Taylor Oil
Taylor Oil Co. is a privately held, family-owned on-site fuel delivery and lubricants distributor serving construction, fleet, marine, municipal, and emergency customers across the Northeast US from nine depots using a 150-truck fleet.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1909
- HeadquartersWinston Salem, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Taylor Oil does
Taylor Oil Company is a privately held, family-owned on-site fuel delivery and lubricants distributor founded in 1909 and headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey. The company operates a 150-truck delivery fleet positioned across nine strategic depots spanning Boston, MA to Richmond, VA, serving construction contractors, fleet operators (trucking and municipal), marine operations (marinas and vessels), emergency services and critical infrastructure, and select industrial, agricultural, and government customers. Each day the company fuels more than 1,000 pieces of equipment on East Coast job sites.
The core product set is organized around on-site fuel delivery, encompassing direct-to-equipment wet hosing (mobile fueling), fleet fueling, Coast Guard-certified vessel bunkering (Truck-to-Ship over-the-water fueling), marina fuel delivery under the SlipStream marine fuels sub-brand, and 24/7 emergency fuel response. Supporting asset rental offerings include Unity Fuel Solutions and Western Global FuelCubes for above-ground storage and a recently launched fuel truck rental program. A lubricants and fluids division distributes Valvoline HD lubricants plus Goodyear, Starfire, Rowe, and Bio-Blend, alongside multi-brand DEF and biodiesel B5/B20 blends. Technology is operational rather than AI-driven: IoT tank monitoring with automated 33% capacity alerts, GPS-enabled fleet tracking and cellular 24/7 dispatch, the OPT 1000/CFI proprietary winter additive, and public ROI calculators for fleet and wet-hosing customers.
The revenue model is primarily transactional - per-gallon delivery fees embedded in fuel pricing - supplemented by usage-based revenue from tank and truck rentals and premium pricing on emergency response. The company sells exclusively through direct sales to end customers via field representatives at each depot, online account opening (Nuvo credit platform), and online fuel request forms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; billing is offered on daily, weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly invoicing cycles. The company is supplied through a diversified network of seven major refiners and fuel marketers (Buckeye Energy, ExxonMobil, Irving Oil, Mansfield Oil, Sunoco, Sprague Energy, and Motiva), and has remained independent and family-owned across its 115-year operating history.
Taylor Oil firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Taylor Oil
- Legal name
- Taylor Oil Company
- Website
- https://tayloroilco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1909
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Taylor Oil Co. is a privately held, family-owned on-site fuel delivery and lubricants distributor serving construction, fleet, marine, municipal, and emergency customers across the Northeast US from nine depots using a 150-truck fleet.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Taylor Oil industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fuel Delivery and On-Site Fueling Services
- NAICS
- Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (48691)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crude Oil & Petroleum Products Tanker Transport (TLADALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Liquid Bulk Petroleum Terminals (Crude, Refined Products) (TLAHABAH), Marine Lubricants Supply & Services (Cylinder/System Oils) (TLAHAKAJ)
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Where Taylor Oil is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winston Salem
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
Taylor Oil business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fuel Delivery Services: Direct-to-equipment fueling services delivering diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biodiesel, and marine fuels to job sites, fleets, and marine vessels. Revenue generated through fuel volume sales with on-site delivery charges embedded in pricing.
- Wet Hosing (Mobile Fleet Fueling): Mobile fueling service bringing fuel trucks to customer locations to fuel vehicles and equipment directly on-site, typically after hours. Generates revenue per gallon delivered with detailed tracking per vehicle.
- Fuel Tank Rentals: Rental of Unity Fuel Solutions and Western Global fuel storage tanks including FuelCubes, mobile refuelers, and transportable tanks. Revenue from tank rental fees plus associated fuel deliveries.
- Lubricants & Fluids Distribution: Distribution of Valvoline HD lubricants, DEF, coolants, gear oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, and industrial products. Valvoline master line card with multiple brand offerings including Goodyear, Starfire, Rowe, Bio-Blend.
