Editorial Articles

From a business standpoint, Larry Mather realized years ago that it’s risky to sit on a one-legged stool. That’s why Mather Flare...

Masport Inc. The HXL4V vacuum pump from Masport Inc. delivers 122 to 156 cfm at up to 1,400 rpm and 20 inches continuous...

QUESTION: Rear-view video cameras are showing up more and more on all types of trucks. Any opinion on their value and worth? Ray Nesbitt Atlanta,...

Some portable sanitation companies are finding that it pays to show off a little. If they get a call asking about portable...

What came first, the portable sanitation or other construction site services? For our PROfile company this month, Cal-State Site Services, a million...

Floods, forest fires, hurricanes and other disasters demand quick response from rescue crews and can open the door to new opportunities for...

THE TEAM Sandon Varty, owner of A-1 Evans Septic Tank Service in Minot, N.D., works with a full-time staff of eight. When needed,...

An old story says there’s a simple reason the railroads failed years ago: They thought they were in the railroad business –...

Portable restroom operators interested in generating a new revenue stream – as well as establishing a logical launching pad for developing more...

QUESTION: We had a mechanic put a new pump on our vacuum truck. It ran for a few hours and then the check...

Remember why you went into business for yourself? Chances are you had some knowledge of or experience in the portable sanitation industry...

Chempace Corp. Uni-Quat 14 concentrated cleaner, disinfectant, fungicide and virucide from Chempace Corp. is made for general and light cleaning. When used as...

Have you ever watched the CBS Television reality show, Undercover Boss? In case you’ve missed it, the premise involves the chief executive...

Aglow Systems Firefly solar-powered portable restroom lights from Aglow Systems feature a motion- and light-activated sensor that automatically turns on at night. Lights...

On Location PRO Tommy Breeding Killed in Crash Tommy Breeding Sr., 67, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away May 28 as the result of...

THE TEAM Strander’s Sanitary Service of Lodi, Wis., owned by Dean Strander, is a family affair. Strander’s stepdaughter, Rita Burdine, and granddaughter, Nina...

When purchasing any machine, you will be faced with an array of products that vary widely in quality and price. Take car...

THE RIG: 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 SLT with 780-Imperial gallon (936 USG) three-compartment vacuum tank. BEHIND THE WHEEL: Portable sanitation route driver Lyle Noble. COMPANY: BJ’s Portable...

A thoughtful and thorough small-business marketing plan has made all the difference for Mary Henss since she dove into the portable sanitation...