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Jim Walker, owner of Jet Plumbing-Heating & Drain Services of Sparks, Nevada, stands near one of his service vans. The company is replacing the vans with newer high-roof cargo vans. The van is one of the biggest investments a plumber can make when starting a company.
A plumber’s vehicle is more than just a simple set of wheels to get from job to job. The vehicle is a rolling office for customer management, a rolling storage area for valuable tools and parts, and a rolling billboard advertising a company and its services. Bottom line: A work...