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

Truck companies that serve the propane industry are experiencing difficulties securing chassis with the exact specifications marketers are requesting due to delays on the manufacturing side. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Truck-buying process requires planning, patience

June 15, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked the propane industry’s truck companies about their offerings, the supply chain and what they’re hearing from propane marketers.

This article is tagged with Fisk Tank Carrier, H&H Sales Co., Jason Soulon, John Hawkins, Nathan Roberts, propane trucks, Ryan Eidsness, TerraVest Industries, trucks, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

VR training is best suited for a classroom setting where students can learn from each other. (Photo courtesy of NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc.)

Virtual reality to train proper protocol for routine propane tasks

June 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will make virtual reality safety training available to all members of the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Lyndon Rickards, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety, safety training, training, virtual reality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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New York bans gas in some new buildings

June 9, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

New York has become the first U.S. state to pass legislation that bans the use of fossil fuels in new construction.

This article is tagged with Bill Overbaugh, Electrification, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Richard Goldberg, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Cylinder exchange company finds accounting partner at the Summit

June 6, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Propane Ninja met with Gray, Gray & Gray at the LP Gas Growth Summit and learned about its division that specializes in the fuel oil and propane industries.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, Gray Gray & Gray, LP Gas Growth Summit, Propane Ninja, Summit Success Stories and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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3 insurance mistakes to avoid

June 5, 2023 By John McCoy

To reduce the likelihood of a costly error, propane marketers should understand these three pitfalls when dealing with insurance companies.

This article is tagged with accidents, insurance, John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane accidents, propane legal issues and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Dan Binning will retire at the end of the year after 44 years of service to the propane industry. (Photo courtesy of The Young Gassers)

Propane Personality: Dan Binning

June 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Dan Binning will retire at the end of the year after 44 years of service to the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Colorado, Colorado Propane Gas Association (CPGA), Dan Binning, New Mexico, New Mexico Propane Gas Association, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane school bus photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Propane autogas school bus going strong at 250,000 miles

May 30, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A 2011 Micro Bird propane school bus, operated by Crosby-Ironton Transportation in Minnesota, has reached 250,000 miles on a Roush CleanTech fuel system.

This article is tagged with Minnesota, propane autogas school buses, Roush CleanTech and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

From left, Chelsea Uphaus, Bridget Kidd, Jessica Johnson and Freddie Ridler, with Peini Spinazzola on a video call – all driving forces behind the Women in Propane’s podcast – during this year’s Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Podcasting in propane: 4 questions to ask before starting a podcast

May 29, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Wondering whether to start a podcast for your propane business? Here are four questions to ask before beginning.

This article is tagged with digital media, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), technology, the digital space, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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