there's an old outdated mod that does the same thing but also did it with Personal Logistics, would it be possible to get that kind of functionality added? I miss not having to redo my Personal Logistics every time I start over

Hi joshissac!
Can you tell me the name of the outdated mod. I'll have a look at it then.

okay I was wrong, I had 2 separate mods one doing each before 2.0. here's the one that did things for logistics

https://mods.factorio.com/mod/PersonalLogisticsImportExport?from=search

I also learned recently there's a means of using blueprints on logistic chests set to using the same logistics as the player character, but that requires getting to the point of the game where you can use those chests.

The logistics requests for the player, and vehicles, are in the same set of logistic groups as for chest. Constant combinators also are included in the access list.
The first thing with a logistic group name in the game will 'set' the values for that grouping. Even if it's a ghost. You can make a blueprint of a constant combinator with the logistics groups defined in it. Place that blueprint, even as the first act after the opening cut scene, and those groups are defined for that save. Open the character's logistics requests and pick the group you want, and instant setup. Same for tank/spider etc.