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

Zac Cromie is general manager-propane at Smith Propane & Oil. Photo by Brian Richesson

Takeaways from a first-time Propane Days attendee

August 16, 2019 By Zac Cromie

Zac Cromie of Smith Propane & Oil in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, shares his experience from his first trip to the industry’s legislative event.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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

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

Propane Personality: Team Drive-Away’s Steve Wambold

July 26, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with the CEO of Team Drive-Away

This article is tagged with Ferrellgas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Personality, Steve Wambold and posted in Current Issue

NPGA officers for 2019-20 are, from left, Bob Barry of Bergquist, Michelle Bimson-Maggi of AmeriGas, Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas and Denis Gagne of Eastern Propane. Photo courtesy of NPGA

Randy Thompson leads new class of NPGA officers

July 11, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas heads the NPGA’s new class of officers, sworn in as chairman during the mid-year board of directors meeting.

This article is tagged with Bob Barry, Chris Earhart, Dan Myers, Denis Gagne, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Randy Thompson, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) and posted in News

Propane can’t afford to sit idle during government gridlock

July 9, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Lobbying congressional leaders on propane’s advantages is a valuable exercise for industry members, especially in today’s energy environment.

This article is tagged with Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Days and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Otodata adds business development consultant to staff

July 2, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Rita Pecilunas brings experience from the National Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council and other industry organizations to Otodata.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Otodata, people news, Rita Pecilunas and posted in News

Cavagna North America hires North American product manager

June 24, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Randy Warner, formerly of Ferrellgas and Warner C3H8 Consulting, will now serve as the product manager for North America at Cavagna North America.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, Missouri, Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC), Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), people news, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, state association and posted in News

A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Blue Star Gas, Hawaii, Hurricane Harvey, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), state association, Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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