PERC Celebrates Bobtail & Transport Drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

RICHMOND, Va. (September 11, 2025) — National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 14–20) recognizes the drivers who keep America moving. 

In the propane industry, bobtail and transport drivers are the essential link in delivering 8.81 billion gallons of propane to millions of customers with professionalism, care and an unwavering commitment to safety. 

“Drivers represent the heart of the propane industry,” said Bridget Kidd, Chief Operating Officer at the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). “Their daily commitment to service, delivery, and safety ensures that families and businesses can rely on propane to provide energy security to their communities. We’re thrilled to celebrate their contributions and share their stories.” 

To recognize these professionals, PERC invited propane companies across the country to nominate their drivers and share stories of their dedication. Nominated drivers will be featured across PERC communication channels, offering well-deserved recognition to both the drivers and the companies they represent. 

Every nominee will also be entered into a special drawing, giving companies an opportunity to celebrate their team’s commitment and recognize individuals who embody our industry values. PERC is releasing a toolkit through their Resource Catalog, featuring social media templates and graphics so anyone can easily participate in recognizing their employees for exemplary delivery and service. 

Nominated drivers include:

Arant, Bobby 
22 Years of Service 
Apex Propane LLC 
Wetumpka, AL 

Arrowood, Billy 
15 Years of Service 
Saint Joe Gas Port 
St Joe, FL 

Bivins, Russell 
12 Years of Service 
Targa Transport LLC 
North Texas Region 

Bond, Corey 
2 Years of Service 
Ed Staub & Sons 
Bend, Oregon 

Chavers, Gregg 
5 Years of Service 
H.J Poist Gas 
Laurel, MD 

Clark, Jeffrey Allen 
15 Years of Service 
Central Propane 
Gurley, AL 

Crozier, Steve 
18 Years of Service 
Great Valley Propane 
Monkton, MD 

DaSilva, Amy 
4 Years of Service 
Centra Sota Cooperative 
Buffalo, MN 

Davis, Randy 
25 Years of Service 
M&G Propane Resources 
Ashland, KY 

Debrosky, Mathew 
25 Years of Service 
Paraco Gas Corp 
Saugerties, NY 

Dworshak, Dave 
43 Years of Service 
Farmward Cooperative 
Morgan, MN 

Edward, Jamin 
1 Year of Service 
Broco Energy 
Haverhill, MA 

Fontanez, Alvin 
7 Years of Service 
Superior Propane 
Ellijay, GA 

Gamble, Chad Douglas 
2 Years of Service 
Parker Gas Company 

Wilmington, NC 
Giangrande, James 
13 Years of Service 
Ted Johnson Propane 
Baldwin Park, CA 

Godfrey, Richard 
41 Years of Service 
Glades Gas & Electric Corp 
Belle Glade, FL 

Gregory, Steven 
2 Years of Service 
Thompson Gas 
Kennesaw, GA 

Grinstead, Charles 
7 Years of Service 
H.W. LLC 
Rice Lake, WI 

Hardy, Mark 
20 Years of Service 
Valley Energy Company 
Purcellville, VA 

Harris, Jonathan 
2.5 Years of Service 
Pico Propane and Fuels 
San Antonio, TX 

Hendrix, Terry 
15 Years of Service 
James Oxygen & Supply Company 
Stamford, CT 

Herron, Daniel 
35 Years of Service 
Henderson Propane, Inc. 
Henderson, KY 

Jett, Douglas 
13 Years of Service 
Canyon State Propane 
Phoenix, AZ 

Jones, Mack 
5 Years of Service 
AmeriGas 
Columbia, SC 

King, Richard Jr. 
26 Years of Service 
Upstate Energy 
Modena, NY 

Knisely, Jacob 
4 Years of Service 
Blossman Gas 
Bedford, VA 

Kotewa, Alex 
2 Years of Service 
Central Farm Service 
Truman, MN 

Kuhn, Julie 
1.5 Years of Service 
Colby & Gale 
Damariscotta, ME 

McCulloch, Justin 
12 Years of Service 
Farmers Elevator & Exchange 
Wapello, IA 

McDonald, King 
3 Years of Service 
Nichols Propane 
Laurinburg, NC 

McMillan, Jeff 
7 Years of Service 
Elite Power and Energy 
Delaplane, VA 

Muselman, Shawn 
4 Years of Service 
The People’s Coop 
Trenton, MO 

Niesyn, Peter 
5 Years of Service 
Quality Propane 
Port Carbon, PA 

Nuckolls, George 
17 Years of Service 
Oklahoma Liquefied Gas Company 
Seminole, OK 

Partin, Donald H. 
8 Years of Service 
Ludwig Propane 
Grand Rapids, OH 

Pellerin, Gary 
5 Years of Service 
CHS 
Auburn, WA 

Pietrowski, Rob 
16 Years of Service 
Rural Fuels 
Monroe, CT 

Pivarnik, Seth 
3 Years of Service 
Elite Power and Energy 
Delaplane, VA 

Poindexter, Tim 
3 Years of Service 
Euliss Propane Company 
Liberty, NC 

Richmond, Jeffrey 
15 Years of Service 
Precision Delivery Inc. 
Hinton, WV 

Royal, Roland 
7 Years of Service 
Parker Gas Company 
Smithfield, NC 

Ryder, Joshua 
2.5 Years of Service 
Lake Arthur Butane Co. 
Lake Arthur, LA 

Schlapman, John 
29 Years of Service 
Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp. 
Cedarburg, WI 

Shepherd, Brandon 
16 Years of Service 
Foster Fuels, Inc. 
Farmville, VA 

Ucha, Alberto 
10 Years of Service 
Miami Gas 
Miami, FL 

Verbeck, Tim 
7 Years of Service 
Max’s Breathe Easy Gases & Supplies 
El Dorado, KS

Viar, Tony 
20 Years of Service 
Blumont Energy Corporation 
Lynchburg, VA 

Voiles, Kaleb 
11 Years of Service 
Collett Propane, Inc. 
Wilmington, OH 

Wadolowski, Adam 
15 Years of Service 
Air Solutions Propane 
Stamford, CT 

Wangler, Brent 
7 Years of Service 
Lambda Propane LLC 
Kalkaska, MI 

Wilkinson, Anthony 
30 Years of Service 
Blossman Gas 
Alexandria, AL 

Womack, Shawn 
6 Years of Service 
Mountain West Propane 
Roosevelt, UT 

Wood, Michael David 
20 Years of Service 
Farmers 
Fessenden, ND 

Wood, Roger 
4 Years of Service 
Valley Wide Coop 
Pinedale, WY 

Wright, Lindsey 
6 Years of Service 
Blossman Gas 
Vicksburg, MI