Industry’s iconic vehicle, the bobtail, draws attention

June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

A Propane Education & Research Council campaign focuses on bobtail rollover prevention.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, heritage propane, Mike Walters, Paul Grady, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Revere Gas, safety, safety and training, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue

Propane fleet event motors into Maryland International Raceway

June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Attendees will have the opportunity to see propane autogas cars, trucks and lawnmowers. In addition, Susan Roush-McClenaghan, driver for the Roush Drag Team, will exhibit her propane-powered Ford Mustang racecar and discuss her experience racing an autogas vehicle.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, autogas, Clean Cities, Maryland, PERC, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Roush CleanTech, Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP) and posted in News

Natural gas riding high on supply, but don’t count propane out

June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum.

This article is tagged with compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), Mike Taylor, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane supply, Roy Willis, supply and pricing, Western Propane Trade Show and posted in Current Issue

Employee awareness program focuses on bobtail rollover prevention

June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

Split seconds. That’s all it takes for a propane bobtail to veer slightly off the road and past the point of no return.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, heritage propane, Mike Walters, Paul Grady, PERC, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Revere Gas, safety, safety and training, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue

Kids website highlights safety, awareness of propane

June 1, 2012 By Jennifer Webb

The black-and-white lines of the PropaneKids.com coloring book page look simple enough. Behind those uncomplicated images, however, lies a savvy marketing strategy that could draw new and future customers and position propane marketers as safe, dependable and community-friendly businesses.

This article is tagged with Auxier Gas, Jennifer Webb, Logica3, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety and training, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue

Consumer confidence in propane tied to trained, certified workforce

June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

NFPA requirements, DOT compliance, motor carrier rules, OSHA standards, fuel gas code provisions: The list of rules and regulations to which today’s retail propane marketer must comply can seem endless.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), Department of Transportation (DOT), John McCoy, Mike Caldarera, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

People news for May 2012

May 9, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

The latest news from people working in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with base engineering, Eastern Propane & Oil, people news, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in News

Former AmeriGas chief reflects on career, plans for retirement

May 4, 2012 By Brian Richesson

Gene Bissell took some time recently to answer questions from LP Gas Editor in Chief Brian Richesson about AmeriGas’ purchase of Heritage Propane and the state of the propane industry.