One year after Nexio outlined its vision at the Western show to bring a propane-powered bobtail to the U.S. market, it displayed the vehicle in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

What’s next for Nexio’s propane-powered bobtail

October 20, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Propane-powered bobtail project reaches certification and demonstration stage.

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This article is tagged with bobtail, Nexio, October 2025, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The anatomy of a bobtail. (Photo courtesy of Westmor Industries)

Breaking down the anatomy of a bobtail

June 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Driver comfort, convenience and safety are among the many features built into the industry’s iconic vehicle.

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This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, bobtails, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), June 2025, Mike Walters, propane bobtails, Superior Energy Systems, truck bodies, trucking, trucks, Walter Smith, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Mid-year 2024 propane industry observations

July 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Here are some of our biggest observations about the propane industry from the first half of this year.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cummins, Ditech, July 2024, Manchester Tank, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, UGI Corp., Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Young Professionals Council and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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Propane marketer uncovers trucking solutions at LP Gas Growth Summit

June 27, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Westmor Industries landed a new customer last year thanks to teamwork, perseverance, timing and its decision to attend its first LP Gas Growth Summit.

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This article is tagged with bobtails, Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, propane bobtails, Summit Success Stories, trucks, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections.

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This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, propane bobtails, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Ray Murray Inc. hosts bobtail rodeo in New England

September 1, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Ray Murray Inc. hosted its first Bobtail Rodeo Tournament of Champions with 11 drivers at its facility in Lee, Massachusetts.

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This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtail drivers, bobtails, fisher, Lin's Propane Trucks, Marshall Excelsior Co. (MEC), Massachusetts, New England, propane bobtails, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI), safety and posted in News

Shawn Treat

In the Know: Truck maintenance

June 30, 2022 By Shawn Treat

Shawn Treat from Propane Resources discusses the importance of truck maintenance and repairs – while considering shortages with labor and supplies.

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This article is tagged with driver safety, fleet vehicles, In the Know, propane bobtails, propane resources, truck drivers, trucks 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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This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, John McCoy, Legal Brief, New York, propane, propane bobtails, propane industry, propane trucks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Green-LP

April 5, 2019 By LP Gas Sponsor

Green-LP is a family-owned propane bobtail and service truck manufacturer located near Springfield, Missouri. Green-LP has a long…

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This article is tagged with propane bobtails, service trucks, transports and posted in Southeastern Showcase

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

March 1, 2017 By LP Gas

The Southeastern Showcase section features companies exhibiting at the Propane Expo, including Freightliner Custom Chassis.

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This article is tagged with CleanFuel USA, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., LP Gas Southeastern Showcase, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane autogas, propane bobtails, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Southeastern Showcase and posted in Southeastern Showcase