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This post is an updated version of an older blog post from 2019. A perfect storm has been brewing in the global steel market. Strong demand has collided with supply shortages, causing the price of steel to reach an all-time high and inventory levels to plummet. Like other sectors of the economy, the propane industry […]
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2 Ways to Make Propane Feel like a Monthly Utility for Homebuyers New to Delivered Fuels
Changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have led droves of Americans to flee cramped cities in search of more affordable and spacious homes in rural and suburban areas. The number of people who relocated from big cities to small and midsize metro areas rose 23% in 2020. And with record-low inventory and sky-high prices, […]
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 […]
3 Reasons Tank Monitors Should be Part of Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan
As a global pandemic continues to threaten the nation, propane marketers have already begun preparing for another potential national emergency. June 1st marked the official start of hurricane season. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s forecast, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is “expected to be a busy one” with as many as 19 […]
7 Takeaways from the Energize 2020 Digital Conference
There’s a first time for everything, and last Wednesday, April 8 marked the delivered fuel industry’s first virtual conference, Energize 2020! Developed by partners Cargas, Qualpay, Cetane Associates, Tank Utility, and P3 Propane Safety, Energize was a full day event featuring 7 educational sessions designed around today’s fuel marketer. The sessions, including two fuel marketer […]
Propane demand holds steady despite non-essential business closures
This research is based off Tank Utility’s proprietary data. It’s the result of viewing our anonymized aggregated daily readings from our propane tank monitors across the country. Part 1 in our research can be found here. Last week saw many states order non-essential businesses to close. This put significant strain on businesses throughout America and […]
Employee Spotlight: Sara Rose
Sara Rose is the product support and customer service lead at Tank Utility. She leads her team in supporting customers in various ways including accessing resources we offer, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and training them on how to most effectively use our platform. Q) What would you say you do on a regular day […]
Product Announcement: Improve the Customer Experience with Easy Consumer Mobile App Invites
Did you know? A Consumer Mobile App that provides real-time tank level will makes a customer 3x more likely to recommend you to a friend and family member. Today, Tank Utility is providing an easier way to get the mobile app into customer’s hands with the correct tank level information for their tank. Improving Customer […]
Employee Spotlight: Peter Hairston
Peter Hairston is a Customer Success Manager here at Tank Utility. He works with the Customer Success Team to ensure that customers receive the support and information they need to be as successful as possible. Q.) What exactly do you do at Tank Utility? A.) I’m a part of the Customer Success Team so I […]
Employee Spotlight: Alexandra Abbott
Lexi is a born and bred New England gal, full of interesting facts and undying love for plain spaghetti with salt & olive oil. She is dedicated to solving any issues our customers may have, which makes her a great asset to our Customer Success team! Q.) Tell me about where you’re from? Are you […]