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December 21 is the official start of winter, and temporary heat is once again a necessity on construction jobsites across much of the country. Temporary heat enables projects to stay on schedule throughout the winter, which is especially important as developers face a backlog of projects heading into 2023. Heat keeps workers warm of course, […]
Tag: propane profitability
Using Tank Monitors to Manage Inventory this Winter
The US propane market is preparing for a possible “Armageddon” heading into the winter months, according to a recent article by Bloomberg. NPGA reports that propane spot prices have recently been at their highest levels since February 2014. This fall’s high prices are being attributed to low inventories resulting from increased global demand, relatively flat […]
3 Ways the Pandemic has Worsened the Driver Shortage, and 3 Ways Tank Monitoring can Help
For years, industries across the board have been struggling to recruit truck drivers amidst a growing driver shortage. Factors such as an aging driver population, fewer drivers in the pipeline, and an under-representation of women and minorities in the field have made it increasingly difficult to hire and retain reliable drivers. This is especially true […]
Product Announcement: See The Efficiency of Every Delivery
Tank monitoring should help you drive down the delivery costs for your business. At Tank Utility, we want to give you better control and insight into these costs with consistent improvements to our Delivery Efficiency Dashboards. Analyzing Efficiency Per Account AND Per Delivery Tank Utility is the only tank monitoring solution where you can see […]
Employee Spotlight: Chandra Little
Chandra Little is the Lead Mechanical Engineer here at Tank Utility! She leads her team in the design and implementation of our tank monitors and moves us generationally forward as time goes by. Q) Tell me about where you’re from and how you ended up in Massachusetts? A) I grew up in Houston, Texas. I […]
Employee Spotlight: Chris Brablc
Chris Brablc, a New York native turned Bostonian, is Tank Utility’s Senior Director of Marketing. With his extensive background in the startup scene and killer marketing wisdom, Chris rises to the occasion when it comes to solving interesting challenges with the Tank Utility Team! Q.) What brought you to Tank Utility? A.) I met Amos, […]
The Driver Shortage: What is It and What Does It Mean for Your Propane Business?
Trying to hire more bobtail drivers but can’t find anyone to fill the job? Are you aware that there is a driver shortage across all industries? Even though there are more registered drivers than ever before, the demand for drivers is so high that there are not enough people to fill all the positions. Why are […]
Tank’s new Customer Success team drives ROI for customers in three key steps
With lots of companies offering tank monitoring solutions, it’s hard to know which to choose. Do you select based on lowest cost, best connectivity for remote locations, or customer service? At Tank Utility, we’re raising the bar. We created a Customer Success team to partner with our clients one-on-one, empowering them to hit their goals […]
5 Key Team Members To Secure Tank Monitoring Buy-In From
You’ve finally pulled the trigger. After months, maybe even years, of thinking — numerous product demos, number crunching, and negotiating, you’ve selected your tank monitor partner. The right one of course (check out tips from JP Carroll and Schagrin!) Now what? This is a crucial moment. Most tank monitoring projects fail not due to the […]
Which Customers Should Have Propane Tank Monitors?
When should I fill a customer’s tank? This is the fuel delivery conundrum in a nutshell. If you deliver too early or often, you can leave margin on the table for the customer with inefficient drops. If you wait too long, you may decrease your truck rolls but increase the likelihood that a customer runs […]