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Advertiser Index.................................. 44
Calendar .............................................. 45
Classifieds............................................ 44
Firebox ................................................ 39
Industry News ................................ 44,46
Marketplace......................................... 43
NEFI FYI ........................................... 6, 8
Products .............................................. 38
Profiles................................................. 34
Propane News...................................... 21
State News..................................... 40, 42
Stats ..................................................... 46
Editor
John MacKenna
Art Director
William Mortensen
Identify Your Best Prospects and Zero In
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12
PriMedia President Richard Rutigliano explains how companies can use behavioral
targeting and remarketing to improve advertising efficiency. You can reach him at
516-222-2041 or
.
Could Better Technology Deliver Savings?
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16
Aaron Cargas, VP of Product Development for Cargas Systems, explains how
companies can reduce delivery costs using advanced fleet technology. He can be
reached at
or 888-611-3138.
Turning Up the Heat on Efficiency
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18
Nick Loyd, Field Sales Director at Fleetmatics, explains how fuel delivery fleets can
use GPS technology to operate more efficiently. He can be reached at (704) 929-2975
or
.
Intuitive, Interactive GPS Adds Safety, Efficiency and Savings
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19
Todd Lewis, President of GPS North America, says a GPS solution can improve fleet
operations in several important ways. He can be reached at
or 888-760-4477.
Companies Can Use GPS to Measure and Improve Performance
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20
Mike Scarbrough, Chief Executive Officer of NexTraq, explains how a GPS solution
can extend a company’s vision and control over delivery operations. He can be
reached at
or 678-762-8800.
Providers Explain Benefits of Their GPS Solutions
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22
GPS service providers explain their products and the potential benefits of GPS fleet tracking.
Onboard Electronics Add Precision and Eliminate Inefficiencies
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26
Makers of electronic registers and related equipment explain how onboard electronics
can add efficiency to delivery operations.
Variable Speed Pumping Delivers Heat Accurately
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28
Bruce Marshall, Training Coordinator at Emerson Swan, explains the use of
variable speed pumps in residential and commercial heating. He can be reached at
800-998-7926 or
IRS Cracking Down on Employee vs. Contractor Classification
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33
Michael Koppel, a Tax Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray Certified Public Accountants,
explains how companies can manage employee classifications to satisfy the IRS.
He can be reached at (781) 407-0300 or
With a Little Training Dealers Can Install Solar, Geothermal
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35
Trainers explain how fuel dealers can acquire the expertise to install solar thermal
and geothermal systems.
Fuel Dealers Challenge Energy Proposals
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36
Ed Burke, Chairman of the Board of Dennis K. Burke Inc., discusses recent efforts
by state officials to expand the use of natural gas and shrink Oilheat market share.
He can be reached at
or 617-884-7800.
Shipping Costs Loom Large in Basis
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37
David Shuck, of Hedge Solutions, explains how shipping charges affect basis.
He can be reached at (800) 709-2949 or
.
FMCSA Gives Preview of a Year of Big Regulations
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40
Matt Wrobel, vice president of marketing and sales at Foley Services, takes a look
at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulatory agenda for 2013
and beyond. He can be reached at
.
