MagazineInside the August 2017 Issue of Pumper

Inside the August 2017 Issue of Pumper

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Transition From Employee to Company Owner Can Be Smooth Sailing Transition From Employee to Company Owner Can Be Smooth Sailing
Cover Story
Longtime employee Mike Fly moved from the end of the hose to the owner’s desk at California’s Sweet Septic.
2017 Vacuum Tank Directory What Can You Learn From a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner? What Can You Learn From a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner?
Reading Between the Lines
Pennsylvania’s Bruce Fox passes along tips from a career of involvement in his state and national wastewater trade associations.
Leaving a Good Impression Is Important to Florida Pumper Brandon Buckingham Leaving a Good Impression Is Important to Florida Pumper Brandon Buckingham
Profile
A professional approach to a dirty job — with uniformed drivers and a consumer-education focus — wipes out the tired old stereotypes holding back the pumping industry.
Can Friendships Survive Business Partnerships? Can Friendships Survive Business Partnerships?
Building the Business
Have you started your wastewater business with a friend, or are you contemplating a new startup with your bestie? If so, you should proceed with caution.
Communities Take Differing Approaches to Wastewater Regulation Around Washington’s Puget Sound
Rules and Regs
Don’t Lose Interest in Your Loans Don’t Lose Interest in Your Loans
Money Manager
Take the time to review your rates and stay well informed as the cost of borrowing begins to increase.
Clean Fleet Partnership Saves Fuel Costs, Builds a Greener Reputation Clean Fleet Partnership Saves Fuel Costs, Builds a Greener Reputation
Interview
United Site Services joins partnership to encourage putting more alternative-fuel work trucks on the road, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn to Be a Soil Saturation Detective Learn to Be a Soil Saturation Detective
Septic System Answer Man
Identifying characteristics of soil layers will help you better serve your pumping customers.
Give Your Vacuum Tank a Thorough Inspection Give Your Vacuum Tank a Thorough Inspection
Truck Corner
Follow this step-by-step process to ensure your vacuum system is functioning properly and won’t fail you on the job site.
The Future Is Tied to Technology and Automation The Future Is Tied to Technology and Automation
States Snapshot

A thriving onsite wastewater industry pushes us to constantly adapt to changing environmental regulations, and new tools and equipment.

 Attend the 2017 NAWT Waste Treatment Symposium in Pennsylvania
NAWT
Classy Truck - August 2017 Classy Truck - August 2017
Classy Trucks
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Classy Trucks
Lightweight vacuum system is a good fit for backyard pumping Lightweight vacuum system is a good fit for backyard pumping
Product Spotlight
Product News - August 2017
Product News
Industry News - August 2017
Industry News
Fleet buyer vows to stick with automated transmissions Fleet buyer vows to stick with automated transmissions
Case Study
Product Focus - August 2017
Product Focus