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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/

NORA Revises Gold Technician Certification

Oilheat service technicians wishing to upgrade their National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Silver Certification to the prestigious Gold level now have a revised and updated Gold program to follow.
Oilheat service technicians wishing to upgrade their National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) Silver Certification to the prestigious Gold level now have a revised and updated… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-revises-gold-technician-certification/

Prepare for New Overtime Rules

If you have salaried employees who are considered exempt from earning overtime pay, you need to know the rules are about to change.
If you have salaried employees who are considered exempt from earning overtime pay, you need to know the rules are about to change. The Department of Labor’s proposed changes… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/prepare-new-overtime-rules/

Heart & Mind

When a home comfort company excels at captivating and motivating buyers, it can grow its customer base, expand margins, and make money like never before.
When a home comfort company excels at captivating and motivating buyers, it can grow its customer base, expand margins, and make money like never before. If those outcomes… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heart-mind/

Saudi Arabia Damages OPEC’s Credibility

In late 2014, Saudi Arabia, and therefore OPEC, opted to maintain and even increase crude production levels in order to defend market share, even though oil prices would collapse. They dismissed the alternative, which was to decrease output and give up ma…
In late 2014, Saudi Arabia, and therefore OPEC, opted to maintain and even increase crude production levels in order to defend market share, even though oil prices would collapse.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/saudi-arabia-damages-opecs-credibility/

Fuel Transition Brings Challenges

As the heating oil industry continues its gradual march toward ultra low sulfur, fuel marketers must be ever more vigilant about protecting tanks and other equipment, according to fuel and tank experts. Energy marketers who distribute on-road and off-r…
As the heating oil industry continues its gradual march toward ultra low sulfur, fuel marketers must be ever more vigilant about protecting tanks and other equipment, according to… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fuel-transition-brings-challenges/

REG Energy Services Brings Biodiesel Downstream

Renewable Energy Group, Inc., the nation's largest producer of biodiesel, is building a presence in the Northeast, where the majority of the nation’s heating oil is sold.
The nation’s largest producer of biodiesel is increasing its presence downstream and working to popularize biodiesel blending. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) is a publicly… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reg-energy-services-brings-biodiesel-downstream/

Slipstream Premium Marine Fuel Stakes Territory in New Jersey

Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc. (AFS) recently announced the addition of six New Jersey locations to its growing roster of marinas representing Slipstream® Premium Marine Fuel. The locations— Morrison’s Marina (Beach Haven), MarineMax (Somers Point), Cau…
Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc. (AFS) recently announced the addition of six New Jersey locations to its growing roster of marinas representing Slipstream® Premium Marine Fuel.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/slipstream-premium-marine-fuel-stakes-territory-new-jersey/

Leverage Current Technology to Improve Productivity

Energy marketers that are not using technology to their maximum advantage often have low productivity. Here is a quick look at factors that contribute to poor productivity. Managers who learn to identify and address these issues are moving closer to solvi…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is sponsored by Cargas Energy, which also sponsors Propane Intel. This is the second of two posts on the topic Productivity Redefined. Energy… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/leverage-current-technology-improve-productivity/

NH Retailers Commend Enactment of Clean Heating Oil Act

Energy retailers in New Hampshire and the New England region are celebrating the enactment of legislation that will improve the efficiency and environmental security of home heating oil while reducing consumer energy costs. New Hampshire Senate Bill SB…
Energy retailers in New Hampshire and the New England region are celebrating the enactment of legislation that will improve the efficiency and environmental security of home… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nh-retailers-commend-enactment-clean-heating-oil-act/

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/

Know Your Risk Tolerance

Risk tolerance is the amount of margin you’re willing to put at risk for profit potential. You need to ask yourself how much margin you are willing to lose to cover operating expenses. A “quick and dirty” way to evaluate your risk tolerance is to ask, …
Risk tolerance is the amount of margin you’re willing to put at risk for profit potential. A “quick and dirty” way to evaluate your risk tolerance is to ask, “How much margin… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/know-your-risk-tolerance/

Impressive Launch for the Tesla Model 3

Even the most enthusiastic Tesla fans couldn’t have predicted the jaw-dropping demand for the new Model 3. About 400,000 people have slapped down a $1,000 deposit for an electric sedan that won’t go on sale for nearly two years. The Tesla Model 3 was one …
Even the most enthusiastic Tesla fans couldn’t have predicted the jaw-dropping demand for the new Model 3. About 400,000 people have slapped down a $1,000 deposit for an electric… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/impressive-launch-tesla-model-3/

AFC First Merges With Renew Financial

A Pennsylvania-based finance company that serves the residential heating and cooling industry is enhancing its HVAC lending programs after merging with an innovative California lender best known for its work in residential solar energy financing.
A Pennsylvania-based finance company that serves the residential heating and cooling industry is enhancing its HVAC lending programs after merging with an innovative California… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/afc-first-merges-renew-financial/

PERC Revises Gas Check Program

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently completed a revision to the Gas Check safety program to better support dealers in protecting customers and managing risks. Gas Check is a PERC program that provides the propane industry with volu…
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently completed a revision to the Gas Check safety program to better support dealers in protecting customers and managing risks.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/perc-revises-gas-check-program/

Dynamics of Supply, Production and Inventory Are in Play

At the time of this writing in early April, a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC oil producers was scheduled for the 17th of the month, to take place in Doha, Qatar. This April meeting followed an earlier,…
At the time of this writing in early April, a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC oil producers was scheduled for the 17th of the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/dynamics-supply-production-and-inventory-are-play/

Kinder Morgan Abandons Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline

The Oilheat industry is facing a little less pressure now following last month’s decision by Kinder Morgan to abandon the proposed Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline (NED), which would have brought natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylva…
The Oilheat industry is facing a little less pressure now following last month’s decision by Kinder Morgan to abandon the proposed Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline (NED), which… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/kinder-morgan-abandons-northeast-energy-direct-pipeline/

OHCC, NYOHA and NORA Open Shared Facility

The heating oil industry has a place to call home in New York. The New York Oil Heating Association, the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the National Oilheat Research Alliance held an open house last month for their new shared facility in Plainview, NY.
The heating oil industry has a place to call home in New York. The New York Oil Heating Association, the Oil Heat Comfort Corp. and the National Oilheat Research Alliance held… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/ohcc-nyoha-and-nora-open-shared-facility/

NORA Solicits Proposals for R&D Funding

The National Oilheat Research Alliance is soliciting proposals in several categories for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that qualify for NORA funding. NORA recently issued its first Program Opportunity Notice (PON) of 2016, see…
The National Oilheat Research Alliance is soliciting proposals in several categories for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that qualify for NORA funding.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nora-solicits-proposals-rd-funding/

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