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ALTERNATE FUEL CORRIDORS CONTINUE TO EXPAND

December 5, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has now completed seven rounds of highway designations under the Alternative Fuel Corridors Program, which seeks to build out a national network of refueling …

EASTERN PROPANE & OIL HOSTS BEERS WITH BUILDERS EVENT

December 5, 2023
What goes into putting together a nice event for builders hosted by a retail propane marketer. We can get a few clues from Eastern Propane & Oil which serves customers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode …

COST SAVINGS FROM PROPANE SCHOOL BUSES SUSTAIN FAMILY BUSINESS

December 5, 2023
BEDFORD, PA. — With propane school buses, Snyder Bus Lines is proving that eco-friendly practices not only benefit the environment but also sustain a family business. The rural school bus contractor, which serves three school …

CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF ROBY’S PROPANE GAS

December 5, 2023
NEW MILFORD, Conn. – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Dead River Company has acquired Roby’s Propane Gas, a propane and distillates delivery business headquartered in West Wareham, Mass. The transaction was completed …

PERKINS DISCUSSES THE SUCCESS OF PODCASTS IN CREATING A CLEAN FUTURE

November 27, 2023
Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council recently commented on LinkedIn on the success of podcasts in educating people about the role of propane on the path to zero: "I always …

DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR 2024 LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

November 27, 2023
PERC invites propane marketers to apply for its second group of Leadership in Energy Ambassadors in 2024. We are looking to identify individuals across the country to join the 44 energy ambassadors that were inducted …

USPS FLEET OPERATORS FIND CLEAN FUEL SOLUTION WITH PROPANE AUTOGAS

November 27, 2023
USPS supplier, DDA Transport, reduces carbon footprint with clean, cost-effective propane trucks LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE — DDA Transport introduced six propane-fueled straight trucks to its fleet, joining a growing number of USPS mail contractors that …

COMPANIES ON THE MOVE

November 27, 2023
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/edp-expands-into-southeastern-ohio/ https://www.trendinginpropane.com/destwin-llc-announces-soc-2-type-ii-compliance/

NPGA SUBMITS HOURS OF SERVICE PETITION

November 27, 2023
On Monday, November 13th, NPGA, along with the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA), petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reconsider part of its Final Rule, Clarification to the Applicability of Emergency Exceptions. In …

LPG WEEK WRAPS UP IN ROME, ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR CAPE TOWN IN 2024

November 27, 2023
The World LPG Association made statements regarding the annual LPG Week which wrapped up for 2023 last week: "THANK YOU for making Rome a success! LPG Week 2023/Rome is over. THANK YOU for making this year's …

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL PROPANE EDUCATION & TRAINING CONFERENCE

November 13, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2024 National Propane Education & Training Conference. Join us on Feb. 21 and 22, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel for the latest in industry-specific education and resources. …

PRESIDENTIAL SCORECARD

November 13, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail With Presidential primaries and caucuses beginning in three months, many will head to the voting booth to decide who will be the Republican and Democratic nominees for President of …

THE REAL COST OF GOVERNMENT OVERREACH

November 13, 2023
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA’s coalition partner, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), has released findings from a landmark study showing the real cost of regulatory overreach by the federal government. …

5 THINGS THE PROPANE INDUSTRY NEEDS TO STOP DOING TODAY

November 13, 2023
By Steve Ahrens Excuse the clickbait headline, but in this instance, I think the “5 things” teaser is warranted. Looking back over the past 20 years or so, it is reassuring to affirm that we’ve made …

PERKINS APPEARS ON WAREHOUSING PODCAST TO DISCUSS PROPANE ROLE

November 13, 2023
Information on the website for "The New Warehouse Podcast" hosted by Kevin Lawton states: In the latest episode of The New Warehouse podcast, linked here, Kevin Lawton welcomes an influential figure in the energy sector—Tucker Perkins, …

ASSOCIATIONS AND PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

November 13, 2023
https://www.trendinginpropane.com/eastern-energy-expo-annouces-premier-sponsors-for-eee-2024/ https://www.trendinginpropane.com/5461-2/ https://www.trendinginpropane.com/cetane-associates-announces-pamela-gioranos-promotion/