Trucks

Experienced septic service contractors share advice with someone just starting out in the business.

Iowa’s Harter Custom Pumping invests in new technologies, learns new wastewater practices to build value for its farm-based customers.

A diverse fleet of heavy-duty vacuum trucks and a can-do attitude drive Minnesota’s Schlomka Services to take on any and every pumping job that comes along.

Listen in as Pumper Editor Jim Kneiszel speaks with Dale Nicholas about his 38 years in the industry and the challenges of managing a three-county territory. Nicholas also talks about equipment he’s bought at the show and another reason he returns year after year: all the great friends he’s made along the way.

Premature pump failures, costly collapses and dangerous explosions. Oh my! Let’s review basic vacuum truck add-ons to prevent these disasters.

We feature Maznek Septic Service LLC, Bedford, N.H.

Rugged terrain, bone-chilling cold and high disposal costs provide ample challenges for a hardy crew of pumpers in North Pole, Alaska.

Aware that family companies sometimes stumble in the third generation, granddaughter Angela Chalmers got aggressive with marketing and diversified service to make sure Jean’s Septic Inc. didn’t miss a beat.