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USPS contractor Nicholas Trucking adds propane autogas vehicles

November 1, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Nicholas Trucking Co., a Pennsylvania-based contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, added three Ford F-750 trucks fueled with propane autogas to its fleet.

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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.

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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.

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New study: Propane terminal tractors run cleaner than diesel

June 1, 2023 By Gabriella Mercado

Data from a new study with PERC shows a reduction in emissions from using propane-powered terminal tractors compared to diesel.

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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.