Vacuum Truck Articles

Minnesota’s Goliath Hydro-Vac harnesses the precision and power of hydroexcavation, then takes on the toughest job.

Local pumper comes to the rescue of man trapped in a 50-foot well

One consumer reviews several service truck chassis he has operated in his portable restroom business. Do you agree with the reviews?

Pat Murray knew that if he ever started a business, he would include "shamrock'' in the name. He jokes that everyone wants to be Irish, while his wife, Charlotte, theorizes that shamrock conjures up positive feelings and good luck.

Vacuum pumps, blowers, heated collars, power boosters, hoses

This feature in Pumper reports noteworthy conversations that take place in Pumper Discussion, an email-based forum for industry professionals sponsored by COLE Publishing

We feature Erickson Tank & Pump

The mechanically inclined crew at Arizona's Casa Grande Pumping Service turns wrenches and builds revenue no matter the economic outlook.

When Rick Hall started riding along in his father's septic service truck at age 6, Dwight Eisenhower was president of the United States, Hawaii and Alaska were new to the nation, and gasoline was 25 cents a gallon

We feature Austin’s Pumping Service

Quick thinking, effective communication with regulators and having two technicians on the truck can minimize the impact of a pumping mishap

We feature EZ Waste Systems Inc.

Hiring a consultant and a salesperson wasn’t cheap, but Rob Ratta says the business-building moves have paid off in rising revenues