Inside the December 2008 Issue

December 2008 Cover

Features

Special Feature: Waste In, Water Out

Montana’s Andersen Sewer Service augments regular septic pumping work with lucrative forest fire water service

Special Feature: Tool Rules

Ergonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it

Expo Preview: The Education Edge

Seminars during the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on septage disposal, private treatment plant business plans and other topics of interest for liquid waste professionals

Cover Story: Team Bundy

Family, close friends work together to achieve customer service goals and build on the success of an old-line Vermont business

Building the Business: Is it Time for a Board of Directors?

Your business may benefit from a committee of business experts paid to offer new and fresh perspectives

Rules and Regs: Idaho Raises Minimum Size for Septic Systems

The Panhandle District Board of Health approved stricter onsite rules for northern Idaho.

Overheard Online: Hold on Tight

A poster wants to add another parking brake to his service rig as added insurance while stopped and pumping on a grade

Reading Between the Lines: Bringing Home the Bacon Grease

This time every year, I enjoy reviewing the Classy Truck winners published in Pumper over the past 12 months. It’s a pleasure to take another look at the service trucks that graced these pages and be reminded of the blood, sweat and tears that go into building each and every one.

Columns

Reader Pipelines: When Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Do you prefer backflushing or a mechanical agitator to eliminate a rock-solid scum layer in septic tanks?

After Hours: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Longtime Illinois pumping and sewer repair contractor Danny Bland spreads Christmas cheer

NAWT: NAWT Responds to Ohio Legislator’s Criticism of Onsite System Maintenance

The National Association of Wastewater Transporters doesn’t have the resources to become involved in every state and local legislative fight, but we want to respond to concerns arising from them.

Industry News: Industry News

Wastequip Names Scott CEO; Aero-Stream Receives State Approval Renewal; Bradbury Joins Capital Connection; The Service Program Names Ipolito Director of Training; Daimler Discontinues Sterling Truck Line; Satellite Industries Acquires Five Peaks Technology Product Line; Obituary - McDonald Published Journal, Was Industry Sales Exec

Money Manager: Closing the Books

December is a good time to get a handle on the year’s expenses and income, and to make decisions that can affect your tax liability

Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of December

This month we feature

Association News: Association News

News, Training & Education and Calendar of Events

Septic System Answer Man: A Jobsite Tool with Real Impact

A longtime Minnesota pumper shares the design he favors for impact probes and manhole covers

Classy Trucks: 2008 Classy Truck of the Year

Welcome to the dream garage for pumping professionals. C’mon in and check out some of the best-looking vacuum trucks rolling the roads of America.

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