Vehicles like this 1961 Chevrolet propane grain truck require regular inspection. Photo by Alan Gibbons

Prioritizing safety in the ag market

August 29, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Using propane on the farm is commonplace, but it presents a unique set of challenges to farmers and propane marketers alike.

Flooding on the farm poses crop drying challenges

August 26, 2019 By James Guyette

Epic rain levels and late planting in the Midwest raise concerns over autumn’s crop drying demand as the farming season nears a close.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Arkansas, crop drying, Georgia, Georgia Gas Distributors, propane distributors, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

This article is tagged with Propane Personality, safety, training and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LPG Spotlight: FS Propane

August 21, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane retailer unites its employees in one place for a unique educational event aimed to better prepare for the future.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, growmark, LPG Spotlight, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service regulations

August 19, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may save the propane industry time and money.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), hours of service (HOS), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, regulatory and posted in Featured, News

Farmers, propane professionals find common ground

August 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Farming roots provide a fertile foundation for becoming a successful propane marketer; similarities abound between the industries.

This article is tagged with Global Gas, Kansas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: July 2019

August 16, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from the around the propane industry including a look at Otodata celebrating LPG day, PMAK members at Propane Days and more

This article is tagged with faces & places, Kansas, Michael Stivala, Midwest, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Otodata, Propane Days, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association, Suburban Propane, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification

August 15, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing.

This article is tagged with cylinders, Department of Transportation (DOT), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), propane cylinder and posted in Featured, News

Moving forward with truck safety

August 13, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

New bobtail designs mitigate back up risks and enhance all-around bobtail safety.

This article is tagged with Blueline bobtail, Jason Soulon, John Hawkins, safety, truck supplement, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The rules established by industry organizations, as well as our own safety policies, are in place for a reason – to keep us safe. iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

Government influence on your truck fleet

August 12, 2019 By LP Gas

The latest on legal and regulatory issues that could impact your company’s trucking fleet and drivers from the National Propane Gas Association.

This article is tagged with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), government, LP gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Sarah Reboli, truck supplement and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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