In the last ten years, one piece of equipment has become more and more common on oil and gas pipeline job sites: vacuum excavators. Traditionally used to uncover underground infrastructure, these trucks rely on air or water to efficiently and safely remove dirt without the risk of damaging underground pipes.  When hydraulic fracturing led to...Read More

By the time you finish reading this blog post, there’s a strong chance that an underground utility line was damaged somewhere in the United States.  It happens every is minutes, and there are more than 20 million miles of buried utilities stretching across the country. It’s hard to wrap our heads around a number that...Read More

Want to dig faster with less water?  Our high-performance nozzles from Hydra-Flex are the answer to boosting productivity. Efficient streams and durable designs guarantee optimal performance in even the harshest environments.  Founded in 2002, Hydra-Flex has become the leader in innovative and reliable fluid handling products. Their core values of accuracy, reliability and innovation are...Read More

No matter your industry, Haaker Underground and TRUVAC are dedicated to providing the most advanced safe-digging technology to boost performance and productivity. Here are just a few of the industries we serve:  Engineering  Our hydrovac trucks are ideal for piling and test holes, digging safely around buried infrastructure, daylighting, trenching and debris removal. Guaranteed to...Read More

Excavation plays an important role in so many different aspects of our lives — sewers, underground utilities and pipelines are installed through it. Sprinklers, signs and posts are often where they are thanks to digging, and even professional landscaping may use excavation to properly place plants. Excavating in remote areas presents particular challenges. Wilderness areas...Read More

Hydro excavation, the process of using pressurized water in combination with a high-powered vacuum to excavate, has been used for decades. At first, this type of excavation was adopted mostly in the oil and gas industries. As safety increasingly became a priority in the energy industry, use of hydrovac excavation trucks boomed. Their use became...Read More

Hydro excavation delivers high benefits for operators in the construction, electric, water and utilities industries due to its efficiency and precision. One of the top benefits is increased safety, but understanding the equipment, how it works and best practices is essential. Follow these tips to use your hydro excavation equipment safely. Understand Your Jobsite Before...Read More

Nothing brings a construction job to a halt quicker than discovering unexpected water pipes, sewer tile, electrical lines or gas pipes. If you’re lucky, your crew will recognize the line before disrupting it. If you’re not lucky, you may find yourselves on the evening news that day.  There are more than 20 million miles of...Read More

Over the last three decades, noise cancelling headsets have evolved tremendously and today provide many advantages for workers who need to communicate clearly in loud spaces. This remarkable technology restores the ability to hold a natural conversation in any environment, eliminating distracting sounds, making voices easier to hear and improving overall communications and understanding. A...Read More

TRUVAC’s HXX rental vacuum excavation truck meets all mid-sized and full-sized excavation needs, boosts job site productivity and can power jack hammers, tampers and other tools while also towing mini-excavators, job supply trailers or HDD drills.  It’s also the ideal safe-digging machine that protects your team and community at worksites.  Striking underground utilities poses a...Read More