Running a propane operation means having the right documentation in place to keep your team, your customers, and your business protected. If you’re not sure where to begin, here’s a straightforward path forward. Start With the Essential Policies and Procedures A strong Policies and Procedures Manual starts with the fundamentals. These are the core areas […]
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Shifting from CETP to PEP: How to Keep Your Field Team Compliant
August 24, 2026Read P3 Propane’s latest publication in Butane Propane News, examining the sunset of PERC’s Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) and the rollout of the new Propane Education Program (PEP), and what this shift means for training, documentation and licensing requirements across the industry. “While CETP certification remains valid until its expiration, PERC’s rollout of PEP […]
4 Critical Policies & Procedures That Every Marketer Needs
July 13, 2026Written policies and procedures are your safety net, legal defense, and operational backbone. If you’re not sure where to start, these are the four that matter most. Top 4 Policies & Procedures 1. Bobtail Loading and Unloading Procedures A Bobtail loading/unloading policy is more than a checklist. It protects people, property, the environment, and your […]
How P3 Streamlines Interruption of Service Calls
December 9, 2025During the colder months, propane companies will be dealing with more interruption of service and out-of-gas calls. These situations require clear protocols to ensure they are serviced and documented safely and correctly. P3 is built to help teams manage these calls quickly, efficiently, and in full compliance with these key safety services and products. Related […]
How P3’s Bulk Plant Functionality Helps Multi-Location Marketers Get Compliant
September 18, 2025P3 Propane has reinvented the bulk plant inspection and reporting process, taking what was previously a complex process and making it simple. P3’s bulk plant system allows propane marketers to efficiently achieve regulatory compliance of a critical asset by providing: Mobile platform for completing inspections Automated reporting that compiles completed inspections and required follow-up Seamless […]
Propane Safety Blind Spots: Key Areas Your Training May Overlook
May 13, 2025Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in ICM about how safety training doesn’t end with basic certifications or CDLs and how company-wide communication is essential to maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements. “One of the biggest and most important responsibilities of the propane marketer is proper safety training for all team members. Initial […]
Take Your Bulk Plant Inspections to the Next Level
March 11, 2025A propane marketer’s bulk plant is the heart of their operation. Bulk plants are manufactured according to standards set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Standards for operation and maintenance of plants are set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Compressed Gas Associations (CGA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Code […]
Products in the Pipeline: Bulk Plant System Compliance
March 7, 2025Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in LP Gas Magazine, where our bulk plant system is highlighted alongside other innovative solutions in the propane industry. “Maintaining regulatory compliance within bulk plants can be a challenge. P3 Propane Safety’s bulk plant system is designed to simplify the process.”
A Roadmap to Propane Safety Compliance
February 26, 2025Read P3 Propane’s latest feature in LP Gas Magazine about real-world examples of what compliance assessments uncover. “A compliance assessment allows a fresh set of eyes to evaluate your facility and provide you with a roadmap to safety and compliance. In this interview, I sat down with Paul Craver, the senior consultant of safety and […]
How Photo Documentation Saves You Time & Money
November 12, 2024Working in the propane industry, you’ve heard it before: if it wasn’t documented, it didn’t happen. The good news is that documentation doesn’t have to be daunting anymore. New advancements in digital forms and online documentation software have become the norm in our industry, and photo documentation is a tool that more and more marketers […]