Be sure to track cathodic testing compliance. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Maintaining compliance with cathodic testing requirements

September 6, 2019 By Brent Cammett

Review this checklist to evaluate if your company has the documentation and practices in place to meet NFPA 58 cathodic protection requirements

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Of the 11 wooden-structured hotels in the United States with over 200 rooms, the Grand Hotel is the only one under private ownership. Photo: iStock.com/ehrlif

Building a long-lasting propane business

September 4, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke relates a few lessons the propane industry can learn about longevity from Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel.

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It's time to take your fillings digital. Photo: Rawpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Refresh your online presence

August 30, 2019 By Christopher Caywood

Websites age quickly in the digital age, so giving your propane operation’s online presence a face-lift is a crucial step.

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Vehicles like this 1961 Chevrolet propane grain truck require regular inspection. Photo by Alan Gibbons

Prioritizing safety in the ag market

August 29, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Using propane on the farm is commonplace, but it presents a unique set of challenges to farmers and propane marketers alike.

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Flooding on the farm poses crop drying challenges

August 26, 2019 By James Guyette

Epic rain levels and late planting in the Midwest raise concerns over autumn’s crop drying demand as the farming season nears a close.

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Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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LPG Spotlight: FS Propane

August 21, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane retailer unites its employees in one place for a unique educational event aimed to better prepare for the future.

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Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service regulations

August 19, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may save the propane industry time and money.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours of service (HOS), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, regulatory and posted in Featured, News

Farmers, propane professionals find common ground

August 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Farming roots provide a fertile foundation for becoming a successful propane marketer; similarities abound between the industries.

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Faces & Places: July 2019

August 16, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from the around the propane industry including a look at Otodata celebrating LPG day, PMAK members at Propane Days and more

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