Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), regulations, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The right insurance can be a confusing task for any business but especially for propane marketers. (Cover: Serts/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images (cube); Yongyut Chanthaboot (sign), Koksikoks (stripes), BlueJay (dollar sign)/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How retailers are solving the insurance puzzle

September 18, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

From liability to workers’ compensation coverage, propane marketers must manage risk and meet the unique needs of the industry to protect their operations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Gray Gray & Gray, insurance, liability and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, regulations, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Suburban Propane's national hiring event spawned 47 locations over 22 states to promote openings for drivers, service techs and CSRs.. Photo: Urupong/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Bill seeks to revitalize driver apprenticeship pilot program

May 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act would remove the regulatory burdens that prevent drivers ages 18-20 from participating in interstate trucking.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), employees, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Grant dollars to benefit propane refueling, recharging solutions

April 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

A grant program makes up to $700 million available for propane autogas refueling solutions or propane-powered recharging solutions.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel, autogas, Department of Transportation (DOT), propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane infrastructure and posted in Featured

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PERC: Grant funding allows ports to decarbonize using propane

March 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Ports can replace their diesel and gasoline-powered equipment with clean energy alternatives such as propane-powered port tractors, forklifts and other cargo handling equipment.

This article is tagged with Decarbonizing, Department of Transportation (DOT), diesel, electricity, forklifts, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology and posted in Featured

Funding aims to strengthen pipeline, hazardous materials safety

March 24, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The federal grants are for projects that will train first responders, strengthen safety programs, reduce environmental impacts and educate the public on local safety initiatives.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), hazmat, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), pipelines, safety and training and posted in News