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.

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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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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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Marketers must keep an eye on the supply chain

June 24, 2021 By Brian Richesson

An overwhelming majority of companies participating in LP Gas’ annual Top Propane Retailers survey in late 2020 said they planned to buy trucks in 2021.

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Blossman Gas utilizes this Ford F-750 with a 6.8-liter V-10 engine. The company has 396 autogas vehicles in service across its fleet. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas)

Potential unleashed: Propane autogas market continues to evolve

June 9, 2021 By Chris Lewis

Propane industry leaders are confident that autogas is burning a path to popularity, especially in the Class 3-7 vehicle market.

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Session offers propane industry insights into motor vehicle accidents

April 22, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at Lytx Inc., explored the causes of motor vehicle accidents in the propane industry during an educational session at the Propane Expo.

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Custom Truck & Equipment

March 1, 2017 By LP Gas

The Southeastern Showcase section features companies exhibiting at the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, including Custom Truck & Equipment.

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Superior Energy Services uses kenworth T370 medium-duty trucks for its bobtails

Medium-duty truck provides extra traction for winter conditions

March 28, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Kenworth’s T370 medium-duty truck offers an excellent turning radius, according to the company. The Kenworth T370 comes with…

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Kenworth of Louisiana opens new facility

December 18, 2015 By Megan Smalley

Kenworth of Louisiana-Shreveport, a Kenworth dealer, opened a facility in Bossier City, La., that occupies a 2,000-square-foot office…

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