Tag: propane recordkeeping

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

ACE Driver Training Program Earns Federal Validation, Raising the Bar for Propane Fleet Safety

FMCSA audit confirms NPGA curriculum meets federal training standards for hazardous materials drivers. Safety training has always been one of the propane industry’s most important investments. Now, that commitment has received a significant endorsement from federal regulators. The National Propane Gas Association’s ACE (Advanced Commercial Education) driver training program has successfully passed an audit conducted… Continue reading ACE Driver Training Program Earns Federal Validation, Raising the Bar for Propane Fleet Safety

NFPA 58 Inspection Changes Could Raise Costs for Propane Fleets as Early as 2027

New proposed revisions to NFPA 58 are expected to significantly change how propane companies manage ASME tank inspections – particularly for older residential tank fleets. For many small and mid-sized propane marketers, the impact could show up quickly in both compliance workload and operating costs. A Major Shift in Tank Inspection Requirements Under the proposed… Continue reading NFPA 58 Inspection Changes Could Raise Costs for Propane Fleets as Early as 2027