FMCSA extends CDL emergency waiver, amends short-haul hours of service

September 30, 2020

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued another three-month extension of the emergency waiver to validate expired or expiring commercial driver licenses (CDL), commercial learner's permits (CLP) and driver medical examinations and …

METUS gives tips for warm winter homes

September 29, 2020

To prepare for the upcoming cold winter months, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC offers a few tips to save both energy and money while staying warm and cozy at home: Carpeted floors can aid …

Holtzman expands in Virginia

According to the Augusta Free Press, Holtzman Oil Corp. and Holtzman Propane have expanded with a new office and showroom in Verona, VA to better serve customers in Augusta County and the surrounding communities. The …

Former Worley & Obetz exec gets 4 years in federal jail

September 28, 2020

According to Lancasteronline, former Controller of oilheat company Worley & Obetz was sentenced last week. Karen Connelly was sentenced to four years in Federal prison for her role in the company’s $66.7 million bank fraud, …

NEFI plans to eliminate heating oil industry fossil fuels by 2050

September 24, 2020

At a national summit held Sep. 23, representatives from the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and global management consulting firm Kearney announced a plan for the heating oil industry to eliminate fossil energy use …

AHR postpones January 2021 Chicago expo

September 23, 2020

AHR has announced their originally planned show dates of January 25-27, 2021 are postponed. Also: AHR Expo, ASHRAE and AHRI continue to explore the feasibility of hosting the event March 15-17, 2021, however, no final decisions …

R.W. Beckett Announces B20 Burner Certification

September 22, 2020

North Ridgeville, OH--R.W. Beckett Corp. announced that all AF and AFG burners produced after September 8, 2020 are certified to use biodiesel blends of up to 20% (B20) — aligning with the first step of …

Massachusetts-based Brideau Oil buys Montuori Oil

Brideau Oil Corp. has acquired the heating oil, diesel and bulk gasoline delivery businesses of Montuori Oil Delivery, Inc., and related entities. Both family-owned businesses are located in Fitchburg, MA. Terms of the transaction, which …

Webinar to help propane reps discover customer buying styles

September 21, 2020

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hosting a propane sales training webinar called "Propane Customers' Buying Styles." It is the last in a series by PERC. All webinars are being recorded for future …

Former Worley & Obetz controller admits creating bogus documents

September 16, 2020

According to LancasterOnline, former Worley & Obetz Controller Judith Avilez admitted in Federal court that she helped former CEO Jeffrey Lyons sustain his $66.7 million bank fraud to hide the now-defunct company's losses. Avilez has …