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.
The parade of service trucks that graced the pages of Pumper over the past 12 months offers an impressive combination of head-turning paint jobs and creative graphics, rock-solid drivetrains, well-appointed interiors and the best convenience features the industry offers.
Just by driving these impressive rigs, our Classy Truck contractors are helping elevate the professional image of the entire industry. Looking good on the road and maintaining trucks that function properly every day shows a concern for customers and doing the job right.
We’d like to give an extra salute to all of the contractors who submitted photos and stories about their new trucks over the past year. We know you take a personal pride in your service vehicles and we appreciate you sharing them in the pages of Pumper.
In our third annual Classy Truck of the Year competition, we gather each of our monthly Classy Truck offerings for a head-to-head comparison.
Each of these trucks is a credit to the industry and a winner in our minds. But it’s time for you to cast your ballot for the best-looking truck in the garage. The Classy Truck of the Year will be chosen through your vote and a panel of Pumper judges. The winning truck will drive back into the magazine and park on the cover of the February Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International show issue.
To vote for your favorite truck, log onto www.pumper.com today.
January
Enviro Waste Oil Recovery - Mahopac, N.Y.
?Colin Deems combined old-school looks and modern options and creature comforts in this 2004 Kenworth W900. The Mack green and white rig, built out by Presvac Systems, is powered by a Caterpillar C-15 550-hp engine with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission, and features a 4,200-gallon tank and Fruitland pump.
February
Goodwin Septic Cleaning - Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
John and Jody Banta’s white and red 2007 International 7500 was built out by T-Line Equipment and outfitted with a 3,600-gallon steel tank with epoxy lining and an NVE 506 liquid-cooled pump. The service vehicle is powered by an HT570 310-hp International engine and Allison 3000 Rugged Duty Series automatic transmission.
March
Steve ‘O’ Septic - Monticello, Minn.
Steve Langanki bought this 2000 Sterling LT 9501 in 2007, shortening the frame by 54 inches, and had Engle Fabrication Inc. convert it for pumping. The truck has a 3,300-gallon steel tank with HXL400WV Masport pump. Power is provided by a
310-hp C-10 Caterpillar engine with 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission.
April
Martin Septic Service - Winchester, Va.
Terry and Susan Carlyle proudly drive this white 2001 Mack Vision built out in 2007 by House of Imports. The rig is powered by a Mack 430 engine with 13-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. It carries a 3,600-gallon steel tank and Jurop pump, and also features a 3,000-psi jetter with an automatic hose reel and 200 feet of hose.
May
Dillard’s Septic Service - Annapolis, Md.
James Dillard had his beat-up, 20-year-old Chevrolet C70 from Lely Manufacturing beautifully restored after a rollover crash. James’ first service truck still uses its Chevy 366 gas engine and 5-speed transmission, frame and Masport pump, and 2,300-gallon steel tank, all repaired by A & D Truck Services, Woody’s Truck Repair, and A.H. Miller Welding.
June
Aardvark Waste Services - Hurricane, Utah
Steve Biggs made a daycab semi out of this 2003 Peterbilt 385 to load up car wash pit or residential septic system waste all day long. The 4,000-gallon steel tank from FRB Welding is pushed by a 500-hp Cat C-15 engine and 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. It has a Robuschi RB-DV65 blower pulling 900 cfm and 36-inch manway.
July
Polar Pumper Septic Service - Palmer, Alaska
Gary Wilson runs this blue 1985 Peterbilt 359 vacuum truck rebuilt by Engle Fabrication Inc. It has a new 3,600-gallon stainless steel tank paired with a Jurop DL 140 pump, powered by a 300-hp Cummins engine and 13-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. It also has 18,000-pound front and 38,000-pound rear air-ride suspension.
August
A & B Septic Tank Cleaning - Ashland, Ohio
Todd Young had this red, white and blue 2001 Freightliner Classic XL built by House of Imports. The heavy hauler is powered by a 470-hp Detroit Diesel engine married to a 10-speed AutoShift transmission. It’s equipped with a 4,000-gallon steel tank and a 367-cfm NVE pump. Stainless steel panels make it shine at jobsites.
September
J & E Sanitation - Rough Creek, Pa.
Eddy King and Josh McNay had Pik Rite Inc. build this 2007 Peterbilt 357 vacuum truck with 4,000-gallon steel tank and Masport 400 water-cooled pump. It’s powered by a 440-hp Caterpillar C-13 engine and an Eaton-Fuller 8 LL transmission. The company prefers the all-white paint scheme for its fleet.
October
Advantage Septic & Drain - Upsala, Minn.
Steve Lojovich likes to pump three septic tanks at a time with this large-load 1998 Freightliner FLD 112 with 4,000-gallon steel tank from Engle Fabrication, Inc.. It’s powered by a 370-hp Cummins M-11 engine and 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission with differential lock. Peterson Blacksmith also worked on the refurbished rig.
November
G.A. Downing Co. Inc. Septic Service & Pumping - Minot, Maine
Buster Downing’s septic service rig is a refurbished 1999 Peterbilt 330 powered by a Caterpillar 3126B 300-hp engine and 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. The truck features a Progress 2,800-gallon aluminum tank, Masport HXL15 pump and 1,200-psi pressure washer.
December
T.A. Lauritsen Septic & Drain Inc. - Montevideo, Minn.
T.A. Lauritsen drives this 2007 Kenworth T-800 rig built by Engle Fabrication Inc. The truck is powered by a 370-hp Cummins engine with 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. It carries a 3,500-gallon stainless steel tank and 1,000 cfm Robuschi 65 air-cooled blower. The truck also has a 55-degree hoist.
