In brief

May 6, 2024

First off, in this Monday Morning Messenger, the Texas Propane Gas Association alerts members of an upcoming nationwide roadside enforcement event happening next week. Learn more about what Texas Highway Patrol and commercial motor vehicle enforcement officials will be looking for.

In the second story of the morning, the Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) links to our immensely popular Convention Preview edition of the Texas Propane magazine. The newly published May magazine gives the propane industry a sneak peek of the upcoming 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference along with registration information.

There are 94 people in Texas looking to work in the propane industry. Read our third story of the morning to learn if they are in your area and how you can access their information to see if they are a right fit for your company.

Additionally, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) contacted TPGA and asked if we would share a training survey with our members. The RRC is collecting feedback so they can improve their training. Read our fourth story of the morning to find out how you can submit training feedback.

Lastly, the association is traveling to Irving today for our Q2 board May board meeting. Check out more information about these meetings that are open to all members.

Check out our Quick Links for access to the TPGA Scholarship round that is closing soon, Propane Service Corporation (PSC), the Propane Sales Report Portal, and the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference.

In this issue

Upcoming Roadside Enforcement Event
May Convention Issue
Job Candidates Looking for Work
AFS RRC Training Feedback Wanted
TPGA Board Meeting

Calendar

May 7-8, 2024

TPGA Board & Committee Meetings

May 9, 2024

LPG Charity Fund Bowling Tournament

May 10, 2024

Propane Living

subscription deadline

May 10, 2024

Ad deadline for June Magazine

May 15, 2024

TPGA Scholarship Deadline

May 15, 2024

Propane Sales Reports Due

May 17, 2024

AFS RRC Training

Survey Due

May 27, 2024

TPGA Office Closed for Memorial Day

Annual Calendar

Roadside Enforcement Event Scheduled

for May 14-16, 2024

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck, a nationwide roadside event, is coming up on May 14-16, 2024.

During this three-day initiative across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, expect high-volume inspections of commercial vehicles for compliance with safety regulations.

This year's Roadcheck emphasizes two focus areas: tractor protection systems and controlled substance and alcohol use.

Commercial motor vehicle employers are reminded to:

Enforce clear policies against drug and alcohol use.
Regularly check the FMCSA U.S. Driver & Alcohol Clearinghouse for driver status.

In addition to focusing on tractor protection systems and controlled substance and alcohol use, roadside inspectors over the three days of International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct their routine North American Standard Level I Inspection, which is a thorough 37-step inspection procedure consisting of the examination of vehicle components and driver documentation and requirements.

A vehicle that successfully passes a Level I or V Inspection without any critical vehicle inspection item violations may receive a CVSA decal, which is valid for three months.

During the driver portion of an inspection, inspectors will check the driver’s operating credentials, hours-of-service documentation, Clearinghouse status, seat belt usage, and for alcohol and/or drug impairment.

LEARN MORE

May 2024 Magazine: Convention Preview Issue

In this issue of Texas Propane magazine, the association gives you the much-anticipated Convention Preview edition for May 2024. This May issue gives you the inside scoop for everything you need to know about signing up for the conference and nearly SOLD-OUT expo.

Find out the schedule, registration costs, continuing education training, technical workshops, technology sessions, and top attractions of our host city.

Also in this issue:

· Suspension of the consumer appliance rebate program

· Builder Incentives

· Heat Pump Helper Personal Use Program

· A Look Back: 1975

· The closing Texas scholarship application round

· Inside the Industry, People in Propane, and In Memoriam

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95 Texas Job Applicants Are Looking for Employment in the Texas Propane Industry

ATTENTION Employers! GeneratioNext Propane Workforce Recruitment Program, sponsored by the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), has held 6 outreach sessions across Texas to CDL, HVAC, welding, and automotive schools, resulting in 94 Texas job candidates registered on the Nextgenpropane.com looking for work in the Texas propane gas industry.

So far outreach sessions touting careers in the propane industry have been held in Arlington, Austin, Corpus Christi, and Dallas. More sessions are being scheduled every week with more regions to be covered.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Register on Nextgenpropane.com to search for job candidates, set up a company profile, and start getting alerts on upcoming outreach sessions that you can participate in as an employer. Registration is FREE, paid for by the Propane Council of Texas.

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AFS RRC Training Survey: Propane Industry Feedback Wanted from the Commission

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.

Take Survey