Palmdale Oil Company

What Palmdale Oil Company does

Palmdale Oil Company is a Florida-based, family-owned petroleum and energy-product wholesale distributor founded in 1984 by Bill Cheatham and headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The company operates 21 strategically located facilities across more than 50 Florida counties, supported by a fleet of over 375 trucks and more than 3.7 million gallons of bulk storage capacity, enabling statewide bulk fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), propane, lubricant, and chemical distribution. Its product portfolio spans gasoline (including ethanol-blended and REC-90 ethanol-free grades), on-road and off-road diesel, biofuels, marine fuels, branded retail fuels, Castrol and Texstar lubricants, an in-house Chemical 1 cleaning-chemical line, and the Palmdale Watch propane-monitoring subscription program. The company sells to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers across verticals including construction, agriculture, marine, landscaping, automotive manufacturing, and emergency services, with a stated emphasis on hurricane-season reliability.

The business primarily generates revenue through transaction-based bulk fuel delivery, fleet fueling services, and product sales, supplemented by subscription-based propane monitoring (Palmdale Watch) and cardlock fueling commissions through the Pacific Pride network. Pricing is custom-quote-based rather than publicly listed, reflecting a direct-sales go-to-market motion led by an account-management team and supported by a website-driven quote-request funnel. Engineering and technology capabilities include wireless tank monitoring for real-time fuel-level visibility, route optimization and fleet management systems, and customer portals (My Account/iRelyi21Live, MyFuelPortal); no developer-facing API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Distribution channels include direct bulk delivery, mobile fleet fueling, U.S. Coast Guard-certified marine bunkering, cardlock fueling via Pacific Pride, residential and commercial propane delivery, and export services to Caribbean and international markets via Florida ports.

Palmdale has grown primarily through acquisition, completing roughly two dozen acquisitions since 1984, with the pace accelerating after the 2023 partnership with private equity firm First Reserve. Recent acquisitions include Como Oil & Propane of Florida (2023), Maassen Oil Company (2024), Combs Oil Company (2024/2025), Gatorgas LP (2025), and Fleetwing (2026). The Cheatham family — Lachlan Cheatham as CEO and Mallory Doremus as VP of Sales & Marketing — retains ownership and operational leadership alongside a professional management team including a CFO, COO, and VPs covering propane, lubricants and chemicals, logistics, strategy and corporate development, and business process and technology. The company is a private, for-profit entity with no public listing.

Name

Palmdale Oil Company

Legal name

Palmdale Oil Company

Website

https://palmdaleoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Palmdale Oil Company is a Florida-based, family-owned wholesale distributor of fuels, propane, lubricants, DEF, and chemicals, operating 21 facilities and 375+ trucks across more than 50 Florida counties for commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel and Energy Distribution Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG), Process Oils & White Oils (IMAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Bulk fuel distribution
• Propane delivery services
• Lubricant distribution
• Fleet fueling services
• Diesel exhaust fluid

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Pierce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fuel Delivery: Bulk fuel delivery including gasoline, diesel, ethanol-blended fuels, REC-90, biofuels, branded retail fuels, and marine fuels to commercial and industrial customers across Florida.
2. Lubricants: Distribution of industrial, automotive, marine, and heavy-duty lubricants through Castrol partnership and proprietary Texstar brand.
3. Propane: Residential and commercial propane delivery with monitoring services, including residential delivery, commercial bulk delivery, cylinder refills, and installation services.
4. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): Bulk DEF delivery directly to businesses with flexible delivery options including direct vehicle filling, bulk transport loads, and packaged supply.
5. Chemicals (Chemical 1): In-house manufactured cleaning chemicals including degreasers, coolants, solvents, soaps, dressings, and specialty chemicals for automotive and industrial applications.
6. Fuel Exports: Export of fuels, lubricants, DEF, and chemicals to Caribbean and international markets through Florida ports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Palmdale Oil Company is a Florida-based petroleum and energy products distributor that delivers gasoline, diesel, ethanol-blended fuels, marine fuels, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), propane, and its own Chemical 1 line of cleaning chemicals. The company operates 21 facilities across Florida with more than 375 delivery trucks and over 3.7 million gallons of storage capacity, supported by wireless tank monitoring, route optimization, and a fleet fuel card program.

