June 24, 2019

MONDAY MORNING MESSENGER

In Brief In this issue of the Monday Morning Messenger , read our Top Story of the afternoon to find out what additional federal regulatory agency will be coming to Convention. This agency has many rule changes on the way. Secondly, find out the Top 10 Reasons you should come to Convention in Corpus Christi, TX this Summer. Additionally, in this issue, find out who was recently elected as Chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Lastly, for nearly two decades, the Propane Council of Texas has offered a beautiful wall calendar packed with propane safety tips and recipes. Read about how you can provide this amazing asset with your name branded on it to your customers in the Marketing Minute .

MEMBERS ONLY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER In this issue In Brief Top Story: FMCSA The Top 10 New RRC Chairman Marketing Minute CALENDAR June 30, 2019 Texas Association of Pupil Transportation Expo (ProCOT/PERC booth) Dallas, TX U.S. DOT PHMSA Hazmat Registration Due before July 1, 2019 July 1, 2019 2019 Crossroads Propane Expo & Conference Early bird DISCOUNT DEADLINE

Top Story

FMCSR Requirement Changes Looming FMCSA Coming to TPGA Convention

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has registered to exhibit in our Regulatory Pavilion at the 2019 Crossroads Propane Expo on Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Corpus Christi, TX. TPGA is excited to have the FMCSA because there are many looming changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Those attending the Expo can visit the Regulatory Pavilion and ask questions on:           New Entry-Level Driver Training requirements coming Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements (Intrastate compliance deadline approaching December 16, 2019) Interstate hours of service changes are on their way New Drug & Alcohol Testing changes coming. Find out about the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. Driver Qualification Finding a Certified Medical Examiner Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports The Regulatory Pavilion is open to Crossroads full conference and expo only registrants as well as exhibitors.

Convention News

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Texas Convention August 8-10, 2019

1. It is estimated that there will be over 60 vendors at the expo, your one stop shop for all your propane business needs. Compare pricing, see products in person, discover new technologies that will simplify your business. 2. Learn new ideas & trends in the industry 3. Ask the experts your compliance questions at our regulatory pavilion o n the expo floor 4. Expo contests & giveaways 5. Marketing training from experts 6. Check out marketing & workforce recruitment assets from the PERC Genius Bar on the expo floor 7. 75th anniversary celebration at the Gala 8. See old friends, make new ones, meet your peers 9. Clear your head, getaway, work remotely, business and beach 10. Have fun: 100's of things to do in Corpus Christi, TX Catch a wave of savings, register by July 1, 2019, for early bird discount pricing.

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Regulatory Spotlight

Railroad Commission of Texas Announces New Chairman

Last week, Railroad Commissioner, Wayne Christian was elected Chairman of the Commission succeeding Commissioner Craddick who recently held the Chair position. Commissioner Christian recently stopped by our TPGA East Texas Regional Meeting in Center to meet local propane industry members and professionals. Congratulations, Chairman Christian. TPGA looks forward to continuing to work with you. TPGA will be attending a fundraiser for Chairman, Christian on Thursday, June 27, 2019 to show our support.

Marketing Minute

Order Your Propane Consumer Safety Tip & Recipe Calendars

The Propane Council of Texas is accepting orders for the popular Propane Safety Tip & Recipe Calendar. Last year, 111 outlets ordered the popular 13-month wall calendar. The competitively priced vibrant wall calendar begins with December 2019 and ends with December 2020. Every other month includes residential propane safety information and tips and the other alternating months include cooking, grilling & baking recipes. Shipping is FREE to Texas propane outlets. Sent in bulk for you to hand out on your bobtail routes. Order yours and have your customers thinking about you all year long.

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