July 12, 2025. Virtual pipelines are systems that deliver compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or hydrogen by road using specialized trailers, rather than through fixed, underground pipeline infrastructure. These mobile fueling operations are essential for bringing clean energy to areas that lack traditional access. One of the most prominent companies that manages virtual pipelines is VoltaGrid. As demand for its services has grown, so too has the need for driver safety training.
VoltaGrid operates a rapidly expanding fleet of CNG-powered tractors that haul virtual pipeline trailers filled with the energy equivalent of roughly 4,200 gallons of liquid fuel. With new drivers being hired weekly, VoltaGrid required a fast, scalable, and uniform training solution to ensure safety and industry compliance across all of its locations.
To meet these needs, it partnered with Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute to develop a custom training program that addressed the unique challenges of its operations. This program not only fulfills all U.S. DOT PHMSA HAZMAT training requirements, but also incorporates company-specific fueling procedures, emergency protocols, and trailer configurations.
“As our fleet continues to grow, maintaining best-in-class safety performance is more critical than ever,” said VoltaGrid’s VP of Transportation Joshua Edge. “AFVi’s customized training program has been instrumental in supporting our commitment to safety and operational excellence. Their tailored approach has helped ensure our drivers are well-prepared, allowing us to consistently exceed industry safety standards while aggressively growing our business.”
VoltaGrid chose AFVi because of its unmatched knowledge of CNG, LNG, and RNG, as well as its ability to quickly develop and deliver high-quality, customized training. It’s also the only ASE-accredited training provider in the alternative fuels industry, with decades of experience helping organizations meet safety and operational goals.