February 2008 Issue of Pumper

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

Businesses that can’t afford a nicely outfitted service truck have another option from FMI Trucks Sales & Service.

The six seminars will help pumpers expand their businesses, understand current federal regulations and gain valuable tools for advancing the land application of biosolids.

Use these strategies to encourage your best customers to come back again and again.

A newly minted onsite system inspector gets more advice on how to work effectively with installers.

Workload and efficiency with ‘old-school’ practices will dictate when you adopt automated scheduling.

Consider your options when faced with a ‘tough customer’ who seems completely unwilling to pay.

Richard Davis sent in these photos of his 2000 GMC Topkick vacuum truck, which suffered a collapsed tank while performing emergency service.

Portable restroom with a backstage pass is covered with autographs of country music luminaries.

Posters want to know how heavy septage is, what drivers are paid and how to enhance customer education about onsite systems.

Fresh marketing tools and inventive disposal solutions build on a solid 60-year foundation for Michigan pumping firm.

Pennsylvania contractor turns to a maintenance contract program to ensure proper care of systems it installs, as well as to lock in long-term profits.

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.

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.