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Industry news, safety compliance updates, insurance insights, technology trends, and propane business best practices.

Featured · Operations

Meter Ticket at the Bobtail: When It Goes In the Printer

Handbook 44 – 2026 tells the bobtail driver when the meter ticket enters the printer and what the customer copy must show.

October 07, 20266 min read

Operations

Proof of Delivery on the Tablet: What Your Office Stops Chasing

When the delivery ticket lives on the driver's tablet, the office stops chasing signatures, gallons, photos, and customer notes after the truck leaves.

September 27, 20265 min read

Training & Safety

Safety Records in One Place: Inspections, Leak Checks, and Out-of-Gas Files

Keep tank inspections, leak checks, and out-of-gas procedures in one file your safety lead can open when a state inspector asks.

September 27, 20267 min read

Archive

October 28, 2026Propane InsiderCommunity SHIELD Grant Opens a Conversation With State Propane Associations
October 28, 2026Propane InsiderNOAA’s winter outlook gives dispatch a Nov. 19 checkpoint
October 23, 2026Propane InsiderThe Security Plan Has No Small-Business Exception
October 23, 2026Propane InsiderThe Loop That Eats Your Day
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderUpdate Keep-Full Lists and Driver Notes Before Winter
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderTeach New Drivers by Riding Along on Difficult Stops
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderFinish the Record at the Tank
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderReading this newsletter does not make you a better operator.
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderYour Convention Notes Are Full. What Changed in the Yard?
October 19, 2026Propane InsiderBlame the Printer
October 17, 2026Propane InsiderPHMSA's HM-268 Rules Took Effect Sept. 3. Here Is What They Did and Did Not Change
October 17, 2026Propane InsiderWhen a Homeowner Asks AI Who Delivers Propane
October 16, 2026Propane InsiderInsurance Is Rising, and the Paper Trail Is Yours to Fix
October 14, 2026Propane InsiderDid the yard change
October 14, 2026Propane InsiderThe skipped step
October 14, 2026Propane InsiderUpdate Before the Trucks Roll
October 14, 2026Propane InsiderThe Ten-Minute Leak
October 3, 2026Propane InsiderFCRA two-step notices: what pre-adverse and adverse letters must say
September 30, 2026Propane InsiderPropane Driver's On-Site Valve Repair Sparked a Scituate House Fire
September 30, 2026Propane InsiderFrom Roughly 2,600 to About 6,000 Gallons: Let the Route Set Your Bobtail's Tank Size
September 27, 2026OperationsService Tech Work Orders That Close the Loop With the Office
September 27, 2026Training & SafetyDriver Inspection Reports: What Propane Fleets Still Must Keep
September 21, 2026Training & SafetyIs a Field App Worth It? What a Driver or Tech Actually Logs
September 20, 2026OperationsThe Underground Tank Test That Never Leaves the Clipboard
September 19, 2026OperationsThe Snow Path Photo That Never Reaches Dispatch
September 18, 2026OperationsThe Fall Tank Walk That Never Makes the Training File
September 17, 2026Training & SafetyThe Inspector Wants the Training File Before the Coffee Is Poured
September 17, 2026Training & SafetyThe CETP-to-PEP Shift: Keeping Crews Audit-Ready
March 06, 2026Safety & ComplianceLancaster Township, PA: Duplex Damaged in Propane Water-Heater Explosion; Home Condemned
March 06, 2026Safety & ComplianceDetroit, Michigan: Fatal Propane Heater Fire Underscores Indoor Heating Risks and the Need for Documented Safety Practices
February 27, 2026Industry PublicationsLogan Township, New Jersey: Industrial Explosion Spotlights Propane Storage Risk—and the Documentation That Follows
February 20, 2026TechnologyExpand Your Fuel Business with Blink Fuel Software: Powering On-Demand Delivery
February 13, 2026TechnologyBeyond Delivery: The Propane Everything App
February 06, 2026TechnologyIf Not Now… When? Harnessing Technology for Propane Business Growth
January 30, 2026OperationsMobile Apps in Propane Management
January 23, 2026TechnologyEfficient Strategies for Delivery Optimization
January 16, 2026Industry PublicationsEmbracing the Digital Realm for Enhanced Customer Experiences
January 09, 2026TechnologyProactive Strategies Amidst Challenges in Modern Times
January 02, 2026TechnologyPropane Businesses Adapting to the Digital Wave
December 26, 2025TechnologyTech Boosts Propane Business Operations
December 19, 2025TechnologyAI in Fuel Delivery: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction
December 12, 2025TechnologyHow Enterprise Mobile Apps Ignite Business Efficiency
December 05, 2025Industry PublicationsEmbracing Tech Innovations in Propane Delivery
November 28, 2025TechnologyNavigating the Remote Office Landscape
November 21, 2025Industry PublicationsEmbracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Efficiency
November 14, 2025TechnologyStrategies to Cut Costs and Protect Your Propane Business
