Are you overweight? Not personally, but what about your truck? Is your payload pushing the limit? Might your truck be exceeding its...
Vacuum Truck Articles
Editorial
Colorado’s Goodwin Septic Is A Pioneer In Dewatering
In 1977 when Brent Gale inherited his father’s business, Goodwin Septic Tank Service Inc., in Grand Junction, Colorado, the West wasn’t exactly...
Editorial
Sludgebusters Battles Shifting Regulations And A Competitive Marketplace In California
California pumper Ed Kapelczak figures he’s spent $300,000 to comply with the state’s strict air quality standards among buying new compliant vehicles,...
Editorial
Heart Attack Strikes A Pumper And A Great Crew Steps In
Like many septic service contractors, Jeff Ruggiero is a self-admitted workaholic who was no stranger to 70- and 80-hour workweeks since 2010,...
Online Exclusives
Clear Septic Line Blockages in Seconds
Tired of struggling to clear blockages in septic lines? Klear it Kone is a new tool that can clear blockages from septic...
Editorial
New Jersey Family Pumps Septic And Portable Sanitation Waste For 60 Years
Tiiki bars and tourist activities along the South Jersey coast were the inspiration for Tom Caprioni to add restroom trailers to his...
Blogs
Signs of Spring: Weight Limits
It’s that time of year again. Those of us in the northern part of the country are experiencing rising temperatures. With the...
Online Exclusives
GapVax Launches New Website
GapVax Inc. launched a brand-new website that debuted at the 2015 WWETT Show. The home page immediately directs the user to the...
Online Exclusives
Is An Electric Septic Truck in Your Future?
Technology for electric-powered vehicles has come a long way, and the evolution of that technology is far from over. Take Tesla Motors,...
Editorial
Classy Truck Of The Month - March 2015
Owners Floyd and Dwayne Bryanton run this 1995 International 4900 built out by previous owner Thomson Septic with a 1,700-gallon steel tank...
Editorial
This Charity Event Is A Blast
Shotguns and duck hunting are ingrained in the bayou culture of Cut Off, La., so when pumper Chad Boudreaux – owner of...
Editorial
Oklahoma's Irwin Septic Promotes Routine Septic Maintenance
Shane Irwin is fighting a familiar battle to pumpers across the country. The third-generation owner of Irwin Septic Tank Cleaning, Plumbing &...
Editorial
Turn To Purple Pumper For Tips On Pumping In A Frigid Climate
There are clear benefits to a husband and wife working together in a small-scale pumping business. Spouses with complementary skills can bring...
Videos
Gearing Up for WWETT
The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show is less than a week away! The best new equipment and shiny tricked-out trucks are...





















