Hull’s Environmental Services, Inc., has relocated its Hiram, GA facility to a new, larger building and lot to accommodate recent growth. Located at 145 Hiram Industrial Dr in Hiram, GA, the new location sits just over 20 miles outside the perimeter (OTP) of Interstate 285. It is ideally situated to service northwest, west and southwest Atlanta.
This facility provides environmental services to both private industry and government agencies. They include emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial tank and vessel cleaning, vacuum truck and tanker services and contaminated site remediation.
With a commercial fleet of vacuum trucks, tractor trailers, tankers, roll-off trucks, heavy equipment, emergency response trailers and associated equipment, a large, maneuverable parking area is needed to support the ingress, egress and storage of these resources.
Alex Potteiger, Area Operations Manager and an Atlanta native said, “This area is so diverse in terms of industry – warehousing, transportation, utilities, supply chain, manufacturing and so many more. Because Hull’s offers so many different types of environmental services, that broad appeal has boosted our day-to-day work tremendously. We simply ran out of office space, warehouse space and parking. This new location fits our growth plans perfectly.”
Data and statistics provided by the Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce illustrate what’s been transpiring in both metropolitan Atlanta and throughout the State of Georgia.
VP of Business Development, Jamie Michael, commented, “Atlanta is a city of over six million people, is number four in population growth for metropolitan areas, has the world’s busiest airport and is geographically situated with a real logistical advantage. It’s no surprise that we continue to grow our business in this region.”
Hull’s Environmental Services, Inc. (Hull’s) recently appointed Loren Gerhardt as a new Senior Project Manager for the Nashville area service center.
Mr. Gerhardt has a comprehensive background in environmental services with over 28 years of work experience in a number of areas including emergency spill response, site remediation, storage tanks, demolition, environmental construction, waste transportation and disposal and industrial maintenance. He will be responsible for oversight and direction of all phases of environmental projects including preparation of proposals, cost estimates, work scopes, work schedules and implementation of project plans. He is also charged with ensuring that all his projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, with an emphasis on risk management, customer communication and relationship building.
Working in a variety of roles throughout his career, Mr. Gerhardt tackled projects that were wide ranging in scope, duration, and complexity. From hazardous chemical spills to massive AST teardowns to contaminated site remediation under EPA oversite, Mr. Gerhardt has been involved in some capacity in virtually every type of environmental project that exists.
Mr. Gerhardt served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Campbell, KY from 1989 to 1992 which included combat operations during Operation Desert Storm. Along with the experience acquired in the U.S. Army, Mr. Gerhardt has also garnered a wealth of training over the nearly three decades in the environmental industry. He maintains his OSHA 40-Hour, 10-Hour Industry and Construction and 8-Hour Supervisor certifications, Confined Space Entry, Incident Command Systems, CPR/First Aid, Tank Car Specialist and FRA Road Worker.
Jim Coiner, Area Operations Manager for the Hull’s Nashville office commented, “Loren Gerhardt is a reputable environmental professional in the Tennessee market. His experience in emergency response, industrial services, and environmental project management is well documented. Coiner added, “Loren brings a tremendous amount of experience to an already stellar staff of professionals in our Nashville office and he will only accelerate the growth of this office moving forward. I’m delighted to have him aboard.”
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Vacuum trucks are a vital tool within the environmental services industry, capable of moving large amounts of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. These vacuum trucks are highly versatile, with uses in industries ranging from oil and gas terminals to manufacturing. At Hull’s, we operate a fleet of 70bbl and 130bbl vacuum trucks and tankers across the southeast and the south-central United States.
Types of Vacuum Trucks
Applications for vacuum trucks vary widely, with every project requiring the removal of different materials. At Hull’s, our vacuum trucks and tankers are designed to remove and transport hazardous and non-hazardous sludge, liquids, wet products, and dry solids. Depending on the needs of our customers, we may utilize any of the following types of vacuum trucks.
Liquid Vacuum Trucks
Liquid vacuum trucks are used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications to pump liquids. This type of vacuum truck can effectively pump liquids from septic tanks, oil/water separators, catch basins, oil spills, and various other settings.
Combination Vacuum Trucks
As the name suggests, combination units can vacuum both wet and dry materials. They may utilize a hydrostatic drive for power. Typically, combination units are able to switch back and forth between dry and wet systems, allowing for a significant amount of versatility.
These trucks are an excellent option for situations requiring the removal of damp materials. Applications include the cleaning of:
Storm Drains
Sewer Lines
Catch Basins
Settling Ponds
Drainage Ditches
Industrial Vacuum Loaders
Industrial vacuum loaders are highly versatile, offering a particular advantage when working with dry or dusty ground. These trucks function through the use of positive displacement blowers, which direct the air and make it possible to excavate a wide range of different material types. Industrial vacuum trucks are also equipped with a unique filtration system which makes it possible to use them in areas that have high amounts of flying debris and ash, such as furnaces. As such, industrial vacuum trucks are an ideal choice for many projects in chemical and manufacturing plants.