November 07, 2025Safety & ComplianceHow Technology Transforms the Season into Profitable Opportunities
October 31, 2025OperationsEnhancing Safety and Efficiency with Propane Dispensing The Dispensing Propane Safely program, developed by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), stands as a testament to the industry’s...
October 24, 2025UncategorizedEfficiency Unleashed: Streamlining Propane Dispensing Through Training Features
October 17, 2025Safety & ComplianceSimplifying Legalities: The Crucial Role of Built-in Dispenser Agreements in Propane Dispensing
October 10, 2025Insurance & RiskMastering Propane Dispensing: Training for Safety and Efficiency
October 03, 2025Safety & ComplianceEvaluating Insurance Risks for Businesses: A Comprehensive Approach
September 26, 2025Safety & ComplianceForklift Safety: A Crucial Concern for Propane Company Owners
September 19, 2025Industry PublicationsHarnessing Technological Innovations for Safety Compliance in the Propane Sector
September 12, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnhancing Retail Businesses with Tank Spotter: Automating, Streamlining, and Simplifying Daily Operations
September 05, 2025Insurance & RiskMaximizing Business Success: Unveiling the Power of Hazard Identification
August 29, 2025Sales & MarketingSafeguarding Propane Retailers: Insurance Considerations for Non-Owned Dispenser Sites
August 25, 2025Industry PublicationsThe Power of Consistency: Fueling Success in the Propane Industry
August 22, 2025Sales & MarketingFueling Success: A Propane Business Owner’s Guide to Strategic Acquisitions
August 15, 2025Safety & ComplianceEmpowering Propane Leaders to Improve Their Businesses and Maximize Customer Insights
August 01, 2025Insurance & RiskA Propane Powerhouse: Revolutionize Your Business with Tank Spotter, Custom Fuel App, and the Why Propane Business Owners Can’t Afford to Miss Out on These Tools? In today’s fast-paced and...
July 25, 2025Industry PublicationsComprehensive Insurance Coverage for Propane Truck Operations
July 18, 2025Safety & ComplianceFavorable Propane Inventory Levels Present Opportunities for Business Owners
July 04, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnsuring Propane Safety: The Power of Regular Safety Meetings with Tank Spotter and Propane Safety Pro
June 27, 2025Safety & ComplianceA Comprehensive Guide to Organizing and Documenting Monthly Safety Meetings
June 20, 2025Safety & ComplianceEnsuring Employee Safety: The Importance of Safety Meetings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Propane Delivery
June 13, 2025Industry PublicationsEnhancing Propane Safety Documentation Through Technology
June 11, 2025Industry PublicationsPropane in a Changing World: Embracing Challenges and Unleashing Opportunities
June 06, 2025Sales & MarketingAttracting Young Talent: Strategies for Propane Businesses
May 30, 2025Safety & ComplianceFueling the Fire: Supercharge Your Propane Business with Customer Acquisition Tactics
May 23, 2025Safety & ComplianceBoosting Efficiency and Safety in Your Propane Company with Propane Software
May 16, 2025Industry PublicationsUnderstanding Essential Propane Terminology for Safety and Compliance
May 09, 2025Industry PublicationsThe Benefits of Digitizing Clerical Work for Propane Companies
May 02, 2025Industry PublicationsIncreasing Safety & Efficiency Through Streamlined Technology Solutions
April 25, 2025Industry PublicationsCanadian Propane’s Best-Kept Secret
April 18, 2025Industry PublicationsNew Mobile App Reduces Safety Risks for Propane Dispenser Operations
April 14, 2025Insurance & RiskTank Spotter Revolutionizes Propane Industry with Innovative Propane Dispenser Training Feature
April 11, 2025Industry PublicationsAustin Propane Explosion Destroys Home, Damages 24 Properties
April 04, 2025Industry PublicationsDon’t Lose Your Company Name
March 24, 2025Industry PublicationsHow To Get Highly Effective Free Advertising from Google
March 21, 2025Industry PublicationsUp-and-Coming Apps
March 07, 2025Industry PublicationsSpotting Potential Challenges and Traversing Possible Problems with the Power of a New Technology
February 28, 2025Industry PublicationsLeverage the 34 Flavors of Fuel Delivery Technology
February 24, 2025Industry PublicationsOptimize Propane Operational Efficiency for Improved Profits
February 21, 2025Industry PublicationsNewest Google Changes – A Double Edged Sword for Propane Marketers
February 07, 2025Industry PublicationsLatest Fuel Industry Apps
January 31, 2025Industry PublicationsLow Tech Profit Booster
January 24, 2025Industry PublicationsUltimate Propane Marketing Guide
January 27, 2017Safety & ComplianceTrade Shows Change As Times Change
—GeneralEnhancing Safety and Efficiency with Propane Dispensing Training
—GeneralA Propane Powerhouse: Revolutionize Your Business with Tank Spotter, Custom Fuel App, and the Propane Safety App
—GeneralTank Spotter Launches onto Google Play Store, Empowers Its Position as One of the Most Useful Apps for the Propane Industry
—GeneralDon't Wait for an Incident

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