Product overview

Palmdale Oil Company is a Florida-based, family-owned energy solutions provider founded in 1984, operating more than 21 locations across the state with over 375 trucks and over 3.7 million gallons of storage capacity. The company offers an integrated portfolio of products and services organized into five core categories: Fuels (bulk delivery, onsite services, fleet fueling, fleet fuel cards via Pacific Pride, marine bunkering, and exports); Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (bulk, marine, and storage solutions); Lubricants (industrial, automotive, marine, and heavy-duty, distributed under the Castrol brand and the house brand Texstar); Propane (residential and commercial with the Palmdale Watch monitoring program, cylinder services, exports, and technology-enabled delivery); and Chemicals (the in-house Chemical 1 line covering degreasers, antifreeze/coolants, solvents, soaps, dressings, and specialty chemicals for car washes and industrial facilities). The company also provides a wireless tank monitoring technology platform across its fuel and propane offerings, enabling proactive, automatic delivery scheduling. Palmdale has grown substantially through acquisitions including Fleetwing (2026), Maassen Oil Company, Como Oil & Propane of Florida, Combs Oil Company, Gatorgas, and others, as well as a Castrol distribution partnership established in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chemical 1: In-house manufactured line of cleaning chemicals including degreasers, coolants, solvents, soaps, dressings, and specialty chemicals for automotive and industrial applications
• Texstar
• Palmdale Oil Pride Advantage Card

