Well, 2024 is wrapping up and, like usual, the year flew by with pumpers as busy as ever. Even with that, many of you were gracious enough to take the time to send in your Classy Truck submissions.
Though I’ve only been editor of this magazine for a short time, between my conversations with pumpers and truck entries I’ve read, I’ve noticed the pride that radiates not only in the work you provide but in the equipment you use and the rigs you drive. That pride shines in Classy Truck entries, and it should. Your trucks are a great representation of the different business models that make up the pumping industry. They are all a little different from the design of the owner — custom-built with company colors, tank options, pump and blower combinations, and loads of features for driver comfort and job efficiency. But, in the end, they are built to pump.
There is no shortage of quality truck builders out there and high-quality manufactured truck products. So while every issue’s Classy Truck provides a pumper the chance to show off their workhorse, they also provide excellent examples of how people are building and ordering trucks for anyone in the market for a new build.
The lineup in 2024 provided some really great stuff, and we thank the pumpers who have submitted their favorite trucks for the feature. We appreciate the time you took to share those with us and even more, the hours you put into designing and detailing the rigs for proper presentation in the magazine. We congratulate all the monthly winners and encourage all Pumper readers to submit their own entries for next year’s issues.
Now, we ask for everyone’s help in deciding the best of the best. Please cast your vote for the Classy Truck of the Year for 2024. With your input, we’ll crown one of these 12 rigs and feature its owner in the February 2025 issue.
So, for your viewing pleasure and voting convenience, check out the Classy Trucks featured over the past 12 issues. Follow the instructions to cast a vote for your favorite at pumper.com/classy.
JANUARY
Brent’s Septic Service, Duluth, Minnesota
Cory McDonald added a 2024 Western Star 47X painted Western Star White and carrying a 4,250-gallon stainless steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built out by Imperial Industries. The truck is powered by a DD13 470 hp engine tied to an Allison automatic transmission. Features include remote control pump operation, digital Garnet SeeLevel gauge, heated valves, headlights and mirrors, leather interior with heated and cooled cab seat, double-wide passenger seat and woodgrain trim, stainless steel visor, chrome stack and aluminum wheels. Graphics were done by Mike McKinnon, Mike’s Signs. Cory is the driver and the rig is used for residential and commercial septic pumping.
FEBRUARY
A-1 Septic Service, Old Bridge, New Jersey
Rafi Khatchikian added a graphite metallic 2024 Freightliner M2 with a 2,800-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 887 pump built out by Imperial Industries. The truck is powered by a 350 hp Cummins L9 engine tied to a Allison automatic transmission. Features include a 50-gallon freshwater tank with a Hannay hose reel, hose tray pegs to help contain the hoses, aluminum visor, shovel holders and wheels, a 2-inch ball valve sample port on the rear manway, rear sight glasses, front- and rear-facing cameras for easier backing at the dump, heated valves, black leather seats, stereo and AC. Graphics were provided by Sticker Chick Graphics, South River, New Jersey. The driver is Rafi and the truck is used for residential and commercial septic service.
MARCH
Bay State Sewage Disposal, Lakeville, Massachusetts
Bay State Sewage Disposal added a 2024 Western Star 47X painted in Western Star Red and carrying a 5,500-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower from TSI Tank Services, Inc. The truck is powered by a DD13 550 hp engine tied to a Allison 4500 RDS automatic transmission. Features include a General 10 gpm, 3,000 psi jetter package, AC, stereo, leather seats, air-ride suspension and diamond plate hose tray protectors. Graphics were provided by TMG. Tom Lincoln is the driver and the truck is used for residential and commercial nonhazardous waste.
APRIL
Allen Drain Service, Kent, Ohio
President Bernie Noble added a white and blue 2023 Western Star 49x carrying a 5,000-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment Challenger Series 4310 Pro Pak blower built out by Lincoln Center Manufacturing. The truck is powered by a 500 hp Cummins X12 engine bringing power to the wheels through an Allison 4500 automatic transmission. The truck features dual drop axles, dual top-side and rear 24-inch manways, side and rear-mounted sight glasses, dual 3-inch inlets and a 6-inch outlet with heated valves, laser-engraved diamond plate hose trays, a custom rear bumper with tool box, Alcoa aluminum wheels, chrome stack, stainless steel visor and heated leather seats. Graphics were custom hand-painted by Dwayne Workman of DW Signs.
MAY
Dusty Underwood Plumbing and Septic, Bonham, Texas
Dusty Underwood added a white 2022 International HX620 SBA built out by Imperial Industries with a 5,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower. The truck is powered by a 515 hp A26 engine tied to an Allison 4000 Series automatic transmission. The truck features aluminum toolboxes, chrome wheels, driver-side air-ride, three sight glasses, heated mirrors, ClearPath GPS and backup camera. It has a Crust Buster tank agitator mounted to the hose tray. Graphics were provided by Rushing Graffix. The truck is used for residential and commercial septic pumping. The driver is Chad Clement with helper Will Skinner.
