Inside the March 2009 Issue of Pumper
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Firing On All Cylinders
Cover Story
Meticulous vacuum truck maintenance and regular fleet updates keep the wheels and profits turning for Maine’s A-1 Environmental Services
Playing Hookey Means Playing Hockey
After Hours
When the pumping business slows in the dead of the Wisconsin winter, Dave Neelis trades his vacuum hose for skates and drops the puck on his personal ice rink
There’s a Lot Going On ‘After Hours’
Reading Between the Lines
Last August, we kicked off a new feature in Pumper called “After Hours,” seeking to find out what readers do when they don’t have a vacuum hose in hand.
Create a Reminder Card System
Building the Business
A simple-to-organize postcard mailing generates sales and stabilizes both workflow and cash flow
He’s Busting His Buttons With Pride
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: I was surfing the ’Net today and ran across your magazine.
Buy Your Competitor?
Money Manager
The purchase of another company in your field can be a quick way to expand, but you have to proceed with due diligence
Plans for 2009 Advance Education and Business Opportunities
NAWT
Fresh Learning Opportunities
Customer Wants to Flip His Lid
Overheard Online
The pumper tells a homeowner that a riser in a cold northern climate will slow bacterial action in the tank … Is he right?
Truck and Driver
Reader Pipelines
Proper training will help truck drivers protect themselves from injury and the expensive equipment they operate
Covering the Bases
Profile
Missouri-based All Star Septic manufactures the tanks, installs the systems, pumps the waste and places portable restrooms at construction sites
Michigan Grapples with Required Inspections, Diminished Land Spreading Opportunities
Rules and Regs
Proposed legislation in Michigan would add onsite systems to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act as of January 2010.
Too Extreme? Or About Time?
Safety First
The National Safety Council proposes a blanket ban on cell phone use while driving
Just Say No to Garbage Disposers
Septic System Answer Man
The Answer Man’s simple advice to homeowners and onsite maintenance pros: “Do not deposit anything into the septic tank unless you have eaten it first!”
It's Time to Kick the Tires
Special Feature
As you gear up for another busy season, make sure your service fleet has plenty of rubber to meet the road
Accent Manufacturing IFRS Separator
Product Spotlight
The IFRS 36 has a compact design to fit in many locations. The unit is hydraulically powered and can run off a truck’s hydraulic system.
Industry News - March 2009
Industry News
Hampel Names Bamberg Vice President; Infiltrator Adds Design Tools to Web Site, Unveils New Logo; Ritam Announces Expo Vacation Giveaway Winners; Zoeller VP of Marketing Retires; SludgeHammer Receives NSF 40 Certification
Association News
Association News
News, Training & Education and Calendar of Events
Classy Truck of March
Classy Trucks
This month we feature Kerkstra Septic Tank Cleaning Inc.