Inside the February 2020 Issue of Pumper
![Seeing Red: Schulteis Pumping Takes Home Classy Truck of the Year Honors](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fschulteis_pumping_llc010_200128_095658.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=79cf7632ed0fc7eca043ea895ce7e6d4)
After three tries in 15 years, the guys at Schulteis Pumping take home Classy Truck honors
with their bright red workhouse Peterbilt rig
Mystery systems and homebuyers and sellers with a financial stake in the outcome can create significant challenges for the septic evaluator.
Heated workwear category growing in trade industries as a way to keep workers safe and increase productivity.
Create a solid plan to encourage your top employees to stick around; but tread lightly when it comes to giving up equity in the company.
Florida moving toward overhaul of water laws, may bring back septic inspections.
![Why Your Employees Aren’t Performing and What You Can Do About It](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-06-19_building_the_business_-_zabriskie.jpg__copy_200128_093327.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=cbc3f7dce5c110c507ab46311792b7c0)
Train people on systems, processes and desired behaviors, and do it often. Good organizations teach forward as well as learn from their mistakes.
![Jeff Kuras Is Excited to Bring His Children Into the Wastewater Industry](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F5y7a3994a_edited-1.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=2aaf8aa6838ca9eeeb4d1e8236824aab)
A new generation at Team Kuras brings technology and enthusiasm to breathe new life into a successful, established business.
![The Owner of Massachusetts’ ADC Septic Is Called to Be a Servant](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fimg_9989.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=d2428a8936b5790ddabe9cbdab166d27)
After the death of his wife, Laura, Chris Lanoue feels compelled to use his wastewater industry talents to help needy neighbors and those struggling with cancer.
The key to a successful trade show visit is seeing innovative products, recognizing education opportunities and having a little fun.
![For Mike Capra, Job No. 1 Is Satisfying and Educating the Customer](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fmn_-_1.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=67a3a95b6b349246c488e7bb4417878a)
‘Every job we do, even if it doesn’t go as planned, we take it as a great learning opportunity. We always find the silver lining.’