- SlipStream Marine Fuels: Premium marine diesel and gasoline branded as SlipStream, delivered wholesale to marina operators for resale to boating customers. Marina fuel delivery services.
- Fuel Truck Rental: Rental of fully operational fuel tanker trucks deployed to customer sites for on-site fuel storage and self-service fueling by customer crews. Revenue from truck rental and scheduled fuel deliveries.
- Emergency Fuel Delivery: 24/7 emergency fuel delivery services for critical operations including construction sites, infrastructure repair, severe weather response, and generator refueling. Premium pricing for emergency response services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Commercial Fuel Delivery |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fuel Truck Rental |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Taylor Oil product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Taylor Oil Company delivers fuel, lubricants, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) directly to job sites, fleet yards, and marine vessels along the U.S. Northeast corridor. Its core offering is on-site fueling and wet hosing (direct-to-equipment fueling) for construction, fleet, marine, and emergency response customers, supported by fuel tank rentals, fuel truck rentals, and a Valvoline-branded lubricants distribution line.
Product overview
Taylor Oil Co. is a fuel delivery and on-site fueling services company operating since 1909. The company offers a unified portfolio of fuel delivery services organized around core on-site fueling capabilities: On-Site Fueling/Fuel Delivery Services serve as the primary offering, bringing diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biodiesel, and marine fuels directly to construction sites and job locations. Fleet Fueling and Wet Hosing (mobile fueling) build on this foundation, providing on-site refueling for truck fleets and direct-to-equipment fueling that eliminates off-site fueling trips. Marine Fueling Services extend coverage to maritime operations through Vessel Bunkering (Coast Guard-certified truck-to-ship fueling) and Marina Fuel Delivery, both utilizing the SlipStream Marine Fuels sub-brand. Emergency Fuel Delivery provides 24/7 critical response capabilities throughout the service area. Supporting these core services are Fuel Tank Rentals (offering Unity Fuel Solutions and Western Global FuelCubes), Fuel Truck Rental for on-site tanker deployment, and a comprehensive Lubricants & Fluids division supplying Valvoline products including motor oil, DEF, greases, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, industrial products, ATF, concrete form oils, and universal tractor fluid. The company also supplies Biodiesel (B5 and B20 blends) and base Fuels (heating oil, diesel, gasoline, kerosene). Self-service tools including Wet Hosing ROI Calculator and Fleet Fueling Calculator support customer decision-making.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SlipStream: Premium marine fuel brand offered by Taylor Oil Company for marina fuel delivery and vessel operations.
Products and services
- On-Site Fueling / Fuel Delivery Services
- Fleet Fueling On-site refueling service for truck fleets that brings fuel directly to vehicles at parking or job sites, typically during off-hours, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. For trucking, logistics, and municipal fleet operators.
- Wet Hosing (Mobile Fueling) Direct fueling service where a fuel truck arrives on-site and dispenses fuel directly into vehicles or equipment, eliminating trips to gas stations or bulk tanks. Includes per-vehicle tracking reports.
- Vessel Bunkering (Truck-to-Ship) Coast Guard-certified truck-to-ship (TTS) bunkering service delivering fuel directly to vessels at berths or anchorages, eliminating need to navigate to fuel docks. For yachts, tugboats, and commercial fishing boats.
- Marina Fuel Delivery (SlipStream Marine Fuels) Wholesale premium marine diesel and gasoline (SlipStream brand) delivered to marina operators for resale to boating customers, with marina tank delivery and replenishment services.
- Emergency Fuel Delivery 24/7 emergency fuel delivery service for critical operations, severe weather response (hurricanes, storms), generator refueling, and equipment breakdowns, with rapid response throughout Boston to Richmond, VA corridor. Premium pricing for emergency response.
- Fuel Tank Rentals Rental program for aboveground fuel storage tanks including Unity Fuel Solutions tanks (GRANDE 2,969-28,370 gallons, BLOC double-wall), Western Global FuelCubes, and other transportable tanks for temporary job sites or permanent locations.
