Do it right the first time — that’s Gene Morris’ motto when it comes to replacing pumper trucks. Morris, owner of Jarvis Septic & Drain in Wadsworth, Ohio, says he buys new to spec out his truck exactly how he needs it.A 2016 Western Star 4900 Series truck, built out by Tiger General, is the second truck he has built from scratch. “Of course, you’re buying new for reliability and hopefully seeing at least a couple of years with no major maintenance issues,” says Morris. “After that two-year period you’re probably going to be looking at tires and brakes and
Smart Speccing: The Right Way to Buy a New Truck
We get behind the wheel of one of Pumper magazine's Classy Trucks by having a Classy Conversation with Gene Morris, owner of Jarvis Septic & Drain in Wadsworth, Ohio
Jul 26, 2017 | by Sarah Umhoefer |

















