Faces & Places: June 2022

June 27, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of industry members at the 2022 Propane Expo, LP Gas Hall of Fame and the Western Propane Trade Show.

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Meeting DOT bobtail inspection requirements

June 24, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires a monthly inspection of all cargo tank motor vehicles, also known as bobtails, in service.

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Meet propane customers on Google

June 23, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Having an optimized website and strong SEO will boost the online presence of propane retailers and help them market to customers using Google.

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Will Berry co-owns Berico Fuels. (Photo courtesy of Lenny Hall)

LPG Spotlight: Berico Fuels

June 21, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Berico Fuels partners with North Carolina Technical Education Center (NC-TEC) to recruit and retain employees in the propane industry.

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Assess your vehicle fleet

June 20, 2022 By Marty Kirshner and Joe Ciccarello

There are many factors for a propane retailer to weigh when deciding on a truck purchase in the current market, according to Gray, Gray & Gray.

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Former UGI vice president shares supply lessons learned

June 20, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Steve Kossuth exited the propane industry in May after nearly 15 years with AmeriGas and UGI.

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Propane industry drivers share likes of the job

June 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The drivers with whom we talked provided a glimpse of what drew them to propane and shared why they would recommend the job to others.

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Las Vegas alone has about 680 licensed mobile food facilities. Photo by Mark Orr

Food trucks present opportunity to improve safety, boost gallon sales

June 17, 2022 By Carly Bemer

As the choice fuel providers for food truck operators, propane retailers are working to improve safety and grow the market.

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Ferrellgas: Time right to return as NPGA member

June 16, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Ferrellgas Partners LP, the nation’s second-largest propane retailer, is rejoining the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) after about five years away.

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Refresh your safety awareness

June 16, 2022 By Randy Warner

This June, National Safety Month foregrounds personal safety practices. Randy Warner gives an overview of the 2022 safety topics.

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