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The VIP Treatment

When Kauffman Gas gets a new account, they aim to keep it. The Atglen, PA, propane company places top priority on reliable customer service and avoids problems at all costs, particularly fuel run-outs.
When Kauffman Gas gets a new account, they aim to keep it. The Atglen, PA, propane company places top priority on reliable customer service and avoids problems at all costs,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/vip-treatment/

New Frontiers in Fuel Delivery

As Scully Signal Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is engaging with customers and investing in engineering to help fuel distributors pursue new opportunities. Executive Vice President Katrina Scully Ohl, granddaughter of company founder Frank Scu…
As Scully Signal Co. celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is engaging with customers and investing in engineering to help fuel distributors pursue new opportunities. Executive… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-frontiers-fuel-delivery/

Stay on Top of Vehicle Maintenance with Telematics

Maintaining a properly functioning fleet is a vital part of operations for companies in the oil and propane industries, and regular vehicle maintenance plays an important role in keeping vehicles running efficiently.
Maintaining a properly functioning fleet is a vital part of operations for companies in the oil and propane industries, and regular vehicle maintenance plays an important role in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/stay-top-vehicle-maintenance-telematics/

‘Non-Negative’ Results Require Proper Handling

All Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated businesses that operate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Combination Weight Rating of at least 26,001 pounds are required to have a Drug & Alcohol Testing Program in place.
As addressed in previous articles, all Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated businesses that operate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Combination Weight… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/non-negative-results-require-proper-handling/

FMCSA Audits and Reviews Can Have Costly Consequences

Audit: a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Whether it is the Internal Revenue Service or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reviewing documents and procedures, audits can be stressful processes that extend to uncomfortab…
Audit: a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Whether it is the Internal Revenue Service or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reviewing documents… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fmcsa-audits-and-reviews-can-have-costly-consequences/

Inside the Electronic Logging Device Mandate

Many carriers and drivers in the transportation industry have expressed opposition to the ELD mandate, concerned about the devices affect on their operations.
The transportation industry has been buzzing about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for months now. Many carriers and drivers have expressed opposition to the mandate,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/inside-electronic-logging-device-mandate/

Five Ways to Streamline Fuel Delivery With GPS

Across energy markets, businesses are modernizing fleet management with technology to ensure first-rate transportation. In many instances, oil and gas fleets are responsible for transporting millions of dollars’ worth of propane, heating oil and diesel to…
Across energy markets, businesses are modernizing fleet management with technology to ensure first-rate transportation. In many instances, oil and gas fleets are responsible for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/five-ways-streamline-fuel-delivery-gps/

Heil Unveils Latest Trailer Builds Featuring Civacon’s COPS at WPMA

Civacon, part of OPW, is proud to announce that Heil Trailer International, Cleveland, TN, unveiled a new truck and trailer at the recent Western Petroleum Marketers Association’s (WPMA) National Convention & Convenience Store Expo in Las Vegas, NV, that …
Civacon, part of OPW, is proud to announce that Heil Trailer International, Cleveland, TN, unveiled a new truck and trailer at the recent Western Petroleum Marketers Association’s… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heil-unveils-latest-trailer-builds-featuring-civacons-cops-wpma/

Hazmat Requirements Are Demanding and Detailed

With so much focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding issues such as Hours-of-Service and Drug & Alcohol Testing, it’s easy to forget that hazmat carriers have their very own set of regulations to comply with.
With so much focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding issues such as Hours-of-Service and Drug & Alcohol Testing, it’s easy to forget that hazmat… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/hazmat-requirements-are-demanding-and-detailed/

Keep Strong Documentation on Drivers

Many motor carriers assume that as long as their business doesn’t employ CDL drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of over 26,000 pounds, that the Federal M…
Many motor carriers assume that as long as their business doesn’t employ CDL drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/keep-strong-documentation-drivers/

Keep Great Vehicle Maintenance Records

Most business owners who operate DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) realize the importance of keeping up on vehicle maintenance. What is not always clearly understood is the thorough documentation the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administratio…
Most business owners who operate DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) realize the importance of keeping up on vehicle maintenance. What is not always clearly understood… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/keep-great-vehicle-maintenance-records/

Primer on Post-Accident Procedures

Accidents. No matter what type of business you operate, these are the last situations you want your company to be involved in. In addition to any injury or trauma that occurs, a DOT-qualifying accident can “red-flag” the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad…
Accidents. No matter what type of business you operate, these are the last situations you want your company to be involved in. In addition to any injury or trauma that occurs,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/primer-post-accident-procedures/

Know Your Drug & Alcohol Test Procedures

Most Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated businesses understand whe or if they are required to “get their drivers drug tested.” Here's what they need to know. However, there are many components of a compliant DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program …
Most Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated businesses that operate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Combination Weight Rating of at least 26,001 pounds or who… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/know-your-drug-alcohol-test-procedures/

Preventing Non-Compliant Driver Behavior

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expects all Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated business owners to do their part in dissuading non-compliant behavior while drivers are on the road, but aside from accompanying drivers on th…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expects all Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated business owners to do their part in dissuading non-compliant… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/preventing-non-compliant-driver-behavior/

An Inside Look at the 100/150 Air-Mile Exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) hours-of-service regulations are a complex set of rules that are aimed at ensuring drivers of large vehicles are not too tired or overworked to drive safely.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) hours-of-service regulations are a complex set of rules that are aimed at ensuring drivers of large vehicles are not… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/inside-look-100150-air-mile-exemption/

Federal Carrier Regulations and Small Truck Fleets

FMCSA does not differentiate between long-haul truckers and local fuel companies
FMCSA does not differentiate between long-haul truckers and local fuel companies Anybody who has gone through the process of obtaining a DOT number has had some experience with… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/federal-carrier-regulations-and-small-truck-fleets/

Propane Tank Monitoring with Schmitt

Remote transmitters help eliminate run-outs and short fills
Remote transmitters help eliminate run-outs and short fills Remote monitoring of fuel tank levels is a practice that is growing in usage across North America because it has the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/propane-tank-monitoring-schmitt/

Remote Monitoring Propane Storage Tanks With Wesroc

NY company reads fill levels remotely to maintain delivery efficiency while avoiding run-outs.
NY company reads fill levels remotely to maintain delivery efficiency while avoiding run-outs. Remote tank monitoring can be a powerful tool in the hands of an ambitious energy… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/remote-monitoring-propane-storage-tanks-wesroc/

Truck Driver Pay Is a Thorny Issue

Payment by mile is the norm in long-distance hauling
Payment by mile is the norm in long-distance hauling While a driver shortage continues to plague the trucking industry, it is very important for owners of trucking companies to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/truck-driver-pay-thorny-issue/

GPS Tracking with NexTraq

Managers can gain better control of operations
Managers can gain better control of operations Modern GPS tracking tools for the fleet can do more than just locate company vehicles and optimize routes. Oil &… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/gps-tracking-nextraq/

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