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6 I PSAI Association Insight, August 4, 2021 Pump Trucks: The Workhorses of Our Industry (continued from page 5) (continued on page 7) Al Hilde, Satellite Industries fellow operators to share knowledge and to improve the trucking aspect of our industry. With the introduction of the PTO and improvements made by Al and others in pump truck design, functioning, and utility that occurred through the 1980s, speed and efficiencies were dramatically improved. In 1988, Satellite sold their rental and service division in an effort to focus on improving the design and function of their service trucks as well as their units and other equipment. In recent decades, tanks have evolved and improved as well. In addition to larger liquid capacity and internal tank baffles to control slosh and surge thereby increasing safety, new materials have been added. Steel is no longer the Satellite Industries trucks through the years only option for tank construction; both stainless steel and aluminum are now long-established options. In addition, new constituents such as carbon fiber are on the way. Several experienced professionals volunteered to share their insights into the history of pump trucks in our industry. Listed alphabetically: • John Barrett has been a valued member of our industry since 1983 when he began his career with Lely Pacific. He then worked with Pacific Truck Tank and Beall Corporation before joining Fleet Maintenance Inc, now FMI, of Portland, Oregon in 2005. In addition to current standards, he has shared some interesting thoughts and observations about future changes in pump trucks. • Roy Coffey is a longtime industry member who was active in the PSAI for many years. Roy began in the industry in 1986 and has worked for Abernethy Welding & Repair, Lely Manufacturing, Keith Huber Corporation, and now, Dillinger Fabrication. While he has spent his career in North Carolina, Roy has traveled the country and has met many wonderful people in our industry. • Liz Coleman is the former co-owner of Coleman Vacuum Systems in Long Island, New York. She and her husband, Judge Coleman (who passed in 2017) formed their company in 1968. With such vast experience in the industry, Liz has shared some of her insights. • Bruce Curry brings over 45 years of experience with Lely Tank, and John Barrett Judge Coleman Roy Coffey Bruce Curry