Rising Fuel Costs Changing How Heavy-Equipment Operators Are Trained

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Contractors have been here before. Fuel prices spike, margins tighten and everyone scrambles.

04.23.2026

Residential and commercial drain and sewer cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation news for industry leaders

From The Editor: Interrogating the Status Quo

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and search for new solutions if the same old tactics aren’t working for you. Read more

Push Your Power-Feed Drain Machine Harder with the Guide Tube

Dave Dunbar explains why the guide tube on General’s power-feed drain cleaning machines is an important safety feature — and actually helps you do more work. View video

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

Rising Fuel Costs Changing How Heavy-Equipment Operators Are Trained

Running equipment solely for operator training is becoming harder to justify with volatile fuel costs, especially when alternatives exist. That’s why virtual reality (VR) simulator-based training is emerging as a direct response to rising operational costs. Read more

The 5 Must-Haves for a Vacuum Truck Rental

Here’s the essential checklist that will help you more easily find and rent the equipment you need, when you need it. Read more

Sponsored by: Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc.

Coaching Firm Announces 2026 Dates for Business Planning Workshops

Business Development Resources (BDR), a business coaching, training, and marketing authority for home services industry professionals, recently celebrated a successful season of its Profit Launch business planning workshops while also announcing dates for 2026 sessions. Read more

Explore the 2026 Portable Jetter Company Directory

Revolutionize your cleaning needs: Check out the 2026 Portable Jetter Company Directory now. View Jetter Directory

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From the article: Plumber Uses Education Gained in Family’s Restaurant Business to Build Thriving Career in the Trades