It started as a joke, but owner Joe Hall years ago started putting the phrase, “Mama’s Red Corvette” on the bug shield of all of his service trucks. And it’s true for his latest septic service rig, a bright red 2009 Sterling bought from Badger Truck Center and built out by Pik Rite Inc. Identical to a 2007 Sterling in Hall’s fleet, the new truck is powered by a 450-hp Mercedes engine tied to a 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. The Pik Rite steel tank is 3,600 gallons and is outfitted with a NVE 367 heavy-duty vacuum pump. The tank is fitted with both rear sight glasses and a digital gauge with readout in the cab. The graphics and pinstriping, including the company name with green ribbon background, was done by Herzel Sign. Exterior features include an open aluminum toolbox on one side and another toolbox to carry pumps and supplies on the other, decorative diamond plate accents on the rear end, aluminum hose troughs, spray-on liner protection in the troughs and under the tank, and stainless steel wheels. The truck has air suspension and an air-ride seat for comfort, power windows, air conditioning, CD player and heated mirrors. Hall drives the rig, cleaning septic tanks and grease traps.