Katie Scott of Energy Partners Propane says that she loves the potential to constantly learn and grow as a company driver. (Photo by Anna Taylor, Energy Partners Propane)

Female drivers bring safety and skill to propane industry, but barriers remain

June 23, 2025 By Nicole Schlosser

Getting more women behind the wheel as propane delivery drivers has not proven easy, but those who conquer the initial obstacles find it rewarding.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, drivers, June 2025, truck drivers, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The anatomy of a bobtail. (Photo courtesy of Westmor Industries)

Breaking down the anatomy of a bobtail

June 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Driver comfort, convenience and safety are among the many features built into the industry’s iconic vehicle.

This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, bobtails, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), June 2025, Mike Walters, propane bobtails, Superior Energy Systems, truck bodies, trucking, trucks, Walter Smith, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Illustration by Lana Traum; Akirastock/E+/Getty Images (background)

How the bobtail powers the industry and drives opportunity

June 16, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry’s delivery vehicle has come a long way since its inception.

This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, equipment, June 2025, Mike Walters, Superior Energy Systems, trucks, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Calling on winter propane demand

December 18, 2023 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, analyzes propane demand and the current weather forecast for this winter.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, Cost Management Solutions, customer retention, domestic demand, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane supply and demand, Trader's Corner, weather, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Challenges for fleets include a driver shortage and lead times. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Success hinges on marketers mastering the areas of drivers, equipment, fuel

August 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Propane marketers working to run their operations optimally are navigating issues with their trucking fleet, and many of the issues revolve around timing.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, medium-duty trucks, truck drivers, trucks, Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.