As the end of the year approaches, here’s a recap of some of the top stories on pumper.com. If you missed any of these, now is your chance to catch up. Enjoy this look back at 2015.

10. The Evolution of the Vacuum Truck
A lot has changed in the pumping industry over the last couple decades, including many improvements to the vac truck.

9. 3 Portable Restroom Business Blunders
Here’s a look at three common mistakes portable restroom operators make when they enter the industry. Which areas of your business could use some improvement?

8. Moving to a Blower System
This pumper changes his traditional vacuum truck setup and sees great results, especially on tougher jobs outside the realm of typical septic pumping.

7. Simple Septic Math
There are a couple basic tank characteristics that are necessary to know when maintaining septic and pump tanks. To determine them in the field requires the use of some basic math to determine areas and volumes. Brush up on your math skills with some basic septic practice problems.

6. What Does Your Truck Say About Your Company
A company’s image is only as good as the condition of its trucks. Your truck contributes to the first impression customers have of you and your company - so make it a good one.

5. Classy Trucks: Gorgeous Graphics
These pumpers call their trucks “rolling billboards’’ and you can see why! Take a look at how they use great tank and truck graphics to grab attention at every turn.

4. Tools That Work: Making Business More Efficient
At Best Septic Service in Westminster, Vermont, two tools that are largely invisible to customers contribute greatly to increased productivity and profitability, according to owner Jeff Ruggiero. 

3. Are You Getting a Good Vacuum Truck Deal?
Vacuum truck buyers need to be as educated as possible, remembering the most cherished of all economic principles: You get what you pay for. Here’s what to look for when shopping for your next rig.

2. 9 Sins of Advertising
Are you advertising as effectively as you could be? Learn how to avoid these advertising blunders.

1. Turning Grease into Gold
This veteran pumper has made grease handling more than just a footnote to his company. See how he turned grease rendering into a full-fledged, profit-making branch of his business.