November 2026 Issue of Pumper

Gabriel Berthiaume originally set out to become a pilot, but returned to the pumping world he knew when he was young

A good company and industry starts and ends with people that have the foundation to not only succeed, but continuously develop

Carter’s Septic Tank Service, Second North River, New Brunswick, Canada

Dustin Shipman knows there’s value in loving what you do and brings that positive mentality to his Missouri business

Elvis Service Company built distinct crews, routes and equipment around grease traps, used cooking oil recycling, drain cleaning and other pumping work

Flawed hiring practices may silently signal to your current workforce that it is time to look elsewhere

A guide to tackling septic odor concerns for customers

Trade shows and personal relationships remain irreplaceable in an increasingly automated world