Other areas that benefit from this type of truck include:
Farms
Baghouses
Food-Grade Facilities
Power Plants
Vacuum Tankers
For applications that require more power than an industrial vacuum truck can give, vacuum tank trucks are the ideal next step. Our tanker vacuums are able to pump, hold, and transfer a variety of liquids and slurries at higher capacities than vacuum trucks. We own and operate a fleet of 130bbl vacuum tankers across all locations.
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Vacuum Truck Services from Hull’s
At Hull’s, we maintain a fleet of vacuum trucks and tankers in Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. We serve the entire southeast and south central United States and are able to transport both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Our highly-trained staff will work with you to determine the best vacuum equipment for your needs. To learn more about our vac truck services, contact us or request your quote today.
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Officially opening the doors on October 15th, 2020, Hull’s has announced their newest environmental services facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Positioned just 23 miles due north of Nashville, the facility is located at 2271 Industrial Court in Greenbrier, Tennessee. The new Nashville location complements existing Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Panama City, FL, Winter Haven, FL and Tampa, FL facilities in the southeast and numerous facilities in Oklahoma and Texas.
The new facility will provide environmental services to public entities and the private sector. They include emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning, vacuum truck services and contaminated site remediation. Like all other Hull’s locations, this new location is expected to provide clients with a team of highly trained and skilled professionals with a commitment to health, safety and the environment. All Hull’s personnel, at a minimum, are trained and certified in OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response), confined space entry (CSE), and first aid/CPR.
Response crews have the ability to quickly respond to spills and other emergency response incidents on land or in the water, mitigating damage or harm to the environment. In fact, Hull’s is a U.S. Coast Guard certified Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) with the ability to serve the needs of marine clients that may require water-borne emergency response services. Accordingly, the new location is equipped with a fully stocked emergency response trailer (ERT), response boats, sorbent and containment boom, skimming equipment, and a variety of pumps.
Tony Payne, the company’s Executive Vice President, said “I’m thrilled to announce our expansion into Nashville. We have existing customers in the railroad, transportation, manufacturing, and utility industries that we can better serve. We’re also confident that new business development in Nashville’s dynamic and booming economy has tremendous upside and potential to further build our customer base. Conditions like this are what make investing in an area a much easier decision.”
According to 2017 Chamber of Commerce data, Nashville was the number five fastest growing metropolitan area in the country for trade, transportation and utilities, number three for natural resources and mining and number one for other services.
Director of Marketing and Business Development, Jamie Michael, noted that, “Nashville has an incredible outlook when you look at the growth statistics. They are strong indicators of a growing metro area that public entities and private sector businesses are investing and doing business in. Coupled with our existing customer base, it was a logical decision to set up shop in Nashville.”
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According to the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that bridges the gap between technology developers, R&D organizations and private firms, their services focus on improving the bottom line through concepts like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, while growing the entire company through new product development, strategic planning and expanded markets.
Hull’s Environmental Services recently joined the Alliance as an Affiliate Member. Our aim is to support the vital economic development work that grows state industry by providing a needed service, industry knowledge and years of experience to member companies. With growth and expansion also comes more challenges. As an environmental services provider, Hull’s has vast experience working with manufacturing companies as they navigate environmental rules and regulations that require strict compliance.
In addition to aiding companies with their environmental compliance, Hull’s also supports a wide ranging and diverse group of manufacturers like food & beverage, pulp and paper, aerospace, automobile, machining and chemicals through services like high-pressure water blasting, vacuum truck services, RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, contaminated soil remediation, storage tank and vessel cleaning and fulfilling OSRO requirements if required.
Whether it’s a routine operational maintenance project or a full plant shutdown, Hull’s works with manufacturers to ensure their operations stay running smoothly and environmental compliance is attained.
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It’s always exciting to get new stuff, right?
For Hulls’ South Oklahoma / North Texas location (Wilson, OK), the excitement is still palpable because two new response vehicles were recently delivered.
These new response vehicles were specifically chosen and modified to service the needs of oil and gas drillers and explorers in this area of the country. Both vehicles are 2019 Dodge Heavy Duty 2500 pickup trucks outfitted with a specially modified bed. They are powered by a 400-hp High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine producing 1,000 lb-ft of Torque.
The specially modified beds are each outfitted with an external 50-gallon fuel tank, air compressor, heavy-duty wheel-well toolboxes, a reinforced headache bar with integrated lights and integrated flash mode lighting for high-visibility.
With a broad offering of environmental services like emergency spill response, waste transportation & disposal, industrial cleaning and soil remediation, these versatile response vehicles can haul a variety of equipment and trailers.
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Hull’s new office at 950 W Derby Ave in Auburndale, FL is ideally situated between the two major metro areas of Tampa and Orlando in central Florida. The area possesses a rich business environment that has been steadily attracting more and more companies from a diverse set of industries such as agribusiness, aviation, logistics, supply chain, distribution and manufacturing.
