Work at PetroChoice

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…r of sales, PetroChoice has the career for you. Search our open jobs and apply here. Search All Other Jobs PetroChoice has developed a comprehensive set of associate benefit programs: Health/Dental/Vision Company paid long term disability Company paid life insurance Company paid employee assistance program Supplemental Benefits Available at Group Rates Short term disability Group hospital/critical care/accident Voluntary life/spousal life/dependen…

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PetroChoice Opens New Distribution Center in Western Texas

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…offers automatic lubrication systems and customized equipment programs for complete customer support. “Expanding our footprint allows us to further serve a new audience in this area and offer an unparalleled level of sales, service and distribution capabilities,” added Palmore. “PetroChoice is committed to putting our customers first, driving improvements in the way we deliver products and services,” says Gary Shaffer, Operations Vice President of…

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Vale Ordered to Freeze $260 Million in Funds for Disaster Compensation

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…Vale must also provide lodging, shelter, maintenance and food to those displaced by the disaster. The collapse was the second in three years involving Vale. The company had previously ben forced to close its Timbopeba mine, which produced 12.8 million tons of iron ore each year. Brazilian authorities are also seeking around $13 billion for environmental restoration. The aftermath of the dam collapse has led to sweeping changes, as Brazil’s Nation…

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Nissan Fails to Meet National Testing Standards in Japan

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…with its inspection process. In addition to the emissions and fuel economy tests, Nissan said tests for external vehicle noise, horn volume and headlights were also conducted improperly. Related: GM Issues Recall on 2015 Trucks, SUVs The automaker blamed a lack of oversight by its plant managers and a shortage of inspectors, as well as a need for more training. It plans to have future tests overseen by supervisors and increase its number of inspec…

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PetroChoice Acquires Commercial Distributing Inc. of Oklahoma City

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Oil Analysis Programs are Simple to Start

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…the fluid is changed or the component is serviced, the fluid should be sampled and tested.” Testing time is relatively quick, Wyant said customers can usually expect to see a report within 24 hours of the lab receiving the sample. Regularly testing is an important, and sometimes necessary, part of keeping machines running and budgets under control. “The oil analysis helps protect their investment. Typically, it’s a requirement of their warranties…

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FMCSA Advises Trucking Companies to Beware of Biennial Updates Scam

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…name, location, number of vehicles and number of drivers every two years. While filing is free, the FMCSA does levy fines against companies who do not complete the update. A filing schedule can be found on the agency’s website….

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Commercial Drivers Safer than Public Perception Indicates

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…orts, 83 percent of Americans believe they are safer behind the wheel than commercial drivers. However, drivers of light to heavy duty commercial vehicles are involved in just 3 percent of sever crashes. A majority of respondents also said they had witnessed commercial vehicles being driven dangerously (81 percent) or witnessed an accident involving a commercial vehicle (54 percent). Most respondents also said they believe commercial drivers shoul…

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Shale and Natural Gas Industry Faces Financial, Environmental Challenges

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…ve as it continues to grow. Modern technology is reducing cost and time to complete for drilling, while large shale plays like the Permian Basin have a glut of supply. But experts say that glut has led to a significant amount debt financed operations trying to get in on a burgeoning market. “It’s doing well if you look at supply and market share,” David Victor, Ph.D. and Co-Director of the Laboratory on International Law and Regulation at UC San D…

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Simple Steps Can Help Reduce the Cost of Downtime

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…sometimes be overlooked. In industrial applications that rely on a lot of complex equipment operating under extreme conditions, it isn’t uncommon to see breakdowns happen. Some downtime is necessary for things like maintenance and scheduled repairs, but when it happens unexpectedly it can cause major problems. An average company in the manufacturing industry will see as much as 800 hours of downtime each year. This can result in thousands, or eve…

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