Flyers Energy

What Flyers Energy does

Flyers Energy, LLC is a vertically-integrated commercial fuel and lubricants distributor serving businesses across the Western United States under the Flyers and Quick Fuel brand names. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Auburn, California (with corporate operations in Sacramento), the company operates its own transport fleet, Mobil lubricants distribution plants, commercial fuel systems, wholesale fuel distribution infrastructure, and a network of cardlock fueling sites. Its product portfolio includes commercial fuels, a fleet fueling program, Mobil-brand lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, and cardlock fueling access.

The company generates revenue through five primary streams: commercial fuel sales (cardlock and direct delivery), Mobil lubricants distribution, fleet fueling program services, wholesale fuel distribution, and brand relationship management for C-Store dealers under Chevron, Shell, Valero, 76, and Flyers Energy brands. Its go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct sales, online credit applications, and account management to acquire and retain commercial and dealer customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Flyers Energy operates as a subsidiary of World Kinect Corporation, a global energy management company, and the company has pursued growth primarily through acquisitions (R.E. Goodspeed and Sons Distributing in 2016, Quick Fuel Services in 2018) and product line extension rather than headline-grabbing pivots. The business is a traditional, asset-heavy physical commodity distribution operation with no disclosed AI, software, or data-driven differentiation layer.

Name

Flyers Energy

Legal name

World Kinect Corporation

Website

https://FlyersEnergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Flyers Energy is a vertically-integrated commercial fuel and Mobil lubricants distributor serving commercial businesses and C-Store dealers across the Western U.S. via its own transport fleet, distribution plants, and cardlock fueling network, operating as a subsidiary of World Kinect Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fuel and Lubricants Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (45721), Other Gasoline Stations (457120)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet Fuel & Energy Management (Fuel Programs, EV Charging Ops) (TLABAIAI)

Keywords

• Commercial fuel distribution
• Lubricants distribution
• Fleet fueling services
• Cardlock fueling sites
• C-store branding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Fuel Sales: Sale of commercial fuels through cardlock fueling sites and direct delivery via company-owned transport fleet across the Western U.S.
2. Mobil Lubricants Distribution: Distribution of Mobil brand lubricants through company-owned distribution plants
3. Fleet Fueling Program: Program services for fleet operators providing fuel management solutions
4. Wholesale Fuel Distribution: Wholesale distribution of fuel products to commercial customers
5. Branding Services: Brand relationship management for C-Store dealers including support for Chevron, Shell, Valero, 76, and Flyers Energy branded fuels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Flyers Energy is a vertically-integrated commercial fuel and Mobil lubricants distributor operating across the Western United States. The company sells commercial fuels, distributes Mobil branded lubricants, provides a fleet fueling program, offers diesel exhaust fluid, and operates a network of cardlock fueling sites. It also manages brand relationships for C-Store dealers working with Chevron, Shell, Valero, 76, and its own Flyers Energy brand.

Product overview

Flyers Energy is a vertically-integrated commercial fuel and lubricants provider operating across the Western U.S. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected products and services including commercial fuels, a fleet fueling program, Mobil™ lubricants distribution, diesel exhaust fluid, and cardlock fueling sites. Additionally, Flyers Energy provides branding services to C-store dealers, working with major fuel brands including Chevron, Shell, Valero, 76, and their own Flyers Energy brand. As a subsidiary of World Kinect Corporation, the company operates its own transport fleet, distribution plants, commercial fuel systems, and wholesale fuel distribution infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Fuels Commercial fuel distribution and supply services for businesses across the Western U.S., delivered via company-owned transport fleet.
• Fleet Fueling Program Program enabling commercial fleet operators to manage and fuel their vehicle fleets with reporting and account management tools.
• Mobil Lubricants Distribution of Mobil brand lubricating oils and related lubricant products through company-owned distribution plants.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) products supplied to commercial and fleet customers.
• Branding Services Brand relationship management for C-Store dealers, providing access to major fuel brands including Chevron, Shell, Valero, 76, and the company's own Flyers Energy brand.
• Cardlock Fueling Network of cardlock fueling sites across the Western United States providing 24/7 commercial fuel access to business customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mobil (ExxonMobil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlyers Energy is an authorized Mobil lubricants distributor with company-owned distribution plants. They distribute Mobil brand lubricants as part of their product offering.
• ChevronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the major fuel brands that Flyers Energy works with for C-Store dealer branding relationships.
• ShellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor fuel brand partner in Flyers Energy's dealer branding program.
• ValerominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuel brand partner in Flyers Energy's C-Store dealer branding network.
• 76 (Union Oil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional fuel brand partner in Flyers Energy's dealer branding relationships.
• World Kinect CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlyers Energy is a subsidiary of World Kinect Corporation, a global energy management company. This parent company relationship provides strategic backing and integration within a larger energy distribution network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot Flying J): Largest U.S. travel center and truck stop operator with extensive cardlock and fleet fueling services. Directly comparable as a vertically-integrated commercial fuel and lubricants distributor with owned fleet, cardlock network, and dealer/wholesale programs serving Western U.S. markets.
• Love's Travel Stops: Major travel center and fleet fueling operator with dense Western U.S. cardlock presence. Directly competes for commercial fleet and C-Store dealer fuel supply business with similar integrated model.
• Mansfield Energy: One of the largest U.S. commercial fuel distributors, supplying diesel, gasoline, and lubricants to commercial fleets. Closely comparable vertically-integrated fuel and lubricants distributor with similar B2B commercial customer base.
• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Commercial fuel, lubricants, and chemicals distributor serving Western and Southwestern U.S. with fleet, cardlock, and wholesale operations. Directly comparable lubricants distribution model and customer overlap with Mobil and major oil company brand partnerships.
• TravelCenters of America (BP subsidiary): Operates TA and Petro travel centers nationwide with extensive cardlock and fleet fueling programs. Comparable commercial fuel and lubricants offering for fleet operators, now backed by BP's energy management scale similar to Flyers' World Kinect relationship.
• Smitty's Supply: Regional lubricants and fluids distributor serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable lubricants distribution model with multi-brand product portfolio and direct fleet customer relationships in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• RaceTrac: Large privately-held convenience store and fuel retailer with fleet card programs. Overlaps with Flyers' C-Store dealer segment as both a potential customer and competitor in commercial fuel supply across the Southern/Western U.S.
• ARKO Corp (GPM Investments): Large U.S. convenience store and fuel distribution platform operating ~1,400 stores. Overlaps with Flyers' C-Store dealer wholesale fuel supply business and represents both a customer and competitor in branded fuel distribution.

Regional players

• Wawa: East Coast-focused convenience store and fuel retailer with strong fleet and commercial programs. Comparable C-Store/fuel operating model, though geographically distinct from Flyers' Western U.S. base — relevant for benchmarking dealer programs rather than direct competition.

Emerging players

• Booster Fuels: Mobile on-site fleet fueling provider with technology-enabled fuel delivery. Represents the emerging digital-native model that may pressure traditional cardlock fueling — comparable target customers (commercial fleets) with contrasting delivery mechanism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyersEnergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/297313070289913
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyers-energy-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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