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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.…

Three employees using their vacuum trucks to service a city sewer line

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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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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Can Vacuum Trucks Be Used for Sewer Cleaning? 4 Facts You Should Know

By Autumn Huerter / June 16, 2022 /

Vacuum trucks are versatile tools, sort of like the Swiss army knife of clean up. For messes both big and small, our machinery can handle it all. And while you may be familiar with our vacuum trucks being used for various purposes such as cleaning grease traps or servicing car wash pits, did you know…

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Expanding Your Septic Service Business: 5 Secrets to Recruiting Quality Employees

By Autumn Huerter / February 28, 2022 /

If you are looking to expand your septic service business in 2022, it is more than just buying a fleet of vacuum trucks or outfitting your company with the best equipment. While that does play a huge role, it is not the primary factor. Trucks and hoses are not what makes a business great: the…

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Vacuum Pump Running at Top Performance

By Andrew Nelson / December 20, 2021 /

If there is one thing that is certain, it’s that your vacuum pump is the heart of your septic pump truck. Every day at work, you show up to a job site and expect it to perform and get the task done. However, this sort of day-in and day-out reliability doesn’t happen by chance or…

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6 Things to Look Out For When Buying Used Items

By Andrew Nelson / October 15, 2021 /

When it comes to purchasing used equipment, many are looking to save a dollar here and there and cut back on costs. For example, this might be an option if you are just starting out in the business and can’t afford a huge investment right out of the gate, or if you are looking for…

Portable restrooms at event

4 Things You Need to Know About Your Portable Restroom Truck

By Andrew Nelson / September 30, 2021 /

A portable restroom truck isn’t just any regular machine and they certainly aren’t ‘one size fits all’. Your vacuum truck is a specialized, finely-tuned machine designed to help you do a very specific job. Other than yourself or your employees, it is easily the most important asset on your team. That is why you want…

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How to Choose the Right Vacuum Truck for the Job

By Andrew Nelson / August 19, 2021 /

  There is no doubt about it: buying a vacuum truck is a big investment for your company. It is going to be the lifeblood for everything that you do, and ensuring that you have the proper vacuum truck for your specific line of work is extremely important.  Before you begin the buying process and…