Editorial Articles

The thrill of calling the shots draws entrepreneurial Oregon couple into septic service ownership as a second career.

Association’s rapid action in the state legislature delayed a decision on an amendment to a bill that pumpers opposed.

Bosses who say they want honest feedback should look for ways to get employees to open up ... and then listen to what the workers have to say.

Australian film focusing on an upbeat portable sanitation worker will debut during the Pumper & Cleaner Expo.

2007 Classy Truck contest winner stresses that a good-looking rig reflects a well-run business.

J&J Chemical Expands National Sales Team; Obituary: ?Jack Hoskins Sr. Founded Bay State Truck & Trailer; AlturnaMats Acquires Mobile Matts; JAG Names Senecal Director of Customer Development; Werts Promotes Anderson to Tank Truck Division Manager; Ditch Witch Redesigns Web Site; and Federal Signal Opens Long Beach Solutions Center.

Last September, a new Texas statute went into effect that relaxes onsite inspection requirements.

“I don’t care how strong you are, once a vacuum hose seals on you, you’re not going to pry it off.”

East Texas pumper LASSO kicks up some dust and wears through a lot of tires serving customers in an expansive territory.

As Michigan pumpers adapt to major regulation changes, Alpena Septic Service works to build a favorable image for land application of septage.

Attendees say the Pumper & Cleaner Expo feeds equipment needs and gives them a leg up on the competition back home.

An expansion-minded pumper wonders about the challenge of disposing waste from self-service car washes.

The goal is for legislators to know that your association exists and come to it for advice.

10 ideas to increase your odds of achieving personal and financial success in 2008.

Portable restroom Halloween costume is a big hit on the streets of New York.

This month we feature Enviro Waste Oil Recovery of Mahopac, New York.

If you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success.

Include safety in your list of goals for a busy 2008 season.

The calendar includes conventions, conferences and expos.