Vacuum Truck Maintenance Category

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5 Ways You Can Protect Your Portable Sanitation Business from Equipment Theft

By Autumn Huerter / May 30, 2023 /

Just like any other business, even sanitation businesses can struggle with equipment theft. This is even more true with businesses that entirely revolve around their equipment, like sanitation businesses. After all, without vacuum trucks, a portable sanitation business essentially grinds to a halt. With no equipment, operations completely cease, and getting your business back up…

Vacuum tank trucks servicing a portable restroom unit

5 Essential Tips for Making Sure Your Portable Sanitation Business is Prepared for the Busy Season

By Autumn Huerter / March 23, 2023 /

Now that the warmer weather is here, it means that many seasonal events are about to be underway. Outdoor festivals, concerts, and even construction and building projects are soon going to ramp up. While these things might all seem very different, they do share one common trait: they typically require the use of portable restrooms.…

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4 Ways You Can Help Your Crew Get the Job Done in a More Timely Manner

By Autumn Huerter / January 24, 2023 /

While winter is in full swing at the moment, before you know it, spring will be here and with it, the busy season for vacuum truck operators. Maximizing the efficiency of your crew means more money in your pocket, better customer service, and improved productivity. However, getting your crew to operate in a more timely…

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Preparing Your Equipment for Winter Weather: 5 Essential Tips You Can’t Miss

By Autumn Huerter / December 29, 2022 /

No matter where you live in the United States, these past few weeks have been brutal as far as winter weather goes – and it’s only getting started. January and February are bound to hold some of the coldest temperatures yet, and if you aren’t prepared for it, your fleet of vacuum tank trucks could…

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Time is Money: 4 Ways to Cutback on Downtime at Your Pumping Business

By Autumn Huerter / October 25, 2022 /

If there is one thing that business owners strive for, it’s to save money and run as efficiently as possible. This is especially true for small or family owned companies. If you are the owner-operator of a septic service business, you are aware of just how expensive a new vacuum truck for sale can be.…

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5 Fleet Maintenance Planning Tips You Need to Implement Immediately

By Autumn Huerter / October 14, 2022 /

As we move closer and closer to the winter months, there is one thing that needs to be on everyone’s priority list: fleet maintenance. If you don’t want to find yourself unexpectedly browsing through vacuum trucks for sale come spring, then you need to ensure you have your fleet prepared. Unfortunately, maintenance planning isn’t just…

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4 Essential Tips for Extending the Working Life of Your Vacuum Truck

By Autumn Huerter / June 29, 2022 /

After purchasing one of the best vacuum trucks for sale on the market, you might think you’re in pretty good shape. Which you are, but that’s only half the battle. If you aren’t properly maintaining your machine, you are sure to face trouble. Issues such as breakdowns or repairs are not only costly, but they…

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5 Safety Tips for Protecting Industrial Vacuum Truck Drivers During the Busy Season

By Autumn Huerter / May 26, 2022 /

Now that spring is here and summer is on the horizon, that means one major thing for those in the industrial vacuum truck industry: the busy season. This is especially true for 2022 as many events are coming back in full swing following the hiatus brought on by COVID. This is great news for many…

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3 Important Items to Consider When Determining Your Company’s Septic Service Goals

By Autumn Huerter / April 15, 2022 /

Every organization has to have plans and goals, determining which quotas to meet each week, each quarter, and even each year. However, there are times that approaching these long term goals can seem rather difficult or lofty, but as the old saying goes, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a…

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6 Helpful Tips for Tank Driving in the Upcoming Summer Heat

By Autumn Huerter / March 23, 2022 /

Spring is in the air, and while the temps might be mild now, we all know what is on the horizon: heat. It feels like it doesn’t take long for the triple digit weather to approach, especially depending on where you live in the United States. That being said, it’s best to get your vacuum…