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Live-Virtual or E-Learning: Which Online CNG Training Is Better?

Posted on September 1, 2022September 28, 2022

Live-Virtual or E-Learning: Which Online CNG Training Is Better? CNG training is essential to all technicians who work on or near natural gas-powered vehicles. That training may be as fundamental a... Continue Reading →

2 Critical Elements for Operating and Maintaining a CNG Transit Fleet

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

2 Critical Elements for Operating and Maintaining a CNG Transit Fleet Besides appropriate safety policies and protocols, a CNG transit fleet depends on two critical elements to be safe and successf... Continue Reading →

CNG Inspection Interval Changes Approved by US Department of Transportation

Posted on March 9, 2022September 1, 2022

CNG Inspection Interval Changes Approved by US Department of Transportation Changes to CNG cylinder inspection intervals required by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Sa... Continue Reading →

Rush Enterprises’ Customized CNG Training Program is the Gold Standard for Fleet Service Operations and Employee Motivation

Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Rush Enterprises’ Customized CNG Training Program is the Gold Standard for Fleet Service Operations and Employee Motivation When it comes to CNG vehicle training and safety, do your technicians par... Continue Reading →

Safety Notice – Cylinder Collar Fatigue in Mainstay CNG Modules

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022

Safety Notice – Cylinder Collar Fatigue in Mainstay CNG Modules Leo Thomason Executive Director & Instructor Safety Notice – Mainstay CNG Fuel System Modules If you own, operate or service CNG ... Continue Reading →

Why a Natural Gas Engine Was Slow to Crank and Misfired, with Vapor and Odor in the Exhaust Stream

Posted on November 2, 2021November 10, 2021

Why a Natural Gas Engine Was Slow to Crank and Misfired, with Vapor and Odor in the Exhaust Stream We often get questions regarding the differences between natural gas-powered vehicles (NGVs) and t... Continue Reading →

4 Ways Transit Agencies Can Improve Their CNG Fleets

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

4 Ways Transit Agencies Can Improve Their CNG Fleets Transit agencies have four key areas they can focus on if they want to maximize the use of their CNG fleets. They include adhering to the proper... Continue Reading →

The Heavy-Duty CNG Fuel System Inspection Interval Conundrum

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

The Heavy-Duty Fuel System Inspection Interval Conundrum We’re asked almost daily about the required interval for heavy-duty CNG fuel system inspections. Our answer is “it depends,” and then we exp... Continue Reading →

These 2 Vehicle Inspections Are NOT the Same

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

These 2 Vehicle Inspections Are NOT the Same Has your team ever confused the CNG Detailed Visual Inspection with the FMCSA Annual Inspection? On paper, it might sound like a reasonable mistake, but... Continue Reading →

Minimize Costly Oil Carryover in Your Heavy-Duty NG Engines

Posted on July 29, 2021September 28, 2022

Minimize Costly Oil Carryover in Your Heavy-Duty NG Engines These are the most common performance complaints for heavy-duty natural gas vehicles: Low power Difficulty starting Rough idling Engine h... Continue Reading →