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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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.

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Work Truck Week dates set through March 2030

September 27, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

NTEA’s annual Work Truck Week will be returning to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis every March through 2030.

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Assess your vehicle fleet

June 20, 2022 By Marty Kirshner and Joe Ciccarello

There are many factors for a propane retailer to weigh when deciding on a truck purchase in the current market, according to Gray, Gray & Gray.

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June 2022: Truck driver shortage

June 7, 2022 By LP Gas

The data for June 2022 highlights the truck driver shortage in the U.S. and the number of new drivers needed in the future.

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LPG Spotlight: MS Propane

May 20, 2022 By Carly Bemer

A Missouri-based propane retailer is on the forefront of industry tech due to a unique partnership with its sister company.

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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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Runnion Equipment expands Knapheide product line

June 30, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Runnion Equipment can now expand into the sales and upfitting of service/utility bodies and dump bodies supplied by Knapheide, the company says.

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TerraVest Capital to acquire propane bobtail builder

March 16, 2015 By LP Gas

TerraVest Capital Inc. announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has agreed to acquire the assets of…

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