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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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