Building a Stronger Propane Driver Pipeline Starts Before You Need One


Successful propane marketers are treating workforce development as a long-term business strategy rather than an emergency hiring effort. Finding qualified CDL drivers with hazardous materials endorsements has become one of the propane industry’s most persistent challenges. As experienced drivers retire and competition for commercial drivers intensifies, many fuel marketers are discovering that waiting until a… Continue reading Building a Stronger Propane Driver Pipeline Starts Before You Need One

Ohio Lowers Age for Hazardous Materials Endorsement to Support Propane Transport


On July 2, 2025, Ohio’s governor signed House Bill 96 – a provision embedded in the state’s funding legislation extending through fiscal year 2027 – that allows commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders aged 18 to 20 to receive a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) for intrastate propane transport. Background on HME Requirements Until now, Ohio was among… Continue reading Ohio Lowers Age for Hazardous Materials Endorsement to Support Propane Transport