In a rural area of eastern Ohio, where good jobs are hard to come by, pumper Terry Smith has experienced firsthand the...
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Classy Conversations with Jeff Boutell
When you’ve got a good thing going, sometimes it’s best to just stick with it.For Hartland Septic Service owner Jeff Boutell, that...
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Classy Conversations with Brad Piesch
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get exactly what you want in a septic truck.Just ask Washington pumper Brad Piesch....
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Amthor Sponsoring Global Tank Truck Conference
The first Global Tank Truck Conference, sponsored by Amthor International, will be held October 6-8 at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center...
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Classy Truck Of The Month - June 2016
Owner Jeff Boutell added this Sherwood green 2015 Kenworth T800 vacuum truck with a 4,200-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater aluminum tank and Wittig RFL...
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Classy Truck Of The Month - June 2016
Owner Brad Piesch started out his septic service business by rejuvenating a white 1993 Kenworth T800 with a 3,800-gallon steel tank and...
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Caring For Your PTO
You’ve gone through the extensive process to ensure you’ve selected the right power take-off for your work truck. It matches up with...
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6 Easy Ways to Get More Value From Your Tires
Face it, tires are expensive. To get the most value from yours, make certain they’re properly inflated. As simple as that sounds,...
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Take a Fresh Look at Your Marketing Plan and Win!
Marketing can be a bit of a mystery for some septic service contractors. But to Scott Barefoot, the co-owner of Barefoot Septic...
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Classy Truck Of The Month - April 2016
Owner Robert Markos bought an over-the-road 2006 W-900 Kenworth semitractor and had it converted into a vacuum truck by Marsh Industrial, adding...
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Which Route is the Best Route?
When people ask what I do, I commonly tell them that I own a trucking company. Yes, we rent portable toilets. Yes,...
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Picking the Proper PTO
The power take-off is what allows your pumper to be not just a truck, but also a profit-making tool for your business....
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The Key to Pumping Success? Make People Happy and Get the Word Out
Treat customers so well they’ll become loyal for life. That’s the mantra Allan Leist and James Brooks follow when providing diverse wastewater...
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Protect Trucks and Machines From Harsh Working Environments
Keeping your trucks and power equipment clean can extend its life and enhance resale value. But how far do you need to...

















