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Entries Tagged Vacuum Truck
Editorial
Iowa Pumper Serves Farm Community Customers
Working in rural northeast Iowa, Robb Harter started his liquid-waste-hauling business based on serving the diverse needs of his many farmer neighbors....
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Minnesota’s Schlomka Services Takes On Residential And Tough Industrial Pumping Jobs
What do you get when you combine a group of self-admitted workaholics who can’t say no to requests for additional services? In...
Online Exclusives
Are You Heading for Tank Trouble?
A vacuum tank will hold vacuum without all the accessories. You can hook up a vacuum pump to a vacuum tank, evacuate...
Editorial
Classy Truck Of The Month - January 2015
Owner Larry Maznek bought a silver 2006 Peterbilt 378 as a roll-off container truck and converted it for pumping in 2011 with...
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The Sani-Can Crew Fights Alaska’s Bone-Chilling Cold And High Disposal Costs To Keep On Pumping
Facing the challenging Alaska climate and running a business solo, Ronnie Ashbach has built Sani-Can/Lemeta Pumping & Thawing into a thriving company....
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Three Generations And Jean's Septic In Monee, Ill., Is Going Strong
It’s estimated that nearly 90 percent of family-owned businesses fail after a third generation takes the reins. Angela Chalmers, the majority owner...
Online Exclusives
The 12 Toughest Industrial Vacuum Trucks of 2014
Flex your industrial cleaning muscles with these badass industrial vacuum trucks. From hydroexcavating and jetting to general industrial cleaning, these powerhouses let...
Online Exclusives
Secrets to Winterizing Your Vacuum Truck
Climate variations can make a big difference in how you operate your portable restroom and septic pumping business. Midwest pumpers — and...
Blogs
Vote for the Classiest Truck
You’ve waited all year and looked over each of the 2014 entries in our monthly Classy Truck feature. It’s time to choose...
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Classy Truck Of The Month - December 2014
Owner Todd Summers bolstered the fleet with this Viper red 2013 International LoneStar with a 3,600-gallon steel tank and Masport 400 cfm...
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A Pumper Shares 10 Tips For Buying The Right Vacuum Truck For Your Business
Leonard Brown, owner of Brown’s Septic in Del Norte, Colo., thought he had a good deal on a used vacuum truck. It...
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Cast Your Ballot For The Classiest Truck Of 2014
There’s something for every pumper to appreciate in the collection of 2014 Classy Truck entries. We see smaller, compact vacuum trucks perfect...
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California Plumber Finds Success Adding Septic Services
As a stickler for providing great customer service with a personal touch, Kurt Bohmer won’t abide not getting the same treatment in...




















