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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.

James Ellis, right, stands with John Whittington, vice president of legislative affairs at Grammer Logistics. Photo by Grammer Logistics

Grammer driver appointed an America’s Road Team captain

January 24, 2022 By Carly Bemer

James Ellis, a professional driver at Grammer Logistics, was selected as a 2022-23 America’s Road Team captain through the American Trucking Association.

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Propane transport photo by Henry Papiano/C Three Logistics

Common carriers mull solutions to challenging driver environment

January 14, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Transportation companies in the propane industry say it’s important to hold conversations with customers about the current business environment.

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Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

In the Know: Shift to an opportunity mindset

January 3, 2022 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources’ Tamera Kovacs addresses challenges and opportunities propane retailers face as they refocus their businesses in 2022.

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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.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, heating season, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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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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Team Drive-Away Inc.

February 25, 2020 By LP Gas Sponsor

Team Drive-Away is a third-party logistics provider specializing in drive-away services. We partner with companies of all sizes…

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Key details about the driver of the tractor-trailer were revealed during the case. Photo: iStock.com/ThomasShanahan

A teaching moment on trucking accidents

May 29, 2019 By John McCoy

A $100 million trucking verdict sheds light on the importance of training drivers and steps to take in the event of an accident.

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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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