Consider the volume and weight of the propane you plan to haul regularly to determine the appropriate truck size. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

In the Know: Truck purchases

April 23, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas and Propane Resources. This month, Shawn Treat discusses how to purchase…

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Propane retailers share supply strategies of past 10 years

April 17, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The anniversary winter marking 10 years since the propane supply and distribution challenges of 2013-14 is now complete.

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Fisk designs flip latch drawer system

July 12, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Fisk Tank Carrier is sharing details about a new flip latch drawer system that it says improves the productivity of the operator.

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Stick boom flexibility for the hard to reach jobs

July 1, 2023 By LP Gas Sponsor

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Featuring a Liftmoore stick boom, an all aluminum bed and ample storage, the Fisk TX-2 propane tank service and installation truck is designed for efficiency.

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Driver preferences factor into truck decisions now more than ever. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

What propane retailers are saying about drivers, trucks, operations

June 19, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Learn what some propane retailers are doing to meet labor and supply chain challenges, according to LP Gas’ 2023 Top Propane Retailers survey.

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Truck companies that serve the propane industry are experiencing difficulties securing chassis with the exact specifications marketers are requesting due to delays on the manufacturing side. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Truck-buying process requires planning, patience

June 15, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked the propane industry’s truck companies about their offerings, the supply chain and what they’re hearing from propane marketers.

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Westmor Industries purchases Metzler Bros.

January 5, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Morris, Minnesota-based Westmor Industries has acquired Metzler Bros. Tank Truck & Trailer, expanding Westmor’s presence in the mid-eastern U.S.

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Propane truck photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

How to capitalize on propane autogas opportunities in 2023

December 20, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane marketers will continue to have an opportunity in 2023 when it comes to autogas – and not just for school buses, according to Roush CleanTech.