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About Portable John

Greater Experience | Larger Territory | Higher Standards



Greater Experience
Larger Territory
Higher Standards

Portable John began in 1993 as a one-man operation with its main location in Hibbing, MN, and several storage yards in Duluth and the Iron Range. With dedication and hard work, John Carpenter grew the business into the largest portable toilet company in Northeastern Minnesota. With a large service area of nearly 100 miles, Portable John has over 1,000 hand wash stations and toilets, including standard, handicapped-accessible units, hook units, mobile units, and Mr. Insiders.

We believe in giving customers the highest quality products and the best possible service. We are proud to be a locally owned and operated family business doing our best for businesses and residents of the Iron Range and Duluth areas. We are fully insured with business and septage licenses in MN (L#1672) and WI (L#2138). Our employees are fully trained and MSHA certified to be on all mine properties.

We are members of the Hibbing and the Chisholm Chambers of Commerce, and we are happy to be a donor or sponsor for a number of non-profit and community events. Since 2015, Portable John has worked with union drivers from the Teamsters Local 346.

In May 2019, the second generation officially took over the family business. Travis, his wife Jennifer, and their awesome crew are thrilled to carry on the business and make new and exciting changes to technology and business operations to benefit customers and our local communities. 

Travis Carpenter, CEO
Jennifer Carpenter, CFO

Travis has almost 20 years of experience in the portable toilet industry with duties ranging from driving routes and maintenance to planning and managing.

Jennifer joined Portable John in May 2019. She previously worked in the banking industry for 15 years and has experience in customer service and managing. 

Travis and Jen have been married since 2009 and have one daughter. 





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