Suburban Propane's national hiring event spawned 47 locations over 22 states to promote openings for drivers, service techs and CSRs.. Photo: Urupong/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Bill seeks to revitalize driver apprenticeship pilot program

May 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act would remove the regulatory burdens that prevent drivers ages 18-20 from participating in interstate trucking.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), employees, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

NPGA evaluates options after FMCSA denies hours-of-service exemption

May 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied an application from the National Propane Gas Association for an hours-of-service special exemption.

This article is tagged with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours of service (HOS), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Steve Kaminski, truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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.

This article is tagged with Indiana, NTEA, propane trucks, truck drivers, Work Truck Show and posted in News

Retailer develops new wheel chock policies

August 11, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Requiring steel or aluminum chocks is part of one company’s improved approach to support the propane industry’s safety efforts.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, safety, truck drivers, trucks and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Suburban Propane's national hiring event spawned 47 locations over 22 states to promote openings for drivers, service techs and CSRs.. Photo: iStock.com/Urupong

New tools available for propane marketers amid driver shortage

July 1, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Several resources have become available for propane retailers to grow their businesses and address the driver shortage head on.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NC-TEC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

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

Propane industry drivers share likes of the job

June 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The drivers with whom we talked provided a glimpse of what drew them to propane and shared why they would recommend the job to others.

This article is tagged with Blue Flame Blog, Christensen Inc., propane delivery, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Bob Costello has driven for Van Unen Miersma Propane for more than 25 years. Photo courtesy of Joshua Martinez – Almanac Agency, Nashville, Tennessee; DustyPixel/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty images

Truck drivers find purpose in the propane industry

June 16, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane truck drivers explain how the industry delivers an enjoyable way to make a quality living while connecting with customers.

This article is tagged with California, Christensen Inc., Ferrellgas, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Oregon, propane industry, truck drivers, Washington and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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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.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, drivers, Ferrellgas, Gulf Coast, propane market metrics, propane trucks, stock, stock watch, Suburban Propane, truck drivers, trucking, trucks and posted in Propane Market Metrics

9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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