2026 driver certification: What's new in PSAI training?
Got a notice the PSAI updated their driver certification program. The last time I sent a driver through, it was mostly pumping basics and disposal…
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Operators and drivers: buying units, vacuum trucks, routing, deodorizer choice, disposal contracts, pricing, PSAI.
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How are operators adapting to the 2026 PSAI waste disposal guidelines?
The PSAI updated its best practices for waste acceptance at treatment plants to push for lower biochemical oxygen demand and tighter controls on…
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How are operators handling the 2026 driver certification updates?
The PSAI's 2026 driver certification updates require new training modules on waste handling, safety protocols and environmental compliance. This…
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How are operators handling 2026's increased disposal fees?
Just got the new rate sheet from our disposal plant. They're raising the per-gallon fee by a solid chunk starting January 2026. We service 200 units…
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How are operators handling the 2026 PSAI training updates?
I just got the latest bulletin from the PSAI about the training updates coming in 2026. The changes cover everything from new waste disposal…
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How are operators adapting to the 2026 PSAI training updates?
We're rewriting our driver training manuals ahead of the 2026 PSAI updates. We cover everything from safe handling of a standard unit to servicing a…
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What is the PSAI's role in 2026 industry standards?
The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) is the secretariat for ANSI Z4.3, the American National Standard for minimum requirements…
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How are operators handling 2026's driver shortage?
This year's driver shortage is hitting my Dallas operation hard. I've got a fleet of standard portable toilets, deluxe units with sinks, and a couple…
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What's the hardest part of wastewater disposal in 2026?
The hardest part of wastewater disposal in 2026 is navigating stricter environmental regulations and limited disposal facility access. Many…
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How are operators handling 2026's new wastewater disposal regulations?
Just got the heads-up from our disposal plant that they're tightening their intake rules for 2026. The talk is more testing for contaminants and…
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How are operators routing trucks with 2026's new traffic patterns?
Our city repaved downtown and added bike lanes and no-parking zones last month. It's killing our route times. We service 12 construction sites…
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What's the biggest challenge in wastewater disposal for operators in 2026?
I've been hauling waste for 16 years, and 2026 is shaping up to be the toughest yet for disposal. My vacuum truck makes the same trips, but the costs…
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How are operators adapting to the 2026 PSAI training curriculum updates?
I'm a new operator, just got my first vacuum truck and a dozen standard units. My driver and dispatcher are family, so I handle their training. I…
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How are operators adapting to 2026's new biodegradable deodorizer rules?
I just got a heads-up from my supplier that a couple of states are planning to mandate fully biodegradable, formaldehyde-free deodorizers in portable…
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Starting out: is buying a used vacuum truck in 2026 a good idea?
I'm looking at starting a small portable toilet rental operation with about twenty standard units. The biggest capital cost is the vacuum truck. I…
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Ray M. replied
Operators: what's your 2026 strategy for rising wastewater disposal costs?
Our local wastewater treatment plant fees have gone up a lot in two years. We're a small operator with a mix of standard units, deluxe units,…
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How are other operators handling the 2026 PSAI training updates?
Just got the email from the PSAI about the new mandatory training module for certification renewal. It's the 2026 best practices update, and they're…
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Kim S. replied
Buying a used vacuum truck in 2026: what should I check?
I run 20 standard portable toilets and three ADA-compliant units in the Dallas area. My current vacuum truck is an older single-axle rig, and it's…
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Buying a used vacuum truck in 2026: what to look for.
I run a small rental operation with a dozen standard units and one ADA-compliant unit, and I'm ready to add a second vacuum truck to handle more…
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How are you handling the 2026 biodegradable deodorizer mandates?
Our state health department just sent out draft rules for 2026: all portable toilet deodorizers must be fully biodegradable and meet new toxicity…
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What's the hardest part of routing service trucks in a dense city?
I drive a vacuum truck in Akron, a city with plenty of narrow streets and parking restrictions. Planning efficient routes for 40-plus stops a day is…
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How are operators handling increased disposal fees in 2026?
Operators are passing increased disposal fees to customers through direct surcharges or higher base rates. The cost to dump a gallon of waste at a…
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Starting a porta potty business in 2026. What's the biggest cost?
I'm planning to start a porta potty business in 2026. I'm looking at a small fleet, maybe ten standard units and one ADA-compliant unit to start. I…
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Keeping the vacuum truck and hoses from freezing on winter routes
This is my first winter running a vacuum truck up here. I'm servicing standard units, a few ADA-compliant units, and one restroom trailer at a…
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Is PSAI membership and certification worth it for a small rental operator?
I run a small rental operation with about 60 units, mostly standard units, a few deluxe flushing ones, and a couple ADA-compliant units for events.…
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