Inside the December 2008 Issue of Pumper
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Team Bundy
Cover Story
Family, close friends work together to achieve customer service goals and build on the success of an old-line Vermont business
The Education Edge
WWETT Preview
Seminars during the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on septage disposal, private treatment plant business plans and other topics of interest for liquid waste professionals
Industry News - December 2008
Industry News
Wastequip Names Scott CEO; Aero-Stream Receives State Approval Renewal; Bradbury Joins Capital Connection; The Service Program Names Ipolito Director of Training; Daimler Discontinues Sterling Truck Line; Satellite Industries Acquires Five Peaks Technology Product Line; Obituary - McDonald Published Journal, Was Industry Sales Exec
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
After Hours
Longtime Illinois pumping and sewer repair contractor Danny Bland spreads Christmas cheer
Bringing Home the Bacon Grease
Reading Between the Lines
This time every year, I enjoy reviewing the Classy Truck winners published in Pumper over the past 12 months. It’s a pleasure to take another look at the service trucks that graced these pages and be reminded of the blood, sweat and tears that go into building each and every one.
Is it Time for a Board of Directors?
Building the Business
Your business may benefit from a committee of business experts paid to offer new and fresh perspectives
Closing the Books
Money Manager
December is a good time to get a handle on the year’s expenses and income, and to make decisions that can affect your tax liability
NAWT Responds to Ohio Legislator’s Criticism of Onsite System Maintenance
NAWT
The National Association of Wastewater Transporters doesn’t have the resources to become involved in every state and local legislative fight, but we want to respond to concerns arising from them.
Hold on Tight
Overheard Online
A poster wants to add another parking brake to his service rig as added insurance while stopped and pumping on a grade
When Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Reader Pipelines
Do you prefer backflushing or a mechanical agitator to eliminate a rock-solid scum layer in septic tanks?
Waste In, Water Out
Special Feature
Montana’s Andersen Sewer Service augments regular septic pumping work with lucrative forest fire water service
Idaho Raises Minimum Size for Septic Systems
Rules and Regs
The Panhandle District Board of Health approved stricter onsite rules for northern Idaho.
A Jobsite Tool with Real Impact
Septic System Answer Man
A longtime Minnesota pumper shares the design he favors for impact probes and manhole covers
Tool Rules
Special Feature
Ergonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it
2008 Classy Truck of the Year
Classy Trucks
Welcome to the dream garage for pumping professionals. C’mon in and check out some of the best-looking vacuum trucks rolling the roads of America.