- Fuel Truck Rental On-site fuel storage via fully operational fuel tanker trucks deployed to customer sites, providing storage capacity and flexibility without capital commitment of ownership. Taylor Oil deploys, maintains fuel supply, and retrieves truck.
- Lubricants & Fluids Distribution (Valvoline HD Line) Full range of Valvoline HD lubricants including motor oil, DEF, grease, gear oil, hydraulic fluids, industrial products, ATF, concrete form oils, window washer fluid, and universal tractor fluid (UTF), plus partner brands Goodyear, Starfire, Rowe, and Bio-Blend.
- Base Fuels (Heating Oil, Diesel, Gasoline, Kerosene) Ultra low sulfur diesel (on-road and off-road), all grades of gasoline, kerosene, and heating oil sourced from premium suppliers including Buckeye Energy, Exxon Mobil, Irving Oil, Mansfield Oil, Sunoco, Sprague Energy, and Motiva Enterprises.
- DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) Diesel exhaust fluid (32.5% urea, 67.5% deionized water) for SCR systems, available in multiple brands including Colonial, Oil Zum, Blue Leaf, and Clear Drop.
- Biodiesel (B5 and B20 Blends) Renewable biodiesel fuel component blended with petroleum diesel, available in B5 and B20 blends to meet renewable-fuel obligations and provide lower-carbon diesel options.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1,000 pieces of equipment fueled daily on east coast job sites
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Taylor Oil
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Taylor Oil technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Taylor Oil partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Unity Fuel SolutionscoreTaylor Oil is the main distributor for Unity Fuel Solutions above ground storage tanks including GRANDE tanks (2,969-28,370 gallons), BLOC double-wall tanks, aviation tanks, Fireguard tanks, and waste oil tanks throughout the Northeast.
- Western GlobalcoreTaylor Oil is the main distributor for Western Global FuelCubes and related products including TransCube Global, TransCube CAB, ABBI mobile refuelers, EnviroCube, and TransTank products. Western Global has supplied over 100,000 tanks to customers and rental partners over 20 years.
- Highland TankminorTaylor Oil works with Highland Tank for fuel storage tank products, offering additional tank options alongside Unity and Western Global products.
- ValvolinecoreTaylor Oil is an authorized distributor of Valvoline lubricants and antifreeze, offering a complete range of HD (Heavy Duty) engine oils, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, greases, and industrial products. Valvoline has over 150 years of innovation in lubrication.
- GoodyearminorAuthorized distributor of Goodyear motor oils and lubricants alongside the Valvoline product line.
- StarfireminorAuthorized distributor of Starfire motor oils and lubricants as part of the multi-brand lubricant offering.
- RoweminorAuthorized distributor of Rowe motor oils and lubricants for the Northeast market.
- Bio-BlendminorAuthorized distributor of Bio-Blend industrial lubricants and greases with eco-friendly formulations.
- Buckeye EnergyminorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. One of multiple strategic fuel supply partnerships ensuring reliable product sourcing regardless of market conditions.
- Exxon Mobil CorporationminorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Ensuring access to high-quality petroleum products from one of the world's largest energy companies.
- Irving Oil CompanyminorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Regional refinery partnership ensuring consistent fuel supply throughout Northeast corridor.
- Mansfield Oil CompanyminorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Providing diversified supply chain for petroleum products.
- Sunoco, Inc.minorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Ensuring supply availability across the Northeast fuel distribution network.
- Sprague Energy Corp.minorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Regional energy partner for petroleum distribution.
- Motiva Enterprises, LLCminorPremium fuel supplier to Taylor Oil Co. Major refiner partnership ensuring supply chain resilience.
- ColonialminorDEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) brand supplier to Taylor Oil Co. along with Oil Zum, Blue Leaf, and Clear Drop for complete DEF product line.
- LubriplateminorTaylor Oil has access to Lubriplate products and can source hard-to-find lubricant products through this partnership.
