October 2008 Table of Contents

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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

Columns

  • 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