Looking at the history of Shelton Plumbing is a bit like following the up-and-down path of a roller coaster. At one time,...
Truck Bodies Articles
Isuzu Class 6 medium-duty truck
The 2018 Isuzu FTR is designed for high efficiency in the medium-duty truck market. The Class 6 truck has a 25,950-pound GVWR...
Editorial
Lining Laterals With CIPP
Doug Ouverson capitalized on western Minneapolis’ decades-long suburban housing boom by building a company focused on lateral line installation. Today, his son,...
Editorial
Purple Service Vans Propel Cleaning Business
In a saturated market filled with dozens of plumbing and drain cleaning companies, Larry Wieker knew the service trucks owned by his...
Hino Class 4 155 model truck
The 14,500-pound GVWR Class 4 155 model cabover truck from Hino Trucks is powered by a 210 hp J05E-TP engine. Hino also...
Hackney Ford Transit Performer body
The Performer body from VT Hackney, available on the Ford Transit cab and chassis, has a maximum payload of 3,000 pounds. Available...
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Win the Toughest Truck in Drain Cleaning!
In celebration of our 35th anniversary, this modified off-road 2014 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup truck (or alternately $35,000 cash) will be awarded to...
Editorial
Bringing The Heat
Marcus Rodriguez often finds himself in hot water with customers — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s because his...
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Specification Tank Truck Remounting: Regulatory Considerations
A properly maintained specification cargo tank should outlast at least one truck chassis and can provide a long service life over a...
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Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates for Nonroad Construction Vehicles
In its second round of rebates in the Diesel Emission Reduction Act program, the U.S. EPA is offering financial assistance to replace...
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16 Trucks From SEMA to Make Your Service Techs Drool
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show was recently held in Las Vegas where there was no shortage of trucks, bolt-ons...
Editorial
Double Down On Diversity
Providing a diverse menu of services is an important part of the business philosophy at PSI Plumbing Systems, Inc. "We want...
Editorial
Boosting the Bottom Line
An old adage says you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Mark and Candace Bonney, the co-owners...
Editorial
Simple Formula
It’s no small feat for a business to survive – and thrive – for almost 40 years. For Keith Kirkman, owner of...

















