Pump up your fuels-knowledge and satisfy your craving for information with an educational program designed exclusively for fuel marketing and convenience retailing professionals. Learn alongside colleagues, meet new people, embrace innovation, and hear from a dynamic lineup of subject matter experts who have a combined over 100 years of experience.
The educational program for the Fuels Summit will be held on November 2, 2017 and is focused on four main categories: 1) Legislative/Regulatory, 2) Environmental, 3) Transportation, and 4) Energy.
9:30 - 10:00 am Electronic Logging Devices (ELD’s) – Understanding the ELD Transition Moderator: Terry Tesch, R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc. Presenter: Tom Hartman, Safety Compliance, Commercial Fleet Data Systems It takes the effort of an entire team to ensure your commercial transportation fleet is in compliance with new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) technology policies. With the second phase of the ELD compliance date scheduled for December 18, 2017, investing your time and energy in this session will leave you with:
Tips for training employees so that drivers are knowledgeable and comfortable using ELD technology
Key requirements of the ELD Rule
Minimum device specifications
Real cost of ELD implementation
Benefits of transitioning to ELD’s
ELD checklist
10:00 - 10:30 am Price Gouging: An Update on the Latest from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas Price gouging is illegal, and the Office of the Attorney General has authority to prosecute any business that engages in price gouging after a disaster has been declared by the governor. In this 30 minute session you'll learn how to protect yourself and your business from a potential lawsuit. Topics covered include:
Update on price gouging lawsuits following Hurricane Harvey
Making the decision to raise prices
Communicating with customers
Product and fuel marketing tips
11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Good, The Bad, and Everything in Between: House Bill 2174 and Other Regulatory Issues Presenters: Paul Hardin, CAE, TFFA Matt Burgin, TFFA Scott B. Fisher, TFFA
The Texas Food & Fuel Association (TFFA) was on the offensive during the 85th session of the Texas Legislature, an effort that resulted in the passing of “good” bills while simultaneously preventing “bad” bills from becoming law. Follow along for a presentation that will walk you through the halls of the Texas Capitol and provide an in-depth discussion of:
House Bill 2174 – TFFA’s key bill privatizing meter calibrations and fuel quality testing currently performed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) – get the latest update on implementation of the new law!
American Disability Act (ADA) drive-by lawsuits, tobacco smoking age, BBQ, annual vehicle inspections, and other bills that impact the convenience retailing, fuel marketing, and grocery industries in Texas.
*BONUS: This session will conclude with a presentation on the latest information on new Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations being considered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), including a potential solution for the disposal of hydrostatic test waters.
1:45 - 3:00 pm Overcoming the Diesel Fuel Tank Corrosion Epidemic Moderator: Scott B. Fisher, TFFA
Panelists: John Keller, Petroleum Solutions, Inc. Michael Thornton, D & H United Fueling Solutions Bud Moore, Vaporless Manufacturing, Inc. Today’s ultra-low diesel fuel is causing storage tanks to corrode at an alarming rate! When the EPA revealed the results of a recent study on the increasing presence of substantial corrosion in diesel fuel tanks, it proved that the problem is much larger than anyone anticipated. This 75 minute session will cover:
A history of the diesel tank corrosion problem
Findings of the EPA study and Speculative Causes
Liability risks for tank owners, including clean-up costs
Solutions to mitigate corrosion and extend the life of your diesel fuel tank
3:15 - 4:30 pm State of the Petroleum Industry: Hurricane Harvey‘s Impact on Downstream Fuel Markets
Presenter: Gary Bevers, President & COO, EPIC News+Data
Hurricane Harvey has forever changed the understanding and importance of petroleum in the U.S. Hear from oil and gas expert Gary Bevers as he connects the dots between politics, regulations, fuel supply, consumer demand, and economic impact both before and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Participants will leave with this session with clearer insight into:
Trump Administration Impact on U.S. Oil & Gas Industry
Financial & Regulatory State of the Petroleum Industry
How Hurricane Harvey exposed flaws in fuel sales and distribution
