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NPGA NEWS reported to the Clearinghouse by January 6, 2020, and
motor carriers must perform the required ‘queries’
– requesting information from the Clearinghouse
– for prospective and current driver-employees.
FMCSA requires all employers of CDL drivers to
purchase a ‘query plan’, which is a rated access to the
Clearinghouse. Employers must submit a query to the
Clearinghouse – in other words, request or submit
information about drivers’ drug and alcohol violations
– before hiring the driver and at least annually for
every CDL driver-employee. More information about
the query process and purchasing plans is available
from FMCSA here.
FMCSA’s objective is to share information among
employers and state officials to prevent some drivers
from misrepresenting his/her violations to a new
employer and/or in a new state. FMCSA compiled
over 50 questions-and-answers to familiarize
employers and drivers on the Clearinghouse. The FAQ
page is available here. More information about the
Clearinghouse, including resources for employers as
well as drivers, is available on FMCSA’s website here.
Please direct any additional questions to Sarah Reboli,
Deputy Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at NPGA.
2020-21 National Propane
Gas Foundation Scholarship
Applications Now Being Accepted!
• Applicants must have their parent’s NPGA member
company ID to apply. Email info@npga.org using the
subject line: “NPGA Member Number Request.” In the
body of the email, include the following information:
Applicant’s Full Name
Parent’s Full Name
Local Company Name and Complete
Address
Parent’s Phone
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Parent’s Company Email
• NPGF Scholarship eligibility Information can be
found here.
• NPGF offers $1,000 scholarships to applicants
attending accredited vocational, trade or technical
schools pursuing these propane-related fields:
• Commercial Truck Driver
• Electrician
• Gas Fitter
• HVAC Technician
• Pipe Fitter
• Plumber
If you have any questions, contact Lori Dec or (202)
355-1328 or visit the NPGF Scholarship page.
2019 National Clean Energy Week
Propane was showcased among America’s clean,
alternative energy sources by NPGA’s engagement
in National Clean Energy Week. In coordination with
state associations and propane marketers, NPGA held
several events throughout the country to demonstrate
the possibilities of propane, leading up to a week of
advocacy activities in Washington, D.C. Promoting
propane as a solution to emission goals and energy
needs is a top priority for NPGA. When policymakers
talk about low-carbon energy sources, we want them
to think of propane.
Among the nationwide events, NPGA showcased
the logistical advantages of propane at the Sea-3
Newington Terminal in New Hampshire to key leaders
at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline
and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA). PHMSA attendees included staff responsible
for reporting on the energy infrastructure capabilities
and energy demands for the New England region.
NPGA highlighted the possibilities of autogas for an
array of combustion engines with an interview of Carb
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