Products and services

• Bulk Fuels Bulk delivery of gasoline (all grades, ethanol-blended, and ethanol-free REC-90), on-road and off-road diesel, branded retail fuels, biofuels, and fuel additives to commercial and industrial customers across Florida from 21+ locations.
• Onsite Fuel Services Direct-to-site bulk fuel delivery that brings fuel to a business location during off-hours or scheduled downtime, eliminating employee trips to gas stations.
• Fleet Fueling Mobile fleet fueling service that delivers fuel directly to trucks, equipment, and crews on customer sites to reduce driver downtime and eliminate detours to fuel stations.
• Marine Fueling and Bunkering U.S. Coast Guard-certified marine fuel delivery and commercial bunkering providing direct-to-vessel fueling for boats and ships of all sizes across Florida with flexible scheduling.
• Fuel Exports Export of diesel, gasoline, REC-90, DEF, lubricants, and industrial chemicals to the Caribbean and international markets via Florida deepwater ports in cases up to 6,000-gallon ISO tank bulk shipments.
• Palmdale Oil Pride Advantage Card Fleet fuel card program tied to the Pacific Pride network, providing 24/7 access to more than 3,000 Florida and 70,000+ nationwide fueling locations with real-time transaction monitoring, purchase controls, and fraud protection.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Bulk DEF delivery to vehicles or in transport loads with EPA-compliant delivery by trained specialists, supporting marine, regional, nationwide, and export operations.
• Lubricants Distribution (Castrol and Texstar) Full-service lubricant distribution covering industrial, automotive, marine, and heavy-duty categories, paired with installation, maintenance, and technical support. Includes Castrol premium lubricants and Palmdale's exclusive Texstar house brand.
• Residential and Commercial Propane Residential and commercial propane services including scheduled deliveries, pre-season tank top-offs, wireless tank monitors, cathodic testing, installation services, cylinder refills, and forklift cylinder supply.
• Palmdale Watch Program Subscription-based propane monitoring and management program providing wireless tank monitoring, preseason top-offs, priority service during generator usage, and annual safety inspections including cathodic testing for underground tanks.
• Propane Exports Propane export services to the Caribbean using propane ISO tanks, leveraging Florida's deepwater ports for intermodal transport by sea, rail, or road.
• Chemical 1 Cleaning Chemicals In-house manufactured line of cleaning chemicals including degreasers and all-purpose cleaners, antifreeze and coolants, solvents, soaps, dressings, and specialty chemicals for car washes, automotive centers, and industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every missed delivery recovered within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CastrolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 May 2024Castrol is one of the world's leading lubricant brands. Palmdale Oil established a distribution partnership with Castrol in Florida in May 2024, adding Castrol's range of high-quality lubricants to their product offerings through their Castrol distribution partnership.
• Pacific PridecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Pride provides the fuel card network for Palmdale's Pride Advantage Card program, giving customers access to over 3,000 Florida locations and 70,000+ retail locations nationwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mansfield Energy Corporation: Mansfield Energy is a major U.S. fuel and lubricant distributor with nationwide bulk delivery, fleet fueling, and cardlock services. Both companies compete directly in commercial/industrial fuel distribution with similar customer segments and direct-delivery models. Mansfield is one of Palmdale's closest scale benchmarks in the Southeast and beyond.
• Sun Coast Resources: Sun Coast Resources is a Houston-based petroleum distributor delivering fuels, lubricants, DEF, and chemicals to commercial and industrial customers. Product portfolio, GTM motion, and customer mix closely mirror Palmdale's bulk delivery and fleet fueling model. Both are mid-sized regional fuel distributors with strong logistics footprints.
• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Pilot Thomas Logistics provides bulk fuel, lubricants, and chemicals to industrial, marine, and upstream energy customers across the U.S. Its marine bunkering, lubricant distribution, and chemical product lines directly overlap with Palmdale's marine fueling, lubricants, and Chemical 1 offerings. Comparable operating model with multi-product customer contracts.
• Quality Distribution Inc. Quality Distribution operates the largest bulk trucking network in North America, specializing in chemical and bulk liquid transport. Its bulk liquid logistics, chemical distribution, and asset-heavy operating model parallel Palmdale's fleet and chemicals operations. Both serve industrial customers with complex logistics and regulatory requirements.
• R.W. Mercer Co. R.W. Mercer is a regional petroleum and propane distributor with operations across the Midwest and Southeast, providing bulk fuel, propane, and lubricant delivery. Product mix and direct-delivery model closely match Palmdale's commercial and residential propane and bulk fuel business. Comparable family-owned/regional roll-up profile.
• Blueline Transportation: Blueline Transportation is a Mid-Atlantic fuel and lubricant distributor offering bulk fuel delivery, fleet fueling, and cardlock services. Its product portfolio, customer segments (construction, agriculture, fleets), and direct-delivery model are highly comparable to Palmdale's operations. Both operate as mid-sized regional roll-up-style distributors.

Broad incumbents

• World Fuel Services: World Fuel Services is a large, publicly traded global fuel and marine bunkering distributor with significantly broader geographic reach than Palmdale, particularly in marine fuel and aviation. Overlaps in marine bunkering and wholesale fuel distribution but operates at vastly greater scale and across multiple continents.
• Superior Plus Corp: Superior Plus is a publicly traded North American propane distributor and specialty chemicals producer with significant U.S. footprint. Directly comparable to Palmdale's propane distribution business (Palmdale Propane, Gatorgas) but offers additional specialty chemicals and operates at larger scale across more states.
• AmeriGas Partners: AmeriGas is the largest U.S. propane distributor with national residential and commercial coverage. Comparable to Palmdale Propane's residential and commercial propane offerings but vastly larger and more established. Useful peer for benchmarking unit economics and customer acquisition in the propane segment.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Ferrellgas is a publicly traded propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the U.S. Direct competitor in propane distribution with comparable customer segments. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than Palmdale Propane, providing a relevant public-market benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A4 records

Investments

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