McCraw Oil and Propane

What McCraw Oil and Propane does

McCraw Oil and Propane is a privately held regional energy distributor headquartered in Bonham, Texas, operating since 1972 with roots in a 1948 fuel business founded by J.B. McCraw. The company supplies residential and commercial propane, bulk gasoline and diesel fuels, lubricants, and agricultural chemicals to roughly 8,500 active customers across Texas and Oklahoma. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor-Smartt, LLC, a diversified family of businesses that also includes McCraw Transport (fuel logistics) and TXB-Kwik Chek Food Stores (51 convenience stores and 14 restaurants), giving the group a combined headcount of more than 500.

The operating platform is built around nine staffed branch offices, 33 bobtail delivery trucks, 7 tractor-trailers, and 618,000 gallons of propane and fuel storage across 8 facilities. Technology is operational rather than data-driven: cellular remote tank monitoring for commercial accounts, proprietary Go Fuel Card accepted at 35+ Kwik Chek locations, on-site fleet fueling systems using PetroVend and Fuel Cloud access control, and an online ordering portal. A dedicated builder program targets luxury custom home builders in the Texoma and DFW markets, while the Safe & Secure Propane product offers 11-month average billing with summer price lock as a customer-retention and budget-management instrument. Multi-product verticals include propane for forklifts, autogas vehicle fleets, commercial mowers, greenhouses, and on-site refueling stations, plus Rinnai tankless water heaters.

McCraw monetizes through six documented revenue streams: subscription/recurring residential and commercial propane (Full Serve keep-full, Customer Order, Remote Monitored), usage-based fuel sales and delivery, transaction-fee lubricants and agricultural chemicals, professional services for propane installation and 24/7 emergency delivery, and transaction-fee service station dealer branded fuel programs. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer local branches, sales-led commercial account management, enterprise field sales to builders and developers, and channel partnerships through service station dealers and Kwik Chek stores. Pricing varies by customer type, with volume discounts at 150+ gallons, fixed-price and price-cap commercial contracts, and Safe & Secure average billing for residential accounts. No public revenue disclosures, capital structure, or institutional ownership are reported.

Name

McCraw Oil and Propane

Legal name

McCraw Oil and Propane

Website

https://mccrawoilandpropane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McCraw Oil and Propane is a privately held regional fuel and propane distributor serving roughly 8,500 residential, commercial, farm, ranch, builder, and fleet customers across Texas and Oklahoma from nine branch offices, operating as part of the Taylor-Smartt, LLC family of businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fuel and Propane Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Distribution Operations (Day-to-Day Field & System Operations) (EUAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Transportation of Crude, Refined Products & LPG (Bulk Road Haulage) (EUALADAJ), Gas Distribution Network Operations & Dispatch (Control Centers) (TLAGADAC), Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

Keywords

• Propane distribution
• Fuel delivery
• Fleet fueling
• Lubricant supply
• Agricultural chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Sales: Residential and commercial propane sales with various delivery options including Full Serve (automatic keep-full deliveries), Customer Order (monitor and order at 30%), and Remote Monitored (for larger volume commercial). Residential propane for home heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and outdoor living. Commercial propane for forklifts, autogas fleets, greenhouses, and bulk operations.
2. Fuel Sales and Delivery: Bulk gasoline and diesel fuel delivery to commercial, farm, and ranch customers. On-road and off-road diesel, ethanol and non-ethanol gasoline. Fleet fueling with on-site tanks and pumps and Go Fuel Card network. Construction site fueling solutions with 24/7 delivery.
3. Lubricants: Full range of branded and private label lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, antifreeze, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Xtreme brand lubricants through Martin Lubricant partnership. Packaged and bulk delivery options from 4 regional warehouses.
4. Agricultural Chemicals and Supplies: Brand name and private label herbicides, insecticides, hay bailing supplies, and related farm/ranch products sold at everyday fair prices with pickup or delivery.
5. Service and Installation: Propane system troubleshooting, repair, and installation services. Turnkey propane system consulting, sales, and installation. 24/7 emergency propane delivery and service. Propane equipment and appliance sales including Rinnai tankless water heaters and propane fireplaces.
6. Service Station Dealer Program: Branded fuel sales to service station dealers with various value-added services including merchandise co-op buying, ATM program, automated inventory monitoring, consigned fuel programs, and operational services including station design and construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

McCraw Oil and Propane distributes propane, gasoline, diesel, lubricants, and agricultural chemicals to residential, commercial, farm, ranch, fleet, builder, and service-station customers across Texas and Oklahoma. The company delivers through 9 local branch offices using 33 bobtail trucks, 7 tractor-trailers, and 8 storage facilities holding 618,000 gallons. Service offerings include automatic keep-full delivery, remote tank monitoring, on-site fleet fueling systems, the Go Fuel Card, installation services, and a builder/developer turnkey program for new-home propane.

