Dennis K Burke

What Dennis K Burke does

Dennis K. Burke, Inc. is a family-owned commercial fuel and lubricant distributor operating since 1961 across the Northeast United States. The company delivers ultra-low-sulfur diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biodiesel and renewable diesel, alongside a full line of lubricants (engine oils, hydraulic oils, transmission fluids, greases, DEF, specialty fluids) from multiple premium brands including Valvoline, Petro-Canada, Phillips 66, Kendall, Sunoco, BioBlend, and KOST USA, plus its in-house Fleetline brand. It serves commercial fleets, construction, transportation, industrial and manufacturing operations, marine and vessel operators, railroads, retail fuel stations, and municipal and government agencies across roughly seven Northeast states (MA, RI, CT, ME, NH, VT, parts of NY).

The business is built on a fleet of 100+ power units and trailers, multi-terminal inventory positions across the Northeast, and a proprietary technology platform including the DKB Online Fuel trading tool (web and mobile) that lets customers lock NYMEX-based pricing in volumes from 500 to 210,000 gallons, remote tank monitoring with auto-scheduling, GPS-equipped trucks with tablet dispatch, and barcode-based inventory tracking. The company is a FEMA-approved contractor, US Coast Guard PIC-certified for over-the-water marine delivery, and a current vendor on Massachusetts Statewide ENE47 and ENE48 government contracts.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional fuel and lubricant sales across multiple channels: direct commercial delivery (24/7 dispatching), wholesale rack pickup at terminals, municipal and government contract fueling, marine over-the-water delivery, emergency generator fueling, and the self-serve DKB Online Fuel platform. Pricing is quote-based, with nightly rack pricing emails, multi-month fixed contracts, and floating-differential/NYMEX-trigger contracts available across customer segments.

Name

Dennis K Burke

Legal name

Dennis K. Burke, Inc.

Website

https://burkeoil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dennis K. Burke, Inc. is a family-owned commercial fuel and lubricant distributor serving commercial fleets, municipalities, marine, railroad, and industrial customers across seven Northeast US states since 1961.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel and Lubricant Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (45721), Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG), Alternative Transportation Fuels Retail (EV Charging, Hydrogen, CNG/LNG, Biofuels Blends) (EUALAIAI)

Keywords

• Commercial fuel distribution
• Lubricant supply services
• Diesel exhaust fluid
• Marine fuel delivery
• Wholesale fuel rack

Headquarters

HQ city

Taunton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Commercial Fuel Delivery: Delivers fuel (diesel, gasoline, kerosene) to commercial businesses, construction sites, industrial facilities, and fleet operators throughout the Northeast. Operates 24/7 with professional drivers.
2. Wholesale/Rack Fuel Sales: Wholesale fuels division offers rack pickup and inventory purchasing at terminals across the Northeast. Provides pricing desk services, fixed contracts, floating differentials, NYMEX triggers, and variable price lock options.
3. Lubricant Distribution: Distributes full line of lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic oils, transmission fluids, greases, coolants, DEF, and specialty fluids. Offers branded products (Valvoline, Sunoco, Petro-Canada, Phillips 66, Kendall, Fleetline) and custom bulk lubricant storage programs.
4. Municipal/Government Fuel Contracts: Provides fuel and lubricant supply to government and municipal contracts throughout the Northeast. Offers fixed and variable pricing options and competitive bidding for RFP processes.
5. Emergency Generator Fueling Program: Priority fueling service for generators during outages and emergencies. Includes guaranteed fueling with money-back guarantee for mission-critical operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dennis K Burke is a family-owned distributor of commercial petroleum products (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, gasoline, kerosene, biodiesel, renewable diesel) and lubricants (engine oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, greases, DEF, coolants) across the Northeast US. The company delivers fuel 24/7 to commercial fleets, construction sites, municipalities, marine operations, railroads, and industrial customers through its own fleet of over 100 power units, supported by the DKB Online Fuel Platform, remote tank monitoring, and multiple terminal positions.

Product overview

Dennis K. Burke, Inc. is a family-owned fuel and lubricant distributor serving the Northeast since 1961. The company operates as a single unified offering combining petroleum products (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, Gasoline, Kerosene, Biodiesel, and Renewable Diesel) with lubricant products (engine oils, hydraulic oils, transmission fluids, greases, DEF, and coolants) distributed across major brands (Valvoline, Petro-Canada, Phillips 66, Kendall, Sunoco, Renewable Lubricants, KOST USA, and in-house Fleetline). Service capabilities include commercial fuel delivery, wholesale/rack options, municipal fueling, emergency generator programs, and marine fueling. The DKB Online Fuel Platform provides real-time NYMEX-based fuel purchasing via web and mobile apps. The company also distributes Valvtect marine additives and offers Western Global tank rentals and equipment products (Alemite, Liquid Dynamics).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fleetline: In-house brand of lubricants and DEF products including Fleetline DEF
• DKB Online Fuel

