Hydrovac Newsletter - Week 38-26

A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 16-year-old girl was injured as both teens rode on a single electric Citi Bike when they were struck by a heavy-duty industrial truck in Manhattan’s East Village, cops said Friday.

And about half of trade waste trucks in the city have been exempted because "the design or operation of the vehicle" makes it too challenging to install the after-market safety feature. Huh?

A trencher struck a gas line at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Monday afternoon, causing flames to shoot into the air, firefighters said.

Toronto, ON, September 16, 2026 – Ferreira & Sons Construction pleaded guilty to two safety violations under Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000. The charges relate to two incidents in Toronto where workers struck gas pipelines. The Ontario Court of Justice fined the contractor $20,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge.

KKR has launched Akrapoint Commercial Capital, a $350M equipment finance platform targeting vocational, specialty trailer, and industrial equipment operators, including sanitation and waste services, across the U.S. mid-market.

Clearsite Industrial Services is a leading provider of hydrovac and vacuum excavation solutions, dedicated to safety, efficiency, and reliability in the construction industry. Our Charlotte, NC team operates a modern fleet of hydrovac trucks to deliver...

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Where - The Grandstands at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 - Allowing service providers, manufacturers, equipment reps, and the operations crews that keep up safe every day an opportunity to showcase their skill for a chance to win cash and prizes.

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Bid on this used 2024 Tornado F3 Eco-Lite on 2025 Peterbilt 548 10x4 Vacuum Excavator Truck. Available at Las Vegas.

All southbound lanes on International Blvd. in SeaTac were blocked for two hours Wednesday after a vactor truck tipped over.

A third-party excavator struck and ruptured a Southern Natural Gas pipeline in Eastaboga, Alabama, prompting the operator to shut down the affected segment and secure the area.

Kansas City, Kansas police urge evacuations after heavy equipment ruptures major gas line.

Gradall Industries combines manufacturing heritage with innovation, expanding vacuum truck operations and exploring AI-enabled technologies

GFL Environmental Services has acquired H2Oil Energy Inc., one of Alberta's largest vacuum truck, fluid hauling, and H2S scrubbing operators, adding a fleet of more than 115 power units across northwestern Alberta to its growing Western Canada platform.