For decades, TRUVAC has been digging deep to find what works for you. Known for creating products that perform and quality that endures, TRUVAC vacuum excavation trucks are made at the Vactor Mfg., Inc. headquarters and production facilities in Streator, Illinois. No other vacuum excavation trucks can match TRUVAC when it comes to reliable service,...Read More

Do you have an excavation project coming up that requires you to work with little space? If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional excavators, a vacuum truck is your best option. But why should you choose hydrovac truck rentals for your next project? Continue reading to learn everything you need to know. What Is Hydro Excavation?...Read More

Hydrovac excavation has become an increasingly popular method since it first was used in Canada, where frozen soil and cold weather made using traditional tools and methods for digging ineffective. Since then, people all over the world have chosen hydrovac trucks for their increased safety and efficiency. What’s the difference between a hydro excavation truck...Read More

When it comes to innovation, quality engineering and reliable performance, no other vacuum excavators come close to TRUVAC. These premium vacuum excavator trucks are specifically designed to satisfy the safe-digging requirements of organizations or businesses that locate and verify underground utility lines and pipes, meeting the most demanding excavation needs. TRUVAC Paradigm Tough, powerful and...Read More

What exactly is hydro-vacuuming? Our hydrovac trucks for sale cut soil using high pressure water. They remove the soil using powerful vacuums, sort the soil in truck tanks and then allow for convenient disposable at a designated area. Where is hydro-vacuuming done? Hydrovac trucks are great alternatives to mechanical excavation in tight areas and worksites...Read More

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

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