Products and services

• Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Premium diesel fuel available with standard and additized premium options, including winter blends and kerosene-blended winter diesel options for commercial fleet operations across the Northeast.
• Gasoline Gasoline delivery and rack pickup across the New England region, available in all grades at all terminals including seasonally mandated blends.
• Kerosene Kerosene delivery across the New England region, available as blended diesel for winter operation or drummed (dyed or clear) for facilities and job sites.
• Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Biodiesel blends and renewable diesel offerings, with terminal availability of up to 50% biodiesel blends at Shell Providence and Shell New Haven terminals.
• Lubricants (multi-brand including Valvoline, Petro-Canada, Phillips 66, Kendall, Sunoco, Renewable Lubricants, KOST USA, and Fleetline) Complete line of lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic oils, transmission fluids, gear oils, industrial lubricants, food-grade lubricants, greases, antifreeze, coolants, and specialty fluids distributed across major brands (Valvoline, Petro-Canada, Phillips 66, Kendall, Sunoco, Renewable Lubricants, KOST USA) plus in-house Fleetline brand.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fleetline DEF available in bulk, totes, drums, and cases. DEF is filtered through a 1-micron filter using a closed-loop system to ensure premium quality and product integrity.
• Commercial Fuel Delivery Service 24/7 commercial fuel delivery services including touch fueling, multi-load orders, vessel fueling, and emergency generator refueling across the Northeast region, with professional drivers and remote tank monitoring.
• Wholesale Fuel (At the Rack) Wholesale fuel supply with secure rack pickup options at multiple terminals across the Northeast, offering nightly rack pricing emails and various pricing contracts including fixed, variable, floating differentials, NYMEX triggers, and prompt locks.
• Municipal & Government Fueling Government and municipal fuel contracts covering Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with fixed and variable pricing options for RFP submissions; current vendor for Massachusetts Statewide ENE47 (ULSD & Biodiesel) and ENE48 (Gasoline) contracts.
• Emergency Generator Fueling Program Priority emergency generator fueling with money-back guarantee, featuring remote tank monitoring and guaranteed priority service during outages and natural disasters.
• Marine & Vessel Fueling Coast Guard certified over-the-water fuel deliveries from Canadian Border through Long Island Sound and New York Harbor, serving ports including Boston, Providence, Portland, Portsmouth, and New Haven. Includes Valvtect marine fuel additive distribution.
• DKB Online Fuel Platform Real-time online fuel purchasing platform allowing customers to lock in NYMEX-based pricing prompts for gasoline, distillates, and biofuels. Available via web browser or mobile apps (iOS/Android) with secure login for managing fuel purchase options from 500 to 210,000 gallons.

Quantifiable outcome

• CSA score in top 10% nationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Valvoline Global OperationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2026Dennis K. Burke, Inc. was appointed as the regional distributor for Valvoline Global Operations in the Northeastern United States. The partnership covers seven states—Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and parts of New York—where Burke distributes Valvoline's full line of lubricants including passenger car motor oils, heavy-duty engine oils, and industrial lubricants. This strengthens Dennis K Burke's position as a premier lubricant supplier in the Northeast.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sprague Operating Resources: Northeast-based petroleum distributor offering fuels, lubricants, and asphalt across New England and Mid-Atlantic with proprietary supply terminals and rack pricing. Closest comparable to Dennis K. Burke in geography, product mix, and customer base.
• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Multi-regional fuel, lubricant, and chemicals distributor serving commercial fleets, marine, and industrial customers with proprietary fuel management technology. Comparable lubricant breadth and tech-enabled delivery model.
• Santa Energy: Family-owned Northeast fuel and lubricant distributor serving commercial, residential, and municipal customers with delivery fleets and terminal positions. Comparable regional scale, product breadth, and family-ownership structure.
• James River Petroleum: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast fuel and lubricant distributor offering commercial delivery, rack pickup, and lubricants to fleet and industrial customers. Similar mix of delivery and wholesale channels.
• Mansfield Oil Company: National wholesale fuel and lubricants distributor with proprietary fuel management platform serving commercial and government fleets. Comparable in fuel management technology and contract structure to DKB Online Fuel.
• Bottini Fuel: Hudson Valley / Northeast fuel oil and propane distributor with delivery fleet serving commercial and residential customers. Comparable delivery-led model and regional Northeast positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Apex Oil Company: Large petroleum marketing and trading company with terminal assets and wholesale distribution across multiple regions. Larger-scale incumbent with overlapping wholesale fuel activities.
• World Energy (World Kinect): Global fuel and energy solutions provider with aviation, marine, commercial fuel, and lubricant offerings. Larger-scale incumbent competing on enterprise and municipal contracts in overlapping geographies.

Regional players

• Shipley Energy: Pennsylvania-based fuel and lubricant distributor serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable product breadth though more residential-leaning than Burke.
• Reliable Oil: Regional petroleum distributor in the Northeast offering gasoline, diesel, and home heating oil with bulk delivery and tank monitoring. Overlaps with Burke's commercial and wholesale delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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