Classy Truck of February

This 2008 Peterbilt 340 from Transway Systems Inc. is the proud ride of Brian K. Russell, who uses it for septic and grease trap work. According to A-1 Septic Tank Cleaning owner Tamara L. Russell, the rig is nicknamed “Big Blue’’ for obvious reasons. The truck carries a 3,600-gallon Progress aluminum tank, with vacuum created by a Masport HXL 400 pump. The truck is carried down the road by a Paccar PX-8 powerplant tied to a 10-speed Eaton Fuller transmission. Work features include a three-stage telescopic hoist, matching aluminum toolboxes, and a nifty “It’s Time’’ indicator float gauge that serves to inform the driver of capacity at any given time, but also reminds passing motorists that they might have a cleaning coming due. Handsome exterior accents include aluminum hose trays, diamond-plate aluminum hose guard on the tank and aluminum wheels. Vinyl graphics were done by Todd Schaffer at Custom Neon & Vinyl Graphics. For driver comfort, the truck has air-ride driver’s seat and AM-FM/weatherband radio.