Inside the February 2018 Issue of Pumper
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![Smokin’ Hot](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Flezliesterling_13_180215_083554.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=eeb33470b063dd1cb748225ad8de4f7e)
Cover Story
Covered by a burning ring of fire, the 2017 Classy Truck of the Year is the pride and joy of California pumper Henry Damm
![A Quality Crew and an Effective Disposal Plan, an Ohio Family Pumping Company Is Poised for Growth](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ftimfrank_25_180215_083605.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=c484fa7dfd497a551768699bd5aa1f84)
Profile
Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co. sticks to a proven business formula — but adds innovations that improve efficiency, please customers and enhance profits.
![Pumpers on Cape Cod Must Adapt to New Technologies, Expansion of the Big Pipe](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Frobert_b_our_co-044_180215_083556.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=e07ec1e43f0ea959912114bb71645cbd)
Profile
Plying their trade in a dynamic waterfront tourist area in Massachusetts, the folks at Robert B. Our Co. are constantly learning new ways to serve their wastewater customers.
![7 Keys to Small-Business Longevity](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-02-18_building_the_business_-_jill_johnson_180215_083553.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=b2f8cb1c9e859aaa6ba4174bfb5e165e)
Building the Business
You built a successful pumping business and you’d like to hand it down to the kids someday? Learn these sustainable business practices, and make it to the next generation.
![Wastewater Industry Veterans Share Trade Show Tips](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum0218_tradeshow_tips_-1.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=8e632f923e5a1acb0b6ec8da3d36712a)
This month’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show is a gold mine for finding industry-specific tools and equipment and networking with other pumpers.
Jacksonville, Florida, Officials Want Universal Design for Septic Lids After Child’s Death
Rules and Regs
When Should You Demand Cash on the Barrelhead?
Money Manager
Extending credit to customers presents risks, but you can take some simple steps to protect your business.
![Control Your Equipment Costs With a Fleet Replacement Plan](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-02-18_interview_jeffrey_corbin_180215_083549.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.525&fp-y=0.28&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=658bfed278c76b11011b4f6b515aa23d)
Interview
Nationwide Mahoney Environmental is getting on a schedule to turn trucks over every five years. How can any pumping company benefit from this strategy?
![Do You Still Pump Through Inspection Ports? Knock It Off!](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-02018_answer_man_180215_083546.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=4b6ab4e4b8a0da8221676466c0152bbd)
Septic System Answer Man
This timesaving practice has been discredited many times, but we still hear about septic service technicians who go through the small hole to avoid the work of digging up a tank lid.
![Think Safety When Choosing Specifications for Your Next Truck](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpumper_-_larrytowner_-_truck_corner_180215_083545.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=dd1d6a00601974711661a2f87ae8073a)
Truck Corner
New monitoring technology and cab comforts will help your driver return safely from a long and productive workday.
![Follow the Golden Rule With Customers](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpum-02-18_states_snapshot_-_andriola_180215_083543.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=41f2656071d2c870c66a81ce08124e09)
States Snapshot
Wastewater professionals should heed this solid advice shared with Andrew Andriola, president of the Long Island Liquid Waste Association.
![Classy Truck - February 2018](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fclassy_freds_septic_180215_083542.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=781046846ffb1c6611031e87a7b9c06e)
Classy Trucks
![Classy Truck - February 2018](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fclassy_-_campbells1_180215_083541.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=7c32f690a22b087388fd1f9c78651bf2)
Classy Trucks
Industry News - February 2018
Industry News
![Diversify with temporary fencing](https://cole-pumper.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pumper.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_oxford_plastics_tempfence_180215_083540.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=1815afcb2e2ece9ec9178336e95a6c20)
Product Spotlight
Product News - February 2018
Product News