Tag: propane liability

When Safety Records Become the Real Acquisition Challenge

Acquiring another propane company often looks like a very straightforward process on paper. New customers, additional gallons, expanded territory, and greater market presence can all make an acquisition seem attractive. What frequently receives less attention is the condition of the acquired company’s safety documentation. For many propane marketers, the most difficult part of an acquisition… Continue reading When Safety Records Become the Real Acquisition Challenge

NFPA Campaign Reinforces a Simple Truth: Safety Requires Constant Attention

New Initiative Highlights the Importance of Compliance, Training, and Documentation The propane industry operates in an environment where safety is never optional. Every delivery, service call, inspection, and customer interaction carries great responsibility. That reality is at the heart of the National Fire Protection Association’s latest public awareness effort – a campaign titled, “Safety Doesn’t… Continue reading NFPA Campaign Reinforces a Simple Truth: Safety Requires Constant Attention

Insurance Premiums Surge: Why Propane Delivery Fleets Are Turning to Digital Safety Records

Insurance costs for propane marketers have moved from a routine line item to a board-level concern. Across multiple regions, underwriters are tightening standards, increasing deductibles, and reassessing fleets with a sharper lens on risk controls. For propane delivery companies operating bobtails, service trucks, and bulk transports, the message from carriers is clear: documented, verifiable safety… Continue reading Insurance Premiums Surge: Why Propane Delivery Fleets Are Turning to Digital Safety Records

How Digital Documentation Protects Propane Companies From Legal Risks

On October 21, 2025, a devastating explosion in Bowne Township, Michigan, shook the propane industry. A home on Freeport Avenue near 100th Street was completely leveled after a propane tank exploded, sending two people to the hospital with serious burn injuries. The Freeport Fire Department confirmed that the blast triggered a fire that destroyed the… Continue reading How Digital Documentation Protects Propane Companies From Legal Risks

Slash Your Company’s Insurance Costs with Safety in 2025

Propane company owners understand that running a tight ship is essential for success; delivering fuel safely and reliably keeps customers happy and businesses profitable. But in 2025, a new pressure point looms large: escalating insurance costs. Industry data and recent developments signal that insurers are tightening the screws, driven by extreme weather events, regulatory demands,… Continue reading Slash Your Company’s Insurance Costs with Safety in 2025