PetroChoice CEO Celeste Mastin Named to ‘Most Influential’ List

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…worked as CEO of MMI Building Products and has more than 17 years’ experience in the chemical industry. Globally, women account for about 22 percent of oil and gas industry employees.  According to a study by the World Petroleum Council and the Boston Consulting group, just 17 percent of those in senior and executive roles are women.  Only 1 percent of oil and gas CEOs are women. PetroChoice is proud to have our CEO named as one of WomenInc. Maga…

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Mobil Releases Inaugural Global Base Oil Industry Report

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…and commercial vehicle industries. Almost 33 percent said they still consider Group I base oil an important commodity despite demand for it decreasing rapidly. Those polled also expressed their confidence in American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, with a majority agreeing they were “sufficient for formulating and manufacturing engine oil.” About 61 percent said current standards were fine, with another 12 percent saying they would be in fav…

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Some States Consider Eliminating Speed Differentials

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…r More Growth in 2019 Current California law limits large vehicles to 55 miles per hour in some locations while smaller vehicles are permitted to drive 65 MPH. Indiana’s current law limits all vehicles over 26,000 pounds to 65 MPH (compared to 70 MPH for cars). Iowa wants to raise its speed limit to 75 MPH for all vehicles. Only two states that have a speed limit set at 75 MPH require trucks to travel at lower speeds….

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BP to Consider Selling $6 Billion in Assets

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…urns and buy back some of its stock. Related: Learn more about PetroChoice’s products and services for shale and natural gas The acquisition was the company’s biggest since 1999, when they purchased Atlantic Richfield Co….

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PetroChoice Builds a World Class Product Integrity Program

…road range of team members including our managers, drivers, operations (loaders, warehouse, etc.) and office staff. One of the key components of this program is our Stop Work Authority (SWA) or “Stop Button”. Every team member is empowered (and required where appropriate) to “Push the Stop Button” in the event a potential safety or PI issue arises. We have many locations where this is successfully practiced and when the stop button is pushed, all…

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Licensing Costs a Lingering Challenge for Fleet Owners

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…otential ramifications of those changes and how they may impact regulatory compliance. “All fleets need to be aware of and comply with NHTSA guidelines, along with OSHA, DOT and FMVSS requirements,” Survant said. “This is in addition to any local version of those agencies, such as state DOT and DMV requirements.” Changes to safety protocol need to be followed especially closely. “Any rule that significantly changes a safety procedure needs to be s…

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Get Prepared for the Year’s Busiest Driving Season

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…y assume cooling systems are heavily strained in hot weather, but few consider its impact on other components, like batteries. “Hot weather can put a strain on your vehicle and one particular item is the battery,” Cox said. “Most people think of a cold winter day when their battery fails but it’s the heat that destroys the battery. The vehicle’s cooling system will be strained on hot summer days. Ensuring the cooling system is not leaking and fill…

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Oil Analysis Programs are Simple to Start

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…ant, 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,” Wyant said. “Beyond that it helps the customer react to potential catastrophic failures by giving them information they can use in advance to address the issue. By following the trends developed through oil analysis, the customer can be advised of an adverse…

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PetroChoice Acquires the Lubricant Division of Rex Oil Company

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…s pleased to announce the acquisition of the lubricant division of Rex Oil Company in Thomasville, North Carolina, solidifying its footprint in Central North Carolina. “At PetroChoice, we take pride in offering our customers unparalleled sales, service and distribution capabilities. The addition of Rex Oil will allow us to reach our Central North Carolina and Southern Virginia customers more efficiently and effectively,” said Bob Crouch, Executive…

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PetroChoice Acquires Hagan Kennington Oil Company

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…PetroChoice is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hagan Kennington Oil Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. The deal further broadens PetroChoice’s distribution reach in North and South Carolina. Read more here >…

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