Articles in the March 2008 issue:
Association News
Association News, Events Calendar, and Training & Education By Scottie Dayton (page 95) Everything you need to know about industry news and events can be found here.
Building the Business
Corralling Insurance Costs By David Wall (page 20) Higher deductibles, safety programs and security measures help control rising business insurance costs.
Classy Trucks
Classy Truck of the Month (page 138) This month we feature Steve 'O' Septic of Monticello, Minn.
Cover Story
Man of Steel By Jim Kneiszel (page 40) Metalworking Minnesota contractor shares his truck-building and maintenance tips.
Industry News
News From the Industry (page 130) Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill Manufacturer; Ameri-Can Appoints Andrews Sales Administrator; TOICO Acquires GMF Co., Expands Sales Staff; and RIDGID Presents Video Contest.
Interview
Onsite Systems Get a Bad Rap in Georgia By Scottie Dayton (page 70) A theory that septic systems contribute to reservoir drawdown is flawed, according to industry leaders.
Lighter Side
A Helping Hand By Jim Kneiszel (page 100) Arizona’s Palmer’s Benjamin Franklin Plumbing donates time and supplies for various local charitable causes.
Money Manager
Nurturing the Nest Egg By Ted J. Rulseh (page 110) Market watchers warn of retirement investment pitfalls that can stall or drain funds earmarked for the golden years.
NAWT
NAWT Training Benefits Pumpers and the Environment By Tom Ferrero (page 116) Several training opportunities are available.
Overheard Online
Supporting the Vacuum Tank (page 90) Shopping for a new pump truck, a poster wonders about the best way to support the weight of the tank barrel.
Product Spotlight
Biodiesel Processor Turns Waste Oil into Fuel By Ken Wysocky (page 124) “This product is aimed at mom-and-pop outfits all the way to large corporations. Everyone is interested in an environmentally safe product that you can use in your vehicles, as well as reducing disposal costs.”
Profile
Foot Soldiers Wanted By Richard Ryman (page 80) Virginia company looks for hardworking employees to aid in expansion effort.
Reader Pipelines
We Need to Fix What? By Mary Shafer (page 120) How do you convince cost-conscious customers to move forward with necessary septic tank repairs?
Reading Between the Lines
Who Wins Auto vs. Manual Shift Debate at Your House? By Jim Kneiszel, Editor (page 10) "I know they say you can lose the MPGs, but it’s just so much nicer to drive."
Rules and Regs
Long-Delayed California Rules are Back on Track By Doug Day (page 30) News from California, Alabama, Florida, Illinois and Minnesota.
Septic System Answer Man
Go With the Flow By Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D. (page 126) For the most accurate picture of sewage treatment capacity in a home, you have to crunch some numbers and make good guesses.
Special Feature
Employee Motivation is Job One By George Hedley (page 45) Follow these four steps to raise the level of enthusiasm and feeling of job satisfaction among your workforce.
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