Put most simply, potholing is the only safe way to identify buried assets before beginning a construction project. This investigative method exposes underground utilities at job sites, and our hydrovac excavation trucks are the perfect tool for potholing. The Potholing Process Excavation potholing is a simple process with our hydrovac trucks that involves using water...Read More

A utility line is struck every six minutes in the United States. That means that by the time you finish reading this blog post, another line will be hit. The threat of power and utility disruption and severe injuries is very real in digging projects. That’s why we place such a high priority on safe...Read More

Hydro excavation is hands-down the safest way to reach underground utilities. Using pressurized water, vacuums and wands, our hydrovac excavation trucks allow crews to complete tasks without disturbing nearby surfaces, making your worksite and surrounding community safer. Following these tips can further reduce the changes of injuries or accidents on site: Use the Right Safety...Read More

The highest priority on any job site is promoting safe working habits and preventing injuries. Hydrovac excavation trucks in San Diego greatly reduce the risk of striking underground utilities, but it’s important to still talk to your team about safety when using any of our equipment.     Everyone on your job site should adhere...Read More

Using hydro excavation trucks can make your next project safer and faster. Accurate and non-destructive, hydrovac excavation is ideal for locating underground utilities and reducing the risk of accidents. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of hydrovac excavation! 1. Hydro Excavation Is Efficient Pressurized water from hydro excavation trucks easily cut through and...Read More

Utility locating is the important process of identifying utility assets like gas and sewer lines that are buried underground. This step protects your team and community from disasters like electrocution and gas line explosions should they strike a buried utility. Skipping this step can have life-threatening consequences. The Risks of Damaged Utilities In late 2015,...Read More

Digging smart means using equipment that doesn’t just get the job done faster, but gets it done safer as well. With greater dependability and precision, the TRUVAC HXX hydrovac truck helps you dig smart.  The full-sized HXX was developed by TRUVAC’s team from the ground up and is the result of years of research, input...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

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