Unlike many small-business owners, Karl Alm had a succession plan from the day he launched his septic pumping enterprise in West Brookfield,...
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Snow is on the ground and pumpers everywhere are taking a little time off to go Christmas shopping. That also means it’s...
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Classy Truck Roundup - 2018
When I review the Pumper Classy Trucks, I often wonder to myself, “What drives these contractors to go the extra mile to...
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Classy Truck - December 2018
Go Services - Red Deer, AlbertaGo Services added a silver 2017 Peterbilt 348 with a 3,600-gallon steel tank and 450 cfm Wallenstein pump...
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What’s the Secret to Longevity for a Small, Family Pumping Operation?
It’s rare for a small family business to prosper into a fourth generation. That’s a source of pride to Jody and Penny...
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Following a Midcareer Course Correction, a California Businessman Found Success in the Wastewater Industry
In 1998 Martin Ruiz knew nothing about septic systems and never imagined he’d one day own a company in the wastewater industry....
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Bill Tatro III Learns That Diversification Is the Key to Living the High Life
Imagine you’re a pumper in a territory with long winters and a short work season, a small permanent population that limits the...
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Classy Truck - August 2018
John Holm & Son - Monroe, New JerseyWayne Borsuk added a black 2017 Peterbilt 567 with a 5,000-gallon stainless steel tank and 440...
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Classy Truck - August 2018
Gilpin Septic Services - Wareham, Massachusetts
Bill Gilpin Jr. added this black and blue 2104 Kenworth T370 with a 2,700-gallon steel tank and Fruitland...
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Snyder’s Environmental Service Matches Its Appearance to Its Professionalism
Richard Snyder believes in having good, up-to-date equipment for his septic service business and even showed off his latest vacuum truck at...
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Werab Enterprises Wants Every Piece of Equipment to Work Like a Swiss Army Knife
Chad Werab’s excavating and truck-related businesses kept him plenty busy before he purchased Fred’s Septic Service in 2008. Adding the pumping service...
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Want to Save Money on Your Disposal Costs? Consider This DIY Strategy
An often-repeated business mantra says, “There’s no substitute for experience.” All Pro Septic in Cleveland, Texas, has that in spades. The family...
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Classy Truck - June 2018
Deland Septic - Holly Hill, Florida
John Atkins added this jazz pearl blue 2017 Peterbilt 389 with a 5,500-gallon aluminum tank and National Vacuum...
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Classy Truck - June 2018
King's Sanitary Service - Bristolville, Ohio
Rex King Jr. bought a white and red 2017 Western Star 4700 with a 4,000-gallon Mid-State Tank/Arthur Custom...





















