The lifeblood of the industry is made up of
the deliverable fuels we sell, and trucks,
tanks and truck equipment make that
happen. See our directory on pg. 15 for a
comprehensive listing of vendors.
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DEPARTMENTS
3 Dateline
8 Editorial
10 State by State
11 Fuels/EIA
26 Business Operations
36 HVAC/Hydronics
46 Classifieds
49 Ad Index
FUELS
12
Regulatory Update: Propane
NPGA keeps watch on regulators' proposals
14 The Flip Side of ULSHO
Cleaner and more efficient, but keep in mind operability quirks
15 Truck, Trailer and Equipment Directory
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
29
C-Corp Transactions
C-Corp, S-Corp and how the taxes play out
30 What Ails Your Sales?
Good marketing makes the phones ring—now someone has to nail the sale
32 Are Your APPs Secure?
Mobile device applications can have vulnerabilities
34 OESP Manufacturer of the Year Profile Carlin/Hydrolevel
HVAC/HYDRONICS
38
Oil? Dirty? Not Anymore
Corbin Fuel does a good job of keeping oil clients
42 Solid Ground
Columnist George Lanthier
50 The Ductless Mini Split Rage
Columnist Charles Bursey
Contents
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ON THE COVER
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