JUNE
Piedmont Disposal, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Piedmont Disposal added an Elite Green 2023 Freightliner M2-106 carrying a 1,000-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater steel tank and Masport HXL 75 pump built out by Integrity Tank. The truck is powered by a 330 hp Detroit DD8 7.7-liter, 6-cylinder engine tied to a 3500 RDS Allison automatic transmission. The truck features a 20-inch topside manway, three 5-inch sight glasses, dropdown work stations, dual service intake, bedliner in the hose trays, tank and work areas and an exterior PTO switch. Interior features include electronic speedometer, in-cab PTO switch, world tuner radio with Bluetooth and cloth upholstery. Graphics were provided by Image 360. The truck is used for portable restroom service.
JULY
Nelson Sanitation & Rental Inc., Rice, Minnesota
Derrick Nelson added a white and brown 2019 Peterbilt 567 carrying a 5,000-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built out by Imperial Industries. The truck is powered by a 485 hp PACCAR engine sending power to the wheels through a six-speed Allison Automatic transmission. The truck features a 24-inch manway, 3-, 4- and 6-inch heated valves, dual rear-bumper-mounted toolboxes and a 100-gallon freshwater tank. The interior features A/C, stereo and air-ride. Graphics were provided by Joe Pfannenstein Signs. The driver is Tyler Nelson and the truck is used for septic pumping.
AUGUST
Greasecycle LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina
Greasecycle added a Jade Mist green 2024 Freightliner 114SD carrying a 5,425-gallon multicompartment aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower built out by Advance Pump & Equipment. The truck features 1,775-gallon front and 3,300-gallon rear compartments with dished heads, separated by an integrated 350-gallon freshwater compartment. The truck is powered by a Detroit DD13 Generation 5 470 hp engine tied to an Allison 4500 RDS automatic transmission. Exterior features include 20-inch manways with cast aluminum lids and full length polished aluminum hose trays. Interior features include stereo and AC. Graphics were provided by King Tutt Graphics. The driver is Justin Grich and the truck is used for grease trap service.
SEPTEMBER
Wayne’s Drains Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts
Owner Wayne D. Barme added a white 2024 Kenworth T880 built out by TSI Tank Services and carrying a 5,500-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower. The truck is powered by a 485 hp engine tied to an Allison Automatic 4500 RDS transmission. The cab carries blue accents and a vinyl American flag on the side of the polished tank, provided by 428 Graphics. The rig features hose hooks, LED lighting, four 5-inch sight glasses, multiple manways, stainless steel sun visor, Garnet SeeLevel Annihilator and heated valves. The interior features CB radio, navigation, leather, air-ride, heated seats, interior LED lighting and power windows. The truck is used for septic and grease-trap pumping and Barme is the driver.
OCTOBER
Lucas Septic Tank Pumping, Norwood, North Carolina
Owner Joel Lucas refurbished this red 1983 International 1900S vacuum truck carrying a 2,500-gallon steel tank and Jurop 360 pump. The truck is powered by a DT466 engine sending power to the wheels through a 10-speed Spicer transmission. Lucas has driven the truck for 25 years and recently organized the rebuild. He installed the tank and pump, mechanic Danny Harrington rebuilt the engine and Danny Russell added a 1984 cab, provided other work and painted the truck. Graphics were provided by Walter Printing. The tank features top and rear 24-inch manways, sight glasses and the truck has a chrome stack, updated aluminum wheels and color matching front bumper and visor. The truck is used for residential septic service.
NOVEMBER
C. G. Williams, Owensboro, Kentucky
Clark Williams added a red IAC 2025 Kenworth T880 to their fleet this year. The truck was purchased and built out by PRESVAC Systems with an NVE 4307 blower, Hibon pump and an all stainless steel 3,500-gallon tank. A 500 hp Cummins ISX engine tied to a 10-speed manual transmission powers the rig. Williams’ truck is equipped with a stainless steel float level indicator, sight glasses, chrome wheels and bumpers, two toolboxes, a 24-inch manway on the top and a full-opening rear door. Jack Hayden will be the main driver, along with others from the team. The truck will be used for domestic waste hauling, grease trap maintenance, sewer lift stations and other industrial and commercial services. Velotta Designs out of Owensboro, Kentucky provided the graphics.
DECEMBER
J.C. Nota Septic, New Milford, Connecticut
Owner Eddie Burns put some work into this blue 2001 Kenworth W-900L carrying a Pik Rite 3,300-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 4310 blower. After a complete cab rehabilitation, the truck now has new driver and passenger side steps, lower cab panels, Dyna-Flex 7-inch stacks, front bumper and OEM grill among many other features. The rig is powered by a Cat 6NZ engine making 475 hp tied to an Eaton-Fuller 8LL manual transmission. Set up by Pik Rite, the tank features a rear sight tube, aluminum hose trays, heated 4 and 6-inch valves, a custom-built 18-inch toolbox and 40 lights, measuring 3/4 inch, on the tank and hose trays. Speedi Signs provided the graphics.
