Kevin Scoles has relied on the phrase “we’re the cleanest in a dirty business” for a long time. In fact, when other...
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Education Is Big Part of This Wisconsin Pumper's Mission
Sandy Begalke may never have meant to go into education, but that has become an important part of her business. She and...
Editorial
Classy Truck - August 2019
Ken’s Septic Cleaning - Holcombe, Wisconsin
Kenneth and Sandra Begalke added a Bright Star Blue Metallic 2018 International HX620 with a 5,000-gallon Imperial Industries...
Editorial
Classy Truck - August 2019
Scoles Septic Service - Bolton, OntarioKevin Scoles has been running this 2005 Kenworth T800 since new after it was featured on the show...
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Happy Accidents Lead to Corporate Expansion for Rhode Island Pumper
Joe Procopio may have a successful septic business, but his two company expansions — which both have proven advantageous — came about...
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Staying Focused: This Third-Generation Business Sticks to Its Septic Pumping Roots
Times may have changed since Nathan Hill’s grandfather started what is now known as Schulteis Pumping in Slinger, Wisconsin, in 1966. But...
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How to Prevent Struck-By and Back-Over Incidents
Struck-by, struck-against and back-over incidents are far too common:421 Hudson St., Manhattan, New York, April 21, 2016: Construction worker killed by scaffolding...
Blogs
5 Ways Foam Earplugs are Letting You Down
It’s time to ditch the foam earplugs. First there was a cotton ball and petroleum jelly. Then came foam earplugs. They’ve reached...
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How it Works: Full-Duplex Communication
“Don’t know what you got until it’s gone.” What do Cinderella and Passenger have to do with full-duplex communication? Both bands topped the charts singing about taking...
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What Happens to Your Ears When Exposed to High Noise
The ability to hear is a truly amazing feat of nature and it’s astounding what the human ear can do. In fact,...
Videos
Freightliner Truck Built by Imperial Pumps Out a Michigan Campground
In this Pumper exclusive video, Raymond Daniels — owner of Daniels Septic Service in Sterling, Michigan — takes viewers along on a...
Videos
Sonetics Headsets Make Work Zones Safer
Rochester Asphalt and Concrete’s Royal Johnson shares a story about an on-the-job incident where Sonetics wireless headsets wireless headsets played a key safety role.
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Small Septic Truck or Supersized Restroom Truck? This Pumper Says It's Both.
Phil Chiarella, 42, is a hybrid in the pumping business. He’s a portable restroom operator, but as a member of the fourth...
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New Truck, Bigger Tank Helps Business Boom for Illinois Pumper
“My primary truck needs to be new.”
Chad Johnson, owner of G&L Septic in St. Charles, Illinois, speaks highly of his 2018 International...
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Branching Out: Make the Most of Vacuum Truck Versatility
Like many contractors located in more rural areas, Willco Septic in Choctaw, Oklahoma, has actively branched out over the years into several...
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Should You Hire a Full-Time Mechanic?
There are several essentials in your septic services business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp office staff. And then there’s your heavy...
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Consistency and Cleanliness Are Key for Professional Pumper Trucks
Even though the jobs may be dirty, it’s important to Kirt Pelster to have a consistent, clean look along with a signature...




