- SlipStream Marine FuelscoreTaylor Oil Co. proprietary/partnered marine fuel brand offered exclusively through their marina fuel delivery and vessel bunkering services. Premium marine diesel and gasoline formulated for marine engine optimization.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Taylor Oil competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mirabito Energy Products: Upstate New York-based distributor of fuels, propane, and lubricants serving commercial, retail, and wholesale customers across the Northeast. Closely comparable to Taylor Oil on geography (Northeast focus), product breadth (fuels plus lubricants), and direct-delivery service model.
- Star Energy Partners: Fleet fuel management and on-site fueling provider offering direct-to-vehicle fueling and fuel management programs to commercial fleet operators. Directly comparable to Taylor Oil on fleet fueling, wet hosing, and recurring fuel management services.
- Sprague Energy: New England-headquartered energy distributor supplying petroleum products to commercial, marine, and government customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in geography and mixed commercial-and-marine fuel delivery to Taylor Oil, and listed among Taylor Oil's own supplier network.
- Guttman Oil Company: Pennsylvania-based wholesale distributor of petroleum products and lubricants with on-site delivery capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to Taylor Oil in regional footprint, multi-product offering, and B2B direct-to-customer fuel delivery model.
- Shipley Energy: Central Pennsylvania fuel distributor delivering heating oil, diesel, gasoline, and propane to commercial and residential customers. Comparable in Mid-Atlantic geography, on-site delivery model, and customer mix of construction and commercial accounts.
Others
- Wex Inc. Fleet fuel payment, telematics, and EV-charging platform serving commercial fleet customers. Does not compete in direct delivery, but addresses overlapping fleet fuel management pain points (spend visibility, vehicle-level tracking) that Taylor Oil solves through its IoT tank monitoring offering.
Broad incumbents
- World Fuel Services (WFS): Global fuel distributor serving aviation, marine, and land transportation customers with bunkering, lubricants, and on-site delivery. Overlaps with Taylor Oil's marine bunkering and lubricant segments and operates at substantially larger scale across multiple geographies.
- Mansfield Energy: National fuel distributor providing on-site fueling, lubricants, and DEF to commercial and industrial customers across the U.S. Broader geographically than Taylor Oil and one of Taylor Oil's premium fuel suppliers, but operating the same direct-delivery playbook and competing for many of the same enterprise customers.
- Pilot Flying J: North America's largest travel center network providing diesel, gasoline, and lubricants to commercial trucking fleets through fixed-site retail locations. Comparable customer base (commercial trucking fleets) and product offering, but competes via stationary truck stops rather than on-site delivery.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Oil
What does Taylor Oil do?
Taylor Oil Company delivers fuel, lubricants, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) directly to job sites, fleet yards, and marine vessels along the U.S. Northeast corridor. Its core offering is on-site fueling and wet hosing (direct-to-equipment fueling) for construction, fleet, marine, and emergency response customers, supported by fuel tank rentals, fuel truck rentals, and a Valvoline-branded lubricants distribution line.
Is Taylor Oil a public or private company?
Taylor Oil is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Taylor Oil founded?
Taylor Oil was founded in 1909. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Taylor Oil based?
Taylor Oil is headquartered in Winston Salem, United States, in the North America region.
How does Taylor Oil make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Fuel Delivery Services are the primary driver. The others are wet Hosing (Mobile Fleet Fueling), fuel Tank Rentals, lubricants & Fluids Distribution, slipStream Marine Fuels, fuel Truck Rental and emergency Fuel Delivery.
Who are Taylor Oil's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mirabito Energy Products, Star Energy Partners, Sprague Energy, Guttman Oil Company and Shipley Energy. Wex Inc. is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are World Fuel Services (WFS), Mansfield Energy and Pilot Flying J.
Does Taylor Oil have an API?
No public API is recorded for Taylor Oil.
What industry is Taylor Oil in?
Taylor Oil's product category is Fuel Delivery and On-Site Fueling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADALAA, Crude Oil & Petroleum Products Tanker Transport, with a secondary code of TLAHABAH, Liquid Bulk Petroleum Terminals (Crude, Refined Products). Its NAICS code is 48691 and its SIC code is 5171.