The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in January in San Antonio. LP Gas attended the event and captured this photo of PERC’s Elena Scott, left, Stuart Flatow and Courtney Gendron. Soon after the event, Flatow announced he was stepping down as the vice president of safety and training. Photo by Joelle Harms

Faces & Places: March 2019

March 22, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A look around the propane industry

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S2G 8.8L propane autogas fueled chassis image courtesy of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Propane autogas plays part at popular Work Truck Show

March 21, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More than 14,000 industry professionals from 28 countries attended The Work Truck Show, where exhibits featured propane autogas-fueled vehicles and engines.

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Propane safety director highlights policies, procedures and software

March 21, 2019 By Joelle Harms

Ray Collins, Sapp Bros‘ propane safety director, discusses the company’s use of P3 Software to instruct employees on its safety policies.

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PERC approves propane projects during conference call

March 12, 2019 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved three funding requests and also discussed taking steps to form a new strategic plan.

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Lyndon Rickards of Eastern Propane & Oil, center, participates in a panel discussion at the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in San Antonio. Randy Warner is second from left. Photo by Joelle Harms

Advocating for workforce education

March 4, 2019 By Randy Warner

National Safety & Trainer’s Conference brings safety stakeholders together for invaluable conversation on workforce education.

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Propane 1075 placard. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Addressing the propane industry’s gallon sales decline

March 1, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle looks into how the propane indsutry can reverse its recent downward sales trend.

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How to find the right training methods for your propane operation

February 20, 2019 By Joelle Harms

Paraco Gas Director of Safety David Latourell examines various propane industry training techniques and methods, including classroom, hands-on,…

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Keeping receipts with customer IDs should be a high priority for all sales. Photo: iStock.com/Sezeryadigar

Attorney shares case examples with propane professionals

February 6, 2019 By Joelle Harms

Do you know the difference between an “out of gas” situation vs. an “interruption in service”? Attorney John Hansen shares insight into the commonly mistaken phrase.

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PERC Safety & Technical Training Working Group update

January 31, 2019 By Joelle Harms

PERC’s Safety & Technical Training Working Group is bringing its documentation system in house, which will allow trainers and propane marketers to better document training.

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PERC names senior vice president for communications

January 29, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Tina Wilson will oversee the council’s integrated communications and marketing strategy, which includes the “Propane Can Do That” campaign.

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