Editorial NAWT Training Benefits Pumpers and the Environment Several training opportunities are available. February 29, 2008
Editorial We Need to Fix What? How do you convince cost-conscious customers to move forward with necessary septic tank repairs? February 29, 2008
Editorial Biodiesel Processor Turns Waste Oil into Fuel “This product is aimed at mom-and-pop outfits all the way to large corporations. Everyone is interested in an environmentally safe product that you can use in your vehicles, as well as reducing disposal costs.” February 29, 2008
Editorial Nurturing the Nest Egg Market watchers warn of retirement investment pitfalls that can stall or drain funds earmarked for the golden years. February 29, 2008
Editorial The Route to Profitability Workload and efficiency with ‘old-school’ practices will dictate when you adopt automated scheduling. January 31, 2008
Editorial Prodding Deadbeats Consider your options when faced with a ‘tough customer’ who seems completely unwilling to pay. January 31, 2008
Editorial Check Your Vacuum Relief Valve Richard Davis sent in these photos of his 2000 GMC Topkick vacuum truck, which suffered a collapsed tank while performing emergency service. January 31, 2008
Editorial Signature Service Portable restroom with a backstage pass is covered with autographs of country music luminaries. January 31, 2008
Editorial Weighty Issues Posters want to know how heavy septage is, what drivers are paid and how to enhance customer education about onsite systems. January 31, 2008
Editorial Old Name, New Ideas Fresh marketing tools and inventive disposal solutions build on a solid 60-year foundation for Michigan pumping firm. January 31, 2008
Editorial Protecting Systems and Customer Base Pennsylvania contractor turns to a maintenance contract program to ensure proper care of systems it installs, as well as to lock in long-term profits. January 31, 2008
Editorial The Buck Stops Here The thrill of calling the shots draws entrepreneurial Oregon couple into septic service ownership as a second career. January 31, 2008
Editorial North Carolina Bill Would Have Required Two Technicians per Truck on Some Jobs Association’s rapid action in the state legislature delayed a decision on an amendment to a bill that pumpers opposed. January 31, 2008
Editorial Can We Talk? Bosses who say they want honest feedback should look for ways to get employees to open up ... and then listen to what the workers have to say. January 31, 2008
Editorial Kenny Comes to America Australian film focusing on an upbeat portable sanitation worker will debut during the Pumper & Cleaner Expo. January 31, 2008
Editorial ‘It’s a Pride Thing’ 2007 Classy Truck contest winner stresses that a good-looking rig reflects a well-run business. January 31, 2008
Editorial News From the Industry J&J Chemical Expands National Sales Team; Obituary: ?Jack Hoskins Sr. Founded Bay State Truck & Trailer; AlturnaMats Acquires Mobile Matts; JAG Names Senecal Director of Customer Development; Werts Promotes Anderson to Tank Truck Division Manager; Ditch Witch Redesigns Web Site; and Federal Signal Opens Long Beach Solutions Center. January 31, 2008