The Driver Shortage: What is It and What Does It Mean for Your Propane Business?

Trying to hire more bobtail drivers but can’t find anyone to fill the job? Are you aware that there is a driver shortage across all industries? Even though there are more registered drivers than ever before, the demand for drivers is so high that there are not enough people to fill all the positions.  Why are […]

Employee Spotlight: Rajah Nagarajah

Rajah Nagarajah is a Boston native and was born and raised in Roxbury, MA. He was Generac’s first Business Development intern and now works as a Senior Business Development Manager. Career Questions Q: What led you to Generac? A: Prior to Generac, I had internships at a small startup called Cuseum as well as Hubspot. Once […]

How Propane Marketers Are Combatting the Rising Cost of Steel with Tank Monitors

Have You Been Hit by the Steel Tariff? The steel and aluminum tariff that went into effect June of last year continues to impact the delivered fuel industry, and how propane marketers manage their fleet of tanks. The 25% price hike on imported steel affects the way propane marketers buy tanks, the quality of the […]

Employee Spotlight: Chris Malo, CSM

With a passion for problem solving and the IoT space,  Chris Malo, one of Generac’s Customer Success Managers, talks about his life, entrepreneurial background, and what led him to Generac. Chris is just one of the helpful CSMs who works at Generac. They all come from various backgrounds and possess different skill sets which make […]

Generac Named One of Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work!

Generac is honored to be named one of Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019! Coming in within the top 20 finalists in its category, Generac was voted #16 for the Best Companies Under Forty Employees.  Award Criteria Selection criteria for the award was based on survey responses provided by employees. Companies that […]

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3 Reasons Why Tank Monitoring Fails (and Ways to Avoid Them!)

As a propane marketer, the strategy of using propane tank monitoring for your business is just as important as the tank monitors you choose to buy. This post will share the 3 most common mistakes propane marketers make with tank monitoring and recommendations to ensure your tank monitoring investment actually delivers business savings. #1 You […]

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5 Key Team Members To Secure Tank Monitoring Buy-In From

You’ve finally pulled the trigger. After months, maybe even years, of thinking — numerous product demos, number crunching, and negotiating, you’ve selected your tank monitor partner. The right one of course (check out tips from JP Carroll and Schagrin!) Now what? This is a crucial moment. Most tank monitoring projects fail not due to the […]

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What Happens if I Run Out of Propane?

What Happens if I Run Out of Propane? Propane is a natural gas that is known by consumers for its waste reduction and affordability when compared to electricity or other fuels. When used properly it is a safe natural substance. However, like all types of energy, it has the potential to be hazardous when improperly […]

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Which 4G Network Provider is Best for Your Tank Monitors?

When evaluating tank monitoring solutions, it’s important to understand how they connect and transmit accurate, real-time data to your software portal. Because we all know that without consistent and reliable connectivity, the data measured by the device is useless. What does all this mean? The network that connects the devices is integral! We recently wrote […]

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Six customers who need a tank monitor: #6 propane restaurant

The Six Customers Who Need A Tank Monitor Propane Pool Heater Propane Greenhouse Heater Propane Generator Second Home Owners Propane Refill Station Propane Restaurants This look at propane restaurant customers completes our series of difficult to track propane customers.  In case you missed it our first five posts we highlighted pool heaters, greenhouses, generators, and second-homes, […]