Propane fleet operators often struggle when it comes to developing an effective driver performance management program. The challenge for most companies in this industry is usually the first logical step of any performance management program: defining and developing a productivity measurement.
Read More They are at it again. The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has published yet another proposed increase for the infamous bobtail tax.
Read More Like any North American company operating a fleet, the propaneindustry is experiencing the financial and customer service painassociated with high driver turnover.
Read More Caroline Guay was looking out the window of her home one-day several years ago when she saw something out of the ordinary.
Read More Propane industry engineers are not sitting idle as truckers face pressure to cut pollution from tractor-trailer engines left running once the rigs complete a long day’s haul.
Read More The subject of bobtail efficiency is always relevant to propane marketers. Educational sessions on any aspect of this subject have no problem attracting attendees and interest.
Read More A nationwide shortage of truck drivers has propane retailers and distributors struggling to find enough operators to properly pilot their fleets, and may force employers to substantially up their pay scales if they hope to be in high gear when the snow flies.
Read More After killing his wife in 1995, a distraught man drove away and attempted to commit suicide by ramming his vehicle into a propane delivery truck. The man received only minor cuts and bruises, but the propane truck driver received major injuries to his back and neck and ended up on permanent physical disability.
Read More A push by Toyota’s Hino Motors to earn more of the U.S. commercial delivery truck business should provide a turbocharged, 260-horsepower propane engine suitable for use in bobtails, buses, medium-duty delivery vehicles and other class 7 applications by 2006.
Read More Safer bobtails integrate performance, maintenance technology
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