LPG Spotlight: MS Propane

May 20, 2022 By Carly Bemer

A Missouri-based propane retailer is on the forefront of industry tech due to a unique partnership with its sister company.

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9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out.

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Vehicle camera connector creates single-feed view

December 29, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Samsara’s Camera Connector connects side, rear and interior vehicle camera feeds to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud.

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Avoid rollovers: Keeping bobtails ‘shiny side up’

October 14, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Heating season means more driving and a greater risk of bobtail rollovers. Stuart Flatow explains ways propane marketers can work to avoid rollovers.

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Accident brings safety directive into focus

April 27, 2021 By John McCoy

An accident involving a propane delivery driver and his bobtail emphasizes the importance of chock blocks to keep employees and customers safe.

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Propane retailers help to drive growth with each new delivery of propane. Confidence among businesses and consumers is yet another driver of growth. Photo courtesy of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Keeping drivers at top of mind

April 19, 2018 By Allison Kral

Keeping your bobtail drivers happy, motivated and content is one of the best ways to increase company efficiency.

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Program assists with employee drug testing, background checks

October 18, 2016 By Megan Smalley

ProSight Specialty Insurance extended its Drug Free Workplace and Employee Drug Testing Program to propane retailers and fuel oil dealers.

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Encouraging propane drivers to promote safety, selling

October 7, 2016 By Jay Johnston

Use these tips to encourage drivers to promote propane safety and sales opportunities.

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PERC approves 10 propane projects at July meeting

July 21, 2015 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved the following funding requests during its July meeting in Park City,…

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How do you lead the best?

December 1, 2005 By Carl Hughes

Over the past four months I have offered an approach on how to hire the best employees possible for your propane company, establishing high expectations for the qualities we seek in our workers.

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