McNeilus adds dealer in Western US

Dodge Center, Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. has announced that Haaker Equipment Co. has joined its independent dealership network.

Haaker Equipment will serve as the McNeilus dealer covering Arizona and California, offering sales, parts distribution and the servicing of vehicles.

Based in Los Angeles, Haaker Equipment has been serving customers for more than 50 years and, according to McNeilus, offers "robust service and support" across California and Arizona with multiple facilities as well as mobile technicians.

Haaker Equipment has locations in Los Angeles, San Diego and Santee, California, and in Phoenix.

“At Haaker Equipment Co., we are thrilled to announce our partnership with McNeilus, a collaboration that strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions and unmatched expertise,” Haaker Equipment President and CEO Robin Haaker says.

“Joining McNeilus’ expanding dealer network with the launch of Haaker Refuse, we are excited to offer industry-leading refuse equipment and enhanced service capabilities. This partnership reinforces our shared goals of innovation, sustainability and superior customer support, empowering us to bring cutting-edge products and exceptional service to a broader customer base in the waste and recycling collection management industry.”

Haaker Equipment is a woman-owned business and has decades of experience with heavy-duty equipment including city sweepers, sewage equipment and hydro-excavation trucks.

“We’re pleased to welcome Haaker to the McNeilus organization and look forward to the benefits and care they will bring to our customers,” says Lee Dreas, vice president and general manager of McNeilus. “With humble roots established more than 50 years ago, Haaker is a reputable and well established heavy equipment dealer who works hand-in-hand to serve and enhance the success of our customers.”

McNeilus, which is a portfolio company of Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corp., offers waste and recycling collection vehicles, including front loaders, rear loaders and side loaders, with its product line including electric vehicle (EV) options.