Upskilling refers to the strengthening of existing skills and the learning of complementary skills. Hector Jaramillo joined Ted Johnson Propane in 2013 as a dock worker.  After years of faithfulness to this position, he was promoted to service technician then last year he started the process to get his commercial drivers’ license.  With the help of the on-line classes on the  PERC Learning Center and fellow bobtail drivers, he now hold’s his commercial drivers license. Congratulations Hector!  We are so proud of you and your accomplishment ..read more

On August 24th, 2022 Ted Johnson Propane was visited by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Since I can remember my grandfather, Ted Johnson, has always opened our doors to the community. Ted wanted to show everyone how safe propane actually is with the right equipment in place. We hosted the fire department to show them our equipment, walk them through our safety procedures and, of course, have a little fun with our water cannons. We are continuing Ted’s legacy of safety through community outreach ..read more

Here are some questions you might ask yourself before deciding which forklift to buy. Can you use a propane forklift in a food plant? Yes, provided that the facility has proper ventilation and sanitation procedures in place. Do electric forklift use oil? Electric forklifts do not use motor oil since they don’t have an internal combustion engine. They do, however, use hydraulic oil to lift and tilt the mast, as well as to power any other hydraulic functions like side shifters, fork positioners, and clamps. Can electric forklifts be used outside? It depends on the “International Protection ..read more

We are currently experiencing a high volume of reported stolen forklift propane tanks. They are in short supply and high demand which is why the rise in theft. Here are a couple of things you can do to protect yourself from theft: Hide your tank rack(s)/propane tank(s) behind a structure not visible from the street Move your tank rack(s)/propane tank(s) to an open air enclosure, such as a trash enclosure Replace your current lock with a theft proof lock It’s never a good idea to store your propane tank(s) inside a warehouse. In the event a propane tank has a leak the vapors will co ..read more

We had our first company event since 2019 and it did not disappoint! We drove out to Thermal, CA to race on the BMW Performance Track in 111 degree weather. First, we ate lunch in their air-conditioned facility. Second, we took a short training class by one of their instructors. Finally, it was time to hit the track! We practiced whipping around a short course, then we drove a timed course, we hit a polished pad for some drifting and lastly, we drove with the instructors for a “hot lap”. They really showed us how it was done. Last, but not least, awards ceremony! The winner of the ..read more

And gasoline and diesel, too! Here’s why propane makes so much sense: whether you use it to heat water for your family, power a farm, or run a fleet of mowers, propane produces significantly fewer emissions than diesel, gasoline, or even electricity. It’s true. Propane produces 43 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the grid. Because propane is so efficient and because it’s employed directly at the point of use, it reduces emissions economically, too. Propane autogas, for example, reduces more emissions per dollar spent than any ..read more

Visit our Careers page to learn about the positions available and our company benefits. If interested, give us a call or stop by the office. We’d love to meet you ..read more

We’ve added a new feature for all our customers: text notifications! We’re excited to announce this new form of communication. We want to keep you informed without over sharing. That’s why we limited your notifications to include two options: Delivery - receive a text when your scheduled propane delivery has been completed Service - receive a text when your Service Technician is on their way, and then when the job has been completed. You choose what notifications you want, or don’t want. To sign up just fill out this form. You can also give us a call at 626-337-1222. We’ll be happy to a ..read more

The birthday wheel strikes again! We added a new spot to land on: Mystery gift. And it did not disappoint. To help celebrate Melanie’s birthday we hired a mariachi group to sing her all her favorite songs. With COVID in place it was enjoyed al fresco but nonetheless entertaining. Thank you for a great spin ..read more

Michael Voltaggio is back with another great recipe just in time for Thanksgiving! Check out this new video where he cooks up a turkey on a propane grill in just half the time it would normally take. CHECK IT OUT HERE ..read more