Articles in the January 2008 issue:
Association News
Association News By Scottie Dayton (page 152) News from Kentucky, Ohio, and national news.
Building the Business
Failure Often Leads to Success By Gary Bradt (page 18) If you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success.
Calendar
Calendar of industry events (page 152) The calendar includes conventions, conferences and expos.
Classy Trucks
Classy Truck of January 2008 (page 124) This month we feature Enviro Waste Oil Recovery of Mahopac, New York.
Cover Story
Spreading the Word By Scottie Dayton (page 36) As Michigan pumpers adapt to major regulation changes, Alpena Septic Service works to build a favorable image for land application of septage.
Industry News
Industry related news (page 120) United Site Services Acquires Cascade Phillips, and McQuestion Joins Hoot as Sales Manager.
Interview
A Suction Scare By Scottie Dayton (page 48) “I don’t care how strong you are, once a vacuum hose seals on you, you’re not going to pry it off.”
Lighter Side
Life of the Party By Jim Kneiszel (page 88) Portable restroom Halloween costume is a big hit on the streets of New York.
Money Manager
Be It Resolved ... By Erik Gunn (page 96) 10 ideas to increase your odds of achieving personal and financial success in 2008.
NAWT
NAWT at Louisville: Big Opportunities in Education and Certification By Tom Ferrero (page 134) The goal is for legislators to know that your association exists and come to it for advice.
Overheard Online
At the Car Wash (page 80) An expansion-minded pumper wonders about the challenge of disposing waste from self-service car washes.
Profile
On the Road Again By Richard Ryman (page 70) East Texas pumper LASSO kicks up some dust and wears through a lot of tires serving customers in an expansive territory.
Reader Pipelines
‘I’ve Driven Four Trucks Home’ By Mary Shafer (page 104) Attendees say the Pumper & Cleaner Expo feeds equipment needs and gives them a leg up on the competition back home.
Reading Between the Lines
Be Safe Out There By Jim Kneiszel, Editor (page 10) Include safety in your list of goals for a busy 2008 season.
Rules and Regs
Texas Relaxes Onsite Inspection Rules By Scottie Dayton (page 26) Last September, a new Texas statute went into effect that relaxes onsite inspection requirements.
Septic System Answer Man
Basic Training By Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D. (page 112) A new inspector asks for a step-by-step approach to working with the industry to encourage the most effective onsite systems for homeowners.
Training and Education
Training and educational opportunities (page 152) View this list to learn about training offered by states and professional associations.
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