October 2008 Table of Contents

Features

10Back at the Office: 46 Ways to Pay Taxes
Understanding individual state laws, keeping good records and a big supply of antacid tablets can help you survive a sales-tax audit
16Cover Story: Something New
Brazil’s ECOTEC thrives in an emerging economy where portable sanitation and employee perks are fresh concepts
24Special Feature: Pain at the Pump
Supply and demand issues have turned fuel prices upside down in recent months as traditionally economical diesel has trumped gasoline
28Special Feature: When Customers Own the Units
PROs debate the merits of pump-only jobs where clients purchase and place their own restrooms
30Special Feature: Batten Down the Hatches
Before the snow and sleet flies, get your fleet of service vehicles ready for the worst Mother Nature can throw at you

6From the Editor: The Right PSI for the Best MPG
With high fuel prices apparently here to stay, proper tire inflation and common sense driving tips can help control transportation costs
34Think Tank: The Maintenance Routine
PROs share their secrets for keeping pumping fleets in tip-top shape
38Truck Corner: The Efficient Rig, Part II
More than simply a tank and pump, a vacuum truck requires a system of components that ensure you’ll be profitable over the long haul