Tony Payne, Executive Vice President, said “when you look at all the factors that play a role in identifying a new location, the central Florida region – in particular the Winter Haven/Auburndale area – has everything going for it: the area is extremely well connected by roads, rail and by air. Industry is diverse and growth is continually on the rise. When you have those ingredients, it translates into a growing demand for environmental services and the lines of business we offer. It’s really an ideal spot.”
Marketed and hailed as the Winter Haven, FL location for Hull’s, it will offer a wide variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials; UST/AST tank cleaning; contaminated soil excavation and disposal; vacuum excavation and hydro excavation; high pressure water blasting; vacuum truck and tanker services; lab packing; hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal; roll-off trucks and boxes, and site remediation.
Like all other Hull’s locations, this new Winter Haven office is expected to provide clients with a team of highly trained and skilled professionals with a commitment to safety. Personnel are specialty trained and certified in OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, confined space entry, confined space entry rescue, rail roadway and First Aid/CPR.
About Hull’s Environmental Services
Hull’s Environmental Services, Inc. is a SBA self-certified, woman-owned small business operating from locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas. Throughout the southeast and mid-west United States, Hull’s performs a variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, contaminated site remediation, hazardous & non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal, oil-field services, industrial cleaning & maintenance, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning and a wide variety of other related services for both the public and private sector. Hull’s is also a United States Coast Guard certified oil spill removal organization (OSRO) for all or portions of COTP Zones five, seven, eight, nine, eleven and thirteen.
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Hull’s Environmental Services lost a valued employee and friend last week in Ray Hatfield. Ray was a reliable and dedicated employee of Hull’s. We are saddened by his passing and want to thank him for his dedication and commitment over the last 14 years. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family in this difficult time. He will be missed.
Cecil Raymond “Ray” Hatfield, age 57, of Healdton, departed this life on May 7. 2019. No services scheduled at this time. Cremation under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.
Ray was born on June 12, I 96 I in Hereford, TX to the late Mr. Cecil R. Hatfield and Mrs. Glenda Sue (Ponder) Hatfield – Doss.
Mr. Hatfield was raised in the Springer / Gene Autry area most of his childhood. He attended school at Springer Public Schools. Mr. Hatfield joined the United States Army soon after High School and proudly served his country. Ray was a loving man and was always there to help his family and friends. He and Cheryl Lee-Ann Miller were married on May 27, 1995 in Ft. Worth, TX. Together they have made their home in Healdton for the past 20 years. Ray loved spending time with his family and was always pestering one of the kids. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite hobbies. Ray would raise anything from baby skunks to possums. He was a Trucking Supervisor for Hull’s Environmental Services for the past 7 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Cecil R. Hatfield and Glenda Sue Doss: and four sisters, Judy, Geneva, Paula, and Thelma.
Ray is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Hatfield of the home; 14 children. Tony Hatfield, Eric Hatfield, Anna Tennison, Jamie Hatfield, Donald Hatfield, Edwin Barrett, David Cooper, Amanda Cooper, Nicklas Baird, Melinda Laura. Tammie, P.J ., Hailey, and Cassandra; sisters; Tina Schmidt, Maggie Hays, Glenda Esteph; six grandchildren. Brighton, Bentley, Boston, Dakota. Landon. and Delainey; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Honorary Pa ll Bearers will be Brad Goodall, Richard Hays, Joseph Hatfield, Dereck Estep, Ethan Hays, and James Copeland.
Online condolences can be made at alexanderfuneralhome.org
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Is there a better way to spend a Friday then kicking off the weekend with 18 holes of golf on a warm and sunny spring day in Florida? Well, yes – doing it for charity.
On Friday, May 3rd, Hull’s Environmental Services sponsored and participated in the 9th annual Northern Star Generation “Birdies for Boys & Girls” golf tournament that took place with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida (BGCCF).
Thanks to Northern Star Generation, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida will receive $36,000 to continue its efforts as a renowned non-profit and safe haven for youth in the local community. The tournament hosted 35 teams and 135 golfers with prizes doled out to first, second and third place teams; closest to the pin; longest drive; and those participating in a putting contest.
In the 9 years since the tournament began, over $250,000 has been raised and donated to BGCCF.
Hull’s Environmental Services is very proud to have been a part of the event this year and in supporting charity events that have such a profound impact on the local community.
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Hull’s recently took possession of a brand new Guzzler CL. The Guzzler industrial vacuum loader is a bona-fide workhorse when it comes to wet/dry industrial cleaning applications. This machine is incredibly effective in industrial settings for recovering, containing, and carrying solids, dry bulk powders, liquids, slurries and sludges.
Being put right to work upon delivery, our new industrial vacuum loader was engaged in collecting and transporting wood chips from an industrial processing facility. Given the location of the wood chips, the versatility of the hose and boom extension made quick work of an otherwise cumbersome setting that would have required a more tedious, mechanical approach.
The versatility and application of these machines is quite remarkable. With 18 cubic yards of load capacity, up to 5,250 CFM of air flow, baghouse filtration and a positive displacement blower, these units excel in industrial settings such as manufacturing plants and facilities as well as commercial settings like railroads, oil & gas and underground utilities.
