In this edition of the Monday Morning Messenger, we kick off the morning by alerting you to another increased roadside enforcement event happening in less than two weeks. Read our top story for more details.
Secondly, in this edition, I recently got to sit down with the folks with the Energy Unplugged podcast and reflect on lessons learned from Winter Storm. Take a listen.
In this issue of the Messenger, TPGA takes a closer look at one of the sessions PERC will be giving this Thursday in Corpus Christi, TX. Some of these technologies discussed could be game-changers for the residential & commercial market. Learn more in our third story of the morning.
Also, in this edition, the staff are preparing to leave for the convention this week in Corpus Christi, hopefully, you will join us for this action-packed event. Over 350 & counting are joining us next week. Will you? Check out our Top 10 reasons to join us and including some of the products and services you can learn more about if you come to the expo this Saturday.
Check out our Quick important reminders section for important regulatory waiver updates and marketing opportunity deadlines.
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In this issue
- In Brief
- Brake Safety Week
- Energy Unplugged
- Game Changer in Gallons
- Quick Links
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Calendar
August 9-30, 2021
August 10, 2021
August 12-14, 2021
August 16, 2021
August 19, 2021
August 22-28, 2021
August 31, 2021
September 1, 2021
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Brake Safety Week
Roadside Enforcement Event
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August is Brake Safety Awareness month and each August enforcement officials dedicate a week to brake enforcement. This year’s Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, 2021.
During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors emphasize the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections and removing commercial motor vehicles found to have brake-related out-of-service violations from our roadways.
Enforcement officials nationwide devote a week to conducting commercial motor vehicle inspections, identifying brake violations, and removing vehicles with out-of-service brake violations.
Brake system and brake adjustment violations accounted for more vehicle violations than any other vehicle violation category, accounting for 38.6% of all vehicle out-of-service conditions, during last year’s three-day International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement initiative.
The dates for Brake Safety Week are shared in advance to remind motor carriers, drivers, and commercial motor vehicle mechanics/technicians to proactively check and service their vehicles to ensure every commercial motor vehicle traveling on our roadways is safe, mechanically fit, and compliant. Recent research has shown that announcing enforcement campaigns ahead of time improves overall compliance better than surprise enforcement campaigns and for longer periods after the event.
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TPGA Executive Director Featured in Energy Unplugged Podcast |
In Season 1 Episode 7 of the Energy Unplugged Podcast, hosts speak with Bill Van Hoy, Executive Director of the Texas Propane Gas Association. Bill’s vast knowledge in the energy sector led to his expertise on industry trends, preparing him for a monumental energy crisis. This past winter, millions of Texans were without power after the state’s aging energy grid failed. Looking to the future, he shares what states across the U.S. can do to prevent a crisis such as Winter Storm Uri from happening to them. Listen as Bill shares his thoughts on what went wrong, what worked, and how to move towards a more secure energy future. |
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Upcoming Technology
That Could Be a Gamechanger
for Residential &
Commercial Gallons
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The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will not only be at Crossroads educating the propane industry on 100's of FREE on-demand LPG safety & training modules available online, but also PERC's Director of Residential & Commercial Business Development, Bryan Cordill will be talking about current innovative technologies for homes and businesses as well as gaming up & coming gallon growing technology for the residential and commercial space.
PERC will also have one tankless water heater manufacturer available to talk about how to heat air in homes through tankless water heaters.
PERC will also be on hand to answer any questions about the National Propane Construction Incentive Program for builders, which still has $350,000 left. There is no longer an annual cap per builder.
Join PERC 12 PM - 4 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2021, on the 3rd floor at the Omni Corpus Christi to learn about these new technologies as well as everything PERC is doing and has available for your propane business.
The PERC educational sessions are FREE, and you do not have to be registered for the Crossroads conference to attend, but we request you RSVP to info@txpropane.com so we SAVE YOU A SEAT.
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Top 10 Reasons to Join TPGA
for the Crossroads in Corpus Christi
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- 8/12 Learn about Untapped Resources at PERC Sessions
- 8/12 Regulatory & Compliance Training from RRC (a few spots left) & PHMSA Top Violations They Find at Propane Facilities
- Not scheduled for the 08/13 TPGA fishing trip? Sneak in your own fishing at the world-famous Baffin Bay or other hotspots
- Win some cool prizes at our 08/13 Crossroads Golf Tournament
- Catch up with old friends & make new ones at 08/13 Welcome Reception and 08/14 President's Cocktail
- Interact with state & federal agencies in our Regulatory Pavilion at the 8/13 Expo
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Find new products & services from over 55 vendors at our 8/13 expo: what you'll find: diesel displacement system provider; payment solutions, back-office software; insurance; a website builder; social media management; tank locks; tanks; tank monitoring; safe driving tech; equipment manufacturers and distributors; new bobtails, transports, and trucks; terminal builders, SNG systems, and more.
- Shop for a cause with our silent auction & Kendra Scott pop-up
- Hear an association update & enjoy a feast at the 08/14 Dinner Gala
- Don't miss out on all the Corpus attractions including the beaches, water parks, surfing, paddleboarding, Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington; the multitude of museums; seafood restaurants; breweries, and other sites.
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Onsite registration is available, should you miss the chance to pre-register. |
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For more information on the event including the full schedule/agenda,
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AUGUST 31, 2021
MEDICAL CARD EXTENSION
WAIVER ENDS
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
BOBTAIL & TRANSPORT
CERTIFICATION WAIVER ENDS
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GET PROPANE LIVING NEWSLETTER TO YOUR
PROPANE CUSTOMERS
THE DEADLINE IS SEPT 3, 2021
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AUGUST 16, 2021 IS THE DEADLINE TO ORDER 2022 PROPANE SAFETY TIP & RECIPE WALL CALENDARS
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