It is so easy to make a catastrophic mistake when dealing with utilities and sub-ground systems. Navigating the labyrinth of underground utilities presents a significant challenge to even the most experienced industrial workers. The risk of accidental damage to essential infrastructure not only poses safety concerns but also leads to costly project delays and environmental...Read More

Fly Ash, a byproduct resulting from the combustion of coal, presents notable environmental and health hazards when improperly handled. Its fine particle composition and inclusion of hazardous substances can give rise to contamination of soil, air, and water bodies, thereby posing potential health risks to humans. Let’s delve into the complexities surrounding the management and...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

Mapping underground utility locations and using flags to mark “suggested” locations is the best way to reduce the risk of damage while working. However, maps and location methods don’t always provide exact depths and locations of buried utility lines. Visual confirmation remains a tried-and-true method to increase safety on job sites, and hydrovac excavation trucks...Read More

When it comes to hydro vacuum excavators, new machines and new innovations are giving rise to greater acceptance in the construction industry. These trucks break up soil by blasting high pressure water through pipes into the ground. After the soil becomes loose, a powerful vacuum system sucks it into a debris tank. In the past,...Read More

TRUVAC vacuum excavators are the safest, most efficient solution for non-destructive excavation. We use highly-pressurized water and a unique vacuum system to expose or excavate existing infrastructure. While the pressurized water liquifies soil, our powerful vacuum systems extract it from depths of up to 50 feet and from distances of up to 600 feet. Safety...Read More

Every six minutes in the United States, a utility line is hit. That means that every six minutes, the threat of severe injuries and power and utility disruption becomes very real. That’s why safe digging is so important to us at Haaker Underground. We are all about taking the right steps as precautions before you...Read More

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

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

Hydro excavation trucks like our TRUVAC line, are incredible tools. They power through rocks and packed dirt easily, and they work delicately around utility lines. Hydro-vac trucks help construction teams work more efficiently and, in many cases, more safely. Vacuum trucks do come with their own set of risks that you should be aware of,...Read More