Nexio underscores the importance of driver comfort in its design. (Photo courtesy of Nexio)

Nexio looking to bring propane-powered bobtail to US market

June 18, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Nexio co-founders share a history with propane engines, plan to manufacture dedicated LPG bobtails for US market.

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The Eastern Propane & Oil team presents a check to Veterans Count for the proceeds of the company’s penny-per-gallon campaign. (Photo courtesy of Eastern Propane & oil)

Companies use their bobtails to share important messages

June 11, 2024 By Chris Markham

Companies across the industry have discovered an opportunity to cover bobtails in support of certain causes, not unlike race car drivers covering their cars in sponsorships.

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Ray Murray Inc. hosts bobtail rodeo in New England

September 1, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Ray Murray Inc. hosted its first Bobtail Rodeo Tournament of Champions with 11 drivers at its facility in Lee, Massachusetts.

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Ray Murray Inc. to host 2022 Bobtail Roadeo

June 27, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Ray Murray Inc. is gearing up for its 2022 Bobtail Roadeo Tournament of Champions, set for Aug. 3 in Lee, Massachusetts.

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Meeting DOT bobtail inspection requirements

June 24, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires a monthly inspection of all cargo tank motor vehicles, also known as bobtails, in service.

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Westmor fits tandem axle bobtail with 6,400-gallon tank

September 23, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Fully loaded at 80 percent capacity, the bobtail weighs under 52,000 pounds, with 18,000 on the front axle and less than 34,000 on the tandem axle.

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

Designing a DOT security plan for your operation

December 6, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 172.802) requires propane retailers to have a written hazmat security plan.

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