Organize technology to do your due diligence

June 29, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column.

Propane marketer uncovers trucking solutions at LP Gas Growth Summit

June 27, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Westmor Industries landed a new customer last year thanks to teamwork, perseverance, timing and its decision to attend its first LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with bobtails, Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, propane bobtails, Summit Success Stories, trucks, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Relationships are the key to success in logistics, Branchi says. Photo courtesy of Driven Creative Supply Co.

Propane Personality: Angela Branchi

June 26, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Angela Branchi, senior vice president of strategic growth and business development at Grammer Logistics, has worked in logistics for more than 35 years.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Grammer Logistics, logistics, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Personality, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The 60,000-gallon bulk tank has improved the efficiency and reliability of propane deliveries. Photo courtesy of Red Cap Propane Ltd.

LPG Spotlight: Red Cap Propane

June 23, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Red Cap Propane of Stratford, Ontario, Canada sees the benefits of burying a 60,000-gallon propane tank for supply and delivery efficiency.

This article is tagged with Canada, LPG Spotlight, propane tanks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

What to look for when buying a propane company

June 22, 2023 By Marty Kirshner and Joe Ciccarello

If you are a propane company in acquisition mode, there are several key factors to consider when assessing a potential target company.

This article is tagged with Gray Gray & Gray, Marty Kirshner, Mergers and Acquisitions and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Taxes and the shift to lower sulfur diesel influence prices in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Diesel settles: Prices moderate as panic buying eases

June 20, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

The global nature of diesel has led to its elevated pricing in the U.S., despite the nation’s export of roughly 1 million barrels of the distillate every day.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Europe, fossil fuels, medium-duty trucks, Phillips 66, truck drivers, trucks, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Driver preferences factor into truck decisions now more than ever. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

What propane retailers are saying about drivers, trucks, operations

June 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Learn what some propane retailers are doing to meet labor and supply chain challenges, according to LP Gas’ 2023 Top Propane Retailers survey.

This article is tagged with drivers, employees, propane operations, propane trucks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

ThompsonGas will add five autogas vehicles to its fleet this year. (Photo courtesy of ThompsonGas/Jessica Johnson)

Autogas lineup exists now for propane operations

June 16, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Propane marketers interested in fueling their fleets with propane autogas have a variety of vehicles to consider today for their operations.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, bobtails, Cummins, Ford, Icom North America, Roush CleanTech, service trucks, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas becomes NPGA chair (Photo: LP Gas staff)

NPGA elects Jeff Stewart as board chairman

June 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Jeff Stewart of Blue Star Gas is the new chair of the National Propane Gas Association board of directors, as he replaces Michelle Bimson Maggi of AmeriGas.