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Today is a morning of updates and important reminders.
First off, in this Monday Morning Messenger, in just one week, the number of job seekers using the GeneratioNext Portal has doubled. Find CDL drivers and service techs looking for propane jobs near you. Read the first story of the morning to see where they are from.
Secondly, don't forget that this week, there has been increased roadside enforcement of commercial motor vehicles across the country, including Texas.
Additionally, this Wednesday is the last chance for your children, grandchildren, and student employees to apply for a scholarship for the 2024-2025 scholarship competition. Learn more in our third story of the morning.
Also, the AFS Division of the Railroad Commission (RRC) is still seeking feedback on RRC training. Please see our fourth story of the morning to submit your desires for RRC training.
Lastly, check out our last story of the morning for a preview of what occurred at the board meeting and what you should expect in the after-action report.
Check out our Quick Links section for fast access to the Propane Sales Report Submission Portal, the Propane Service Corporation (PSC) store, the Crossroads Convention Guide, and the 14 training classes being held at Crossroads.
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- 200 Job Seekers
- Increased Enforcement
- Scholarship Deadline This Week
- RRC AFS Training Feedback Wanted
- Board After Action Report Preview
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May 15, 2024
TPGA Scholarship Deadline
May 15, 2024
Propane Sales Reports Due
May 15, 2024
Franchise Tax Reports
Are Due
May 17, 2024
AFS RRC Training
Survey Due
May 27, 2024
TPGA Office Closed for Memorial Day
June 2 - 4, 2024
Propane Days 2024
Washington, DC
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Nearly 200 Texas Job Applicants Are Now Looking for Employment in the Texas Propane Industry | |
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ATTENTION Employers! GeneratioNext Propane Workforce Recruitment Program, sponsored by the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), has held mulitple outreach sessions across Texas to CDL, HVAC, welding, and automotive schools, resulting in nearly 200 Texas job candidates registered on the Nextgenpropane.com looking for work in the Texas propane gas industry.
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Cities where the job candidates are located | |
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Abilene
Alice
Amarillo
Aransas Park
Arlington
Austin
Beaumont
Bishop
Brownsville
Carrolton
Carthage
Cedar Park
Cibolo
Comfort
Converse
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Denton
Desoto
El Paso
Elmendorf
Euless
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Farmers Branch
Forest Hill
Fort Worth
Galveston
Grand Prairie
Hallsville
Harlingen
Houston
Hutto
Ingleside
Irving
Kennedale
Kingsville
La Feria
Lancaster
Longview
Lumberton
Lytle
Magnolia
Mansfield
Marshall
McKinney
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Mineola
Missouri City
Natalia
Nederland
New Braunfels
Odem
Pflugerville
Port Arthur
Richland Hills
Rio Hondo
Robstown
Round Rock
Sachse
San Antonio
San Benito
San Isidro
Seguin
Spring
The Colony
Weslaco
Woodlawn
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Register on Nextgenpropane.com to search for job candidates, set up a company profile, and get alerts on upcoming outreach sessions you can participate in as an employer. Registration is FREE, paid for by the Propane Council of Texas. | |
Reminder: Increased Roadside Enforcement This Week, May 14-16, 2024 | |
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is set for May 14-16, 2024, spanning North America. This 3-day event will involve extensive inspections of commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations, with a special focus this year on tractor protection systems and controlled substance/alcohol use. It's crucial for employers to reinforce policies against drug and alcohol use and regularly monitor the FMCSA U.S. Driver & Alcohol Clearinghouse for driver status.
Inspectors will conduct thorough North American Standard Level I Inspections, comprising a 37-step examination of vehicle components and driver documentation. Vehicles that pass Level I or V Inspections without critical violations may receive a CVSA decal valid for three months. Inspectors will also check the drivers' credentials, hours-of-service records, Clearinghouse status, seat belt usage, and potential impairment.
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Time Ticking! May 15, 2024, is the Deadline for the TPGA Scholarship Foundation
Test Scores Are No Longer Required
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Your final opportunity is here: the TPGA Scholarship Application Round ends this Wednesday!
The Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) provides competitive scholarships for eligible Texas students, whether attending a two-year college, four-year university, or trade school.
TPGA invites student employees of member companies, as well as children and grandchildren of TPGA members pursuing higher education, to apply for a scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss this chance to alleviate tuition costs.
During last week's TPGA meetings, the TPGA Scholarship Foundation Board eliminated the requirement for applicants to submit SAT and ACT scores, which will no longer factor into the selection process.
Submit your application and transcripts by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
For inquiries, contact us at (800)325-7427 ext 2 or email tpgascholarship@txpropane.com.
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Reminder: AFS RRC Training Survey: Propane Industry Feedback Wanted from the Commission
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The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) Alternative Fuels Safety Training Center is committed to providing high-quality customer service. As part of their ongoing effort, the RRC encourages all of the propane industry to take a brief survey and tell the Commission how they are doing and how they can serve the propane industry better.
The deadline to respond to the survey is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024.
To complete the survey, visit the Qualtrics website.
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Board Meeting After Action Report / RRC Update | |
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Last week, the Texas Propane Gas Association had April Richardson, with the Oversight & Safety Division of the Railroad Commission, attend our board meeting in Irving.
April provided several updates, and the board had an open dialogue with several requests that April facilitated in the days after the board meeting. We will be sharing that in a separate email communication this week.
The After Action Board Report, which will be sent separately this week, will provide several important updates, for instance, a pilot program aimed at getting customers' inspection reports the same day as inspections happen by email to check on phones, tablets, and desktops, as well as include several resources beneficial to propane marketers like detailed new AFS contacts as there have been several recent changes and the individual dates each of your trucks are due for inspection. STAY TUNED!
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Do not let ProCOT Programs get axed. Help Texas get its fair share of funding from PERC. The reporting deadline is May 15, 2024 | |
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TPGA members receive Member Only discounts at
Propane Service Corporation
(PSC): Your One Stop Shop
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Read the Convention Issue of the Magazine for the Crossroads Schedule, Special Events, Registration Costs & More | |
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Check out the 14 different training classes at the August 1-3, 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo
& Conference in Allen, TX
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