Hydrovac Newsletter – Week 02-26

*Above image is a Hydrovac for sale, lease or rent at Elite Equipment.

Hydro Excavation Industry News:

Vector Technologies Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Industrial Vacuum Solutions

Vector Technologies, a leader in industrial and hydro excavation vacuum systems, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. Since its founding in 1976, Vector has set the standard for safe, reliable, and high-performing industrial vacuum products—marking half a century of engineering excellence and customer-driven innovation.

 

Vac-Con Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Innovation

/PRNewswire/ — Vac-Con, a leading manufacturer of vacuum and high-pressure water cleaning solutions, proudly marks its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in…

 

 

Upcoming Publication: Hydrovac Industry Leaders of 2025 – To Be Published This Week!

Watch for our upcoming special publication: Hydrovac Industry Leaders of 2025 to be distributed in the New Year! We are celebrating achievements in the Hydrovac Industry by honoring those that work hard to make a difference.

The application was open industry-wide, globally and in any role (eg. Hydrovac Operator, Administrator, President, Sales Manager, Owner, Welder, Mechanic etc.)

The upcoming publication will showcase each successful honoree, their role and the business.

Would You Like Your Business Featured in the Publication?

Sponsorship & Advertising deadline is end of day tomorrow, Wed. Jan 14.

 

Contact troy@hydrovacnews.com for more information.

 

Hiring Hydrovac Operators (with CDL) or Hydrovac Technicians. Careers at Bully Industrial – bullyind.com

Our Bully Industrial team is growing! If you are an experienced Hydro Excavation Operator or Hydrovac Technician looking to join a team that feels like family, we’re just the fit for you. Now hiring for the following positions in Hammond LA, New Orleans LA, Metro Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and Conroe TX.

 

 

Do you want to Quote upcoming Hydrovac work in your service area?

Join our Network of over 725 Hydrovacs Nationwide!

We are receiving requests for Hydro Excavation Quotes & Referrals so are building out a network of Hydro Excavation service providers to refer the inquiries to.

Are you interested in receiving Hydrovac leads? Click here for more details

 

Featured Upcoming Events:

Underground Infrastructure Conference – Jan. 27-28, 2026 | San Antonio, TX

The Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) is the premier event dedicated to advancing the three core pillars of modern infrastructure: construction, rehabilitation, and asset management…

 

2026 CGA Conference & Expo – April 27-30 – Colorado Springs, CO

The CGA Conference & Expo is the largest, most impactful gathering dedicated to protecting our nation’s critical underground infrastructure. In 2026, we’re elevating the experience with expanded programming, hands on education, and even more opportunities to drive innovation across damage prevention…

 

 

Featured Hydrovac For Sale:

2020 PETERBILT 348 w/ Mounted McLaughlin VXT8 Vacuum Excavator Truck – USD $184,800 – El Paso, TX

Specs: VXT8 VAC system with 1,600 gallon spoil tank + 800 gallon freshwater capacity, Air-weigh truck scales with in-cab display of live truck weight, Peterbilt 348 chassis, ***NEW BLOWER*** For More Info: Call or Text Phoebe at 1-512-665-1862

 

Hydrovacs For Sale:

2020 Western Star 4900 | With Vactor VXX Hydrovac Unit | Elite Rentals

Unit R1033 – 2020 Western Star 4900 available at Elite Rentals – your source for heavy equipment rentals, parts, and service. For Sale, Rent or Lease. Contact us today.

 

2013 Kenworth T800 8×6 Vacuum Excavator Truck for Auction – January 14, 2026

Bid on this used 2013 Kenworth T800 8×6 Vacuum Excavator Truck. Available at Houston.

 

GUZZLER on 2012 Kenworth T800 6×4 Vacuum Excavator Truck for Auction -January 14, 2026

Bid on this used GUZZLER on 2012 Kenworth T800 6×4 Vacuum Excavator Truck. Available at Houston.

 

 

Hydrovac and Vacuum Businesses For Sale:

Regional Leader in Environmental and Construction Services – Missouri

The Company is a well-established provider of integrated environmental, industrial, and construction services, delivering turnkey solutions to a diverse customer base across the Midwest and beyond. Assets include a large, company-owned fleet of vacuum trailers, trucks, bulldozers, excavators, hydro-blasters, pumps…

 

Buy an Oilfield Transportation And Services Provider

The Company, provides wide-ranging logistics and engineering services to the oil and gas industry. Services include comprehensive roustabout repairs…

 

Buy a Profitable Oilfield Land Development Construction Services

Established South Texas multi-division site services company delivering excavation & dirt work (roads, pads, land clearing, gravel hauling), and oilfield support (lease crews, frac ponds, vacuum/winch trucks) to commercial…

 

Buy an Asset Sale: Vacuum & Pump Truck Services Company – Texas

Asset Sale: Vacuum & Pump Truck Services Company. Profitable Main Street Business with growth potential! Oilfield services, Vacuum and Pump Truck…

 

Underground Utilities Contractor – Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota. $1,100,000

Profitable, locally owned business with 30+ years in operation, specializing in sewer, stormwater, and septic maintenance services for municipal, commercial, and agricultural clients. Turnkey operation with repeat clients…

 

 

Hydrovac Manufacturer’s Spotlight:

Hydro Vac – by Custom Vac – Our Line of Top Quality Vacuum Equipment.

Hydro Vac (Non Code) Features Tri-axle Hydro Vac(Non-Code – Not designed for Dangerous Goods Operations) Tank & Vacuum Equipment 13 cube capacity (8m3 debris and 5m3 water) Robuschi 145 – 6400 CFM Free air rating@ 27? Hg maximum vacuum, driven with a Namco transfer case Hydraulically operated D…

 

 

This Weeks Hydrovac Video:

Why Do Workers Nowadays Prefer To Use Vacuum Excavators…video by @thatwasDope

 

 

Hydro Excavation Business Growth Tip:

Utilize Safety And Compliance As A Growth Strategy.

Hydro Excavation is all about Safety.

Contractors hire Hydrovacs to ensure they prevent damage to underground infrastructure and keep everyone safe on their job site.

Therefore, clients will refrain from hiring unsafe services and business growth will stagnate if there are safety violations or worksite incidents.

Appeal to Contractors by highlighting a strong safety record, consistent employee safety training and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

The focus on professionalism and safety builds trust and can make your business a preferred partner, especially for larger projects where liability is a major concern.

 
 

Hydro Excavation Industry News Recap:

Meet Digr – A Powerful AI Tool – Use it to Spec a New Hydrovac, Find a Hydrovac provider or Learn about Hydro Excavation…

We have a new digital wizard at Hydrovac News named Digr! Developed by our in-house AI team to help you spec out a new Hydrovac & receive quotes on cost/ availability. Digr can also find a Hydrovac provider in your area or teach about the Hydro Excavation industry from its growing knowledge base. Digr is just getting warmed up and becoming smarter everyday! Try it out and see for yourself….

 

RFP Request – Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping…

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment …include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada.

 

DON’T MISS THESE OSHA SAFETY DEADLINES IN 2026

OSHA is signaling one thing clearly heading into 2026: contractors should prepare for higher expectations around planning, documentation and proactive hazard control.  Even if the regulations themselves haven’t fully changed, OSHA’s enforcement priorities and rulemaking progress absolutely have. Owners and insurance carriers are aligning with these expectations too, meaning contractors..

 

 
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