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A vac truck is a vacuum truck for liquid and solid waste. Used for septic pumping, industrial cleaning, catch basin cleaning, and hydro excavation spoils. Most require Class B CDL. Typical cost $80k–$250k.
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A vac truck is a truck with a vacuum system and tank used to move liquids and solids. Common for septic pumping, industrial cleanup, and excavation. If GVWR exceeds 26,000 lbs, a CDL Class B is typically required.
Types of Vac Trucks
| Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Septic vac | Pumping septic tanks and portable toilets |
| Industrial vac | Cleanup of spills, tanks, catch basins |
| Vacuum excavator | Excavation using vacuum only (no water) |
Vac Truck vs. Hydro Excavation
A vac truck uses vacuum alone to move material. A hydro excavation truck (hydrovac) uses pressurized water to loosen soil and a vacuum to remove it–enabling non-destructive digging near utilities. Both may have similar chassis; the difference is the excavation method.