pads, drums, and rotors.
- Perform air loss and emergency brake tests.
- Check air gauges, low warning (55–75 psi), and drain air tanks.
Electrical & Safety
- Inspect the battery, lights, horn, gauges, and wipers.
- Check mirrors, windshield, and warning devices.
- Verify fire extinguisher, triangle kit, and 7-way cord.
Fluids & Filters
- Check and change oil.
- Check coolant level, differential, and washer fluids.
- Reprime the system for power steering, brake, and transmission.
- Lubricate the chassis.
Fuel System
- Inspect fuel lines, fittings, tank mounts, and delivery system.
Steering & Suspension
- Check the steering wheel, tie rod, arms, steering components, king pins, and shocks.
Body & Frame
- Inspect the frame, cross members, mounts, latches, hinges, and pintle hook/fifth wheel.
Leaks & Damage
- Look for fluid leaks and rubbing or chafed hoses and wires
FAQs
Amerit provides waste fleet maintenance throughout North America.
Our network of technicians delivers on-site and mobile services in urban, suburban, and rural markets, ensuring consistent uptime for regional and multi-state waste collection contractors.
Amerit services the full range of waste collection vehicles—including residential rear and side-loaders, front loading dumpster trucks, roll off dumpster trucks, recycling collection trucks, and debris haulers.
If it runs a collection route, our technicians are trained on it.
Consistent garbage truck maintenance reduces the unplanned failures that pull vehicles off routes and create compliance exposure.
Amerit's PM programs are structured around DOT inspection standards so fleets stay road-legal and operationally ready.
A comprehensive garbage truck maintenance checklist includes brake and air system inspections, hydraulic and lift arm checks, compactor mechanism reviews, electrical diagnostics, and full fluid and filter service.
Amerit applies the same structured approach to dump trucks, roll off, and debris equipment.
Deferred maintenance on refuse vehicles compounds fast—small hydraulic issues become full system failures, and one down truck can cascade into missed service contracts.
Amerit's predictive scheduling and mobile maintenance model cuts emergency repair costs, parts expediting fees, and the operational drag of unplanned downtime.
In The News
Amerit Fleet Solutions Appoints Adam Lev as Vice President of Corporate Development to Accelerate Acquisition Strategy
Walnut Creek, CA, and Charlotte, NC – February 17, 2026 – Amerit Fleet Solutions (“Amerit”), the industry’s leading provider of fleet maintenance and fleet solutions,
Amerit Fleet Solutions Enters Global Market with London Expansion
Walnut Creek, CA and Charlotte, NC – January 21, 2026 – Amerit Fleet Solutions, a leading provider of fleet maintenance and fleet solutions, announces the international expansion
Amerit Fleet Solutions Announces Ross Rachey’s Promotion to Chief Executive Officer; Welcomes Keith Weidman as Chief Financial Officer
Walnut Creek, CA and Charlotte, NC — December 17, 2025 — Amerit Fleet Solutions (“Amerit”), the industry’s leading provider of customized fleet maintenance and repair programs,
Amerit Fleet Solutions Acquires Derotic Emergency Equipment, Expanding Government Vehicle Upfitting Capabilities Across the United States
WALNUT CREEK, CA and RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — September 9, 2025 — Amerit Fleet Solutions (“Amerit”), a leading provider of fleet maintenance and management solutions
Partner With Amerit To Keep Your Fleet Rolling
Amerit brings North American scale, dedicated technicians, and a partnership model purpose-built for waste management. One hand to shake. Every step of the way.