Photo of Tom Van Buren and Jeff Stewart by Rodney Choice/Choice Photography)

Tom Van Buren assumes chairmanship of NPGA board

June 17, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Tom Van Buren’s appointment to chair of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) board of directors carries historical significance.

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EPA regulations pose threats to truck fleets. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Trucking fleets push back on EPA emissions standards

June 14, 2024 By Chris Lewis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle and truck mandates are working their way through the system – but not without pushback.

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The CDTpro control system allows crane operators to maneuver the crane with a remote controller. (Photo courtesy of Stellar Industries)

Enhancing truck operator safety

June 12, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Safety is as critical as ever in the propane industry. Therefore, manufacturers are offering a variety of technology advancements, which will boost truck operators’ safety for years to come.

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The Eastern Propane & Oil team presents a check to Veterans Count for the proceeds of the company’s penny-per-gallon campaign. (Photo courtesy of Eastern Propane & oil)

Companies use their bobtails to share important messages

June 11, 2024 By Chris Markham

Companies across the industry have discovered an opportunity to cover bobtails in support of certain causes, not unlike race car drivers covering their cars in sponsorships.

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Meeting photo by LP Gas staff

Michigan retailer uncovers software solutions at Growth Summit

June 3, 2024 By Bob Sandrick

Michigan retailer uncovers software solutions after meeting PDI (formerly Blue Cow Software)

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Why it’s important to invest in your employees

May 28, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

EDP’s Kathy Johnson explains why employee investment will only increase your company’s value.

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PHMSA encourages use of alternative training methods even when testing is not possible during the pandemic. Photo by LP Gas staff

Create a culture of safety at your company

May 24, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

The process of establishing a safe work culture begins with management’s support for the safe employee practices.

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Photo by Mike Gioffre

LPG Spotlight: American Cylinder Exchange (ACX)/Rhine LLC

May 21, 2024 By Chris Lewis

Forklift fuel provider raises propane’s standing despite interest in electric models.

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Practice customer safety with utility lines

May 20, 2024 By LP Gas

Ferrellgas is reminding its customers this spring to practice safety when tackling outdoor projects, especially when it comes…

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Faces & Places: May 2024

May 17, 2024 By LP Gas

See images from propane industry members lately, including a new location ribbon cutting and snapshots from the 2024 Propane Expo.

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