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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Containers must maintain required distances from buildings and sources of ignition. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

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Fisk unveils new truck inventory ready today

October 1, 2024 By LP Gas Sponsor

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Fisk is now offering new inventory propane tank service and delivery trucks, available for immediate purchase. Gain more up-time and improve efficiency today with a stick or knuckle boom truck from Fisk.

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Crystal Flash’s bobtail thanking U.S. veterans is indicative of a movement across the industry. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Flash)

Learn about what’s happening in the trucking space

June 21, 2024 By Chris Markham

The propane industry relies on employees who come from all walks of life. A prime example of this is the company Crystal Flash in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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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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James Ellis, right, stands with John Whittington, vice president of legislative affairs at Grammer Logistics. Photo by Grammer Logistics

Grammer driver appointed an America’s Road Team captain

January 24, 2022 By Carly Bemer

James Ellis, a professional driver at Grammer Logistics, was selected as a 2022-23 America’s Road Team captain through the American Trucking Association.

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Propane industry explores shifts in supply, distribution patterns

November 6, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Changes in supply and distribution dynamics are forcing propane industry leaders to ponder the potential impacts on marketers’ ability to serve customers reliably this winter.

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Course teaches drivers how to handle accident reports

June 5, 2017 By Clara Richter

A course developed by CarriersEdge uses a four-step process to teach drivers the safety procedures and legal responsibilities that follow an accident.

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Hours-of-service restart rule for truckers preserved

December 12, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

A bill that will fund the federal government into April 2017 also provides some relief for the trucking industry, including operational propane vehicles.

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IMT adds Kahn Truck Equipment as distributor

April 1, 2015 By LP Gas

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. (IMT) added Kahn Truck Equipment Co., located in St. Louis, to its distributor network….

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