Driving home from a family vacation in Central Oregon, safety culture was the farthest thing from my mind. A construction zone funneled westbound...
Entries Tagged Vacuum Truck
Editorial
Safety Comes First for Thompson Industrial Services
On any given day, between 800 and 900 employees at Thompson Industrial Services fan out from 22 strategically located facilities, along with...
Editorial
Product Spotlight - September 2021
Choosing a vacuum truck for your business is a big deal. It becomes the image of your company, and more importantly, it’s...
Editorial
Classy Truck of the Month - September 2021
Northstar Environmental Group - Gallatin, Tennessee
Owner Donnie Drayton added a white and blue 2020 Kenworth T880 carrying a 4,000-gallon steel tank and...
Editorial
Innovation Will Make Decentralized Wastewater Treatment a Top Choice for Homeowners
Name and title or job description: Justin Wells, president and co-owner
Business name and location: Baker Septic, Ferndale, and Dano’s Septic, Bremerton, Washington; Best Septic,...
Editorial
Product Focus - September 2021
Blowers
Howden 827 DVJ
The 827 DVJ dry-vacuum blower from Howden is a heavy-duty unit with integral ductile iron impellers. The casing headplates, gear cover and drive-end are...
Editorial
With a New Truck and an Optimistic Outlook, Chad Sims Persevered Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
When Chad Sims purchased a bigger vacuum truck in 2019, he had no idea what 2020 would be like. But the purchase...
Editorial
Classy Truck of the Month - July 2021
Universal Vacuum Service, Hearne, Texas
Jimmie Deal added an American flag-themed 2021 Freightliner M2 built out by KaryMore with a 2,850-gallon aluminum tank...
Editorial
Classy Truck of the Month - June 2021
Bio-Liquid Waste Disposal, Antigonish, Nova ScotiaFrancis Overmars has an all-red 2015 Western Star 4700SB built out by Vacutrux with a 3,602-gallon steel tank...
Editorial
Product Focus - May 2021
Hose and Fittings
Kuriyama of America T704HA Series THE BOOMER
The corrugated T704HA Series THE BOOMER industrial sewer vacuum hose from Kuriyama of America is made with a 1/4-inch-thick red...
Editorial
Classy Truck of the Month - April 2021
Rechel Septic Systems, McHenry, Illinois.
Dave Rechel added a white and cherry red 2004 Mack Granite CV7 carrying a 3,200-gallon Imperial Industries steel...
Editorial
Business Partners Share Their Recipe for Growing Sweet Pea Sewer and Septic
Bolstered by a series of acquisitions and a strong economic tailwind in Missoula, Montana, business partners Adam Bartels and Russ Hood have...
Online Exclusives
New Vacuum Trucks Provide Big Service Advantages for Turner Sanitation
New vacuum trucks are perhaps the most visible symbol of Darin Gross’ efforts to refresh Turner Sanitation, a Lake Orion, Michigan, septic...
Editorial
Product Spotlight - February 2021
Imperial Industries introduces durable plastic sight eye
Imperial Industries is marketing a new shatterproof sight eye for vacuum trucks serving septic pumping and...





















