Inside the August 2011 Issue
Features
Overheard Online: What About Septic Slogans?
Do you have a joke on the side of your truck? One pumper shares his advice on avoiding one-liners that might give your business a less-than-stellar reputation.
Profile: The Real Deal
The owner of Texas pumping outfit Universal Vacuum Services focuses on the basics of good service and sharp-looking trucks to build a business for the long haul
Cover Story: Seeking Solutions
Joe Williams embraces new disposal rules and works with regulators to advance the liquid waste industry
Special Feature: Fleet Options
From septic tank pumping to restroom service, industrial vacuum loading, hydro-excavating and oilfield support services, there’s a tank and truck to get you rolling
Rules and Regs: California Proposal Seeks Nitrate Testing
Building the Business: Breaking Through Gridlock
Several steps will help you navigate big changes within a mid-sized, family-run business
Reading Between the Lines: Be Aware of Antitrust Laws
Interview: Antitrust Explained
Some agreements among competing companies – such as boycotting reverse auctions for portable sanitation services – are illegal, says a Federal Trade Commission attorney
