Creating a workplace culture that attracts the brightest and best talent is no small task. To accomplish and sustain this, Maryland-based Pleasants...
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A Culture of Safety Doesn't Happen By Accident
In 2018, Nor-Cal Pipeline Services of West Sacramento, California, had no recordable-injury incidents. And in 2019, the company, which does hydroexcavating, sewer...
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The Newest Contractor Tool That Can Diversify Your Service Offerings
Every day, old outdated underground utilities are being replaced in order to simplify and consolidate for ease of access and maintenance. Duct...
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Common Hydrovac Operation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Despite training and guidelines set in place for vacuum excavation, accidents still occur. Experienced operators are constantly mindful of job site hazards....
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Teamwork on the Job Site Ensures Safety
Hydroexcavation is often promoted as a safer method of excavation — and in almost all ways it is. But that doesn’t mean...
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Winterization is Key to Extending the Life of Your Hydrovac
Improper winterization can ruin your equipment’s water system leading, to burst water lines, cracked water tanks and damaged water pumps. Even a...
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3 Steps Business Owners Should Take Prior to Succession Planning
Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or...
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Industry News: November 2020
Vacuum Truck Rentals launches online marketplaceVacuum Truck Rentals announced a new digital platform for selling pre-owned equipment. Vac Truck Depot, which is...
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Safety Tips for Vacuum Excavation Operation
Unfortunately, despite all the available training and official guidelines set in place for vacuum excavation and HDD, accidents still occur. Being mindful...
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Kaiser Premier Introduces New Hydroexcavation Trailer
Kaiser Premier has introduced the TerraVac Xpose800 Hydro Excavation Trailer, which has the proven power of the CV Series Hydrovac in a...
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Choosing the Right Vac Truck for Your Application
With the miles upon miles of subsurface utilities being installed, repaired or replaced every day, the methods by which contractors unearth underground...
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The Latest Products: November 2020
John Deere E-II articulated dump trucksJohn Deere’s new E-II articulated dump truck models, the 410E-II and 460E-II, incorporate customer-driven features, resulting in...
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Equipment Solutions for the Utility Contracting Market
Maintaining our nation’s underground infrastructure is of key importance not just in these uncertain times, but for the health and safety of...
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How to Determine if a Manufacturer Training Will Be Worth Your Time
If you’ve been in the industry for any period of time, you’ve probably attended (or at least been invited to attend) a training...
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How to Protect Your Online Search Rankings From Spam
In most markets, the competition is hot. Even if you’re investing in SEO, PPC, and Local Service Ads (LSAs), it can be...
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How to Navigate Challenging Business Relationships
One of your employees is acting weird. Typically personable and engaged, this guy suddenly seems distant and distracted.
As the odd behavior adds...
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How to Halt the Turnover of Your Top Talent
Exit interviews are often used to find out why departing employees flew the coop. Business professor John Sullivan proposes a better strategy:...
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Annual Report Reveals Increase in Excavation-Related Damages to Utilities
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig near...
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Company’s Success Stems From Employee-Centric Culture
Ask most people who they work for, and they’ll provide the name of their employer. TLC Plumbing & Utility of Albuquerque, New...






