Product overview

McCraw Oil and Propane is a regional energy supplier operating since 1948, serving Texas and Oklahoma with a comprehensive fuel and propane distribution business. The portfolio includes two core product lines: (1) Propane Products for residential heating/appliances, commercial bulk supply, and specialized applications including forklift fueling, autogas/fleet vehicles, propane mowers, greenhouse heating, and new construction builders; and (2) Fuel, Lubricants & Fleet Services covering bulk gasoline/diesel delivery, lubricants, agricultural chemicals, the proprietary Go Fuel Card accepted at Kwik Chek stores, on-site bulk fueling systems, and construction site fueling. Supporting services include the Safe & Secure Propane budget billing program, remote tank monitoring, multiple delivery options (Full Serve automatic, Customer Order, Remote Monitored), and Rinnai tankless water heater sales. The company operates 9 branch locations and delivers via a fleet of bobtail trucks and tractor-trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Go Fuel Card: Proprietary fleet fueling card accepted at Kwik Chek convenience stores and standalone unattended fueling sites for fleet fuel management.

Products and services

• Residential Propane Propane delivery for homeowners covering home heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and outdoor living appliances (grills, firepits, outdoor kitchens, pool/spa heaters). Available via automatic keep-full delivery, customer-order delivery at 30% tank level, or remote-monitored delivery for larger accounts.
• Commercial Bulk Propane Bulk propane supply for businesses including restaurants, hotels, warehouses, nurseries, vehicle and lawnmower fleets, with turnkey system design, installation, and options for tank leasing or purchasing.
• Builders and Developers Propane Program Turnkey propane program for residential home builders and developers in the Texoma and DFW markets, including phased installation, dedicated service manager, and assistance filing Propane Education & Research Council incentives up to $1,500 per home.
• Propane Forklift Cylinder Supply Propane cylinder supply service for forklift operations, with lightweight aluminum cylinders, high-security cylinder cages, same-day expedited service, and optimized cylinder supply matching warehouse workloads.
• Propane Autogas and Fleet Refueling Propane autogas refueling solutions for vehicle fleets including school buses, trucks, and police vehicles, including on-site refueling station development and fleet conversion consulting.
• Propane Mowers for Landscapers Propane-powered mower solutions for landscape professionals, including walk-behind, stand-on, and zero-turn-radius models with on-site refueling stations, cylinder cages, and mower incentives of $500-$1,000 per mower.
• Propane Refueling Stations Turnkey propane autogas refueling station program including site planning, permitting, system design, installation, training, automatic delivery, and remote fuel monitoring.
• Greenhouse and Nursery Propane Heating Propane heating solutions for greenhouses and nurseries featuring up to 99% efficiency heaters, turnkey installation programs, automatic delivery, and remote fuel monitoring for year-round temperature control.
• Commercial, Farm and Ranch Propane Propane supply for commercial operations, farms, and ranches including irrigation engines, crop dryers, weed control, and livestock or poultry facility heating.
• Bulk Fuel Delivery Bulk gasoline, on-road diesel, and off-road diesel delivery to commercial, farm, and ranch customers via tractor-trailer and tank-wagon, with ethanol and non-ethanol gasoline options and custom commercial account pricing.
• Lubricants Full range of branded and private-label lubricants including engine oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, antifreeze, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), with Xtreme brand lubricants through Martin Lubricant partnership, available packaged or in bulk from 4 regional warehouses.
• Agricultural Chemicals and Supplies Brand-name and private-label herbicides, insecticides, hay bailing supplies, and related farm and ranch products sold at everyday fair prices with pickup or delivery.
• Go Fuel Card Proprietary fleet fueling card accepted at over 30 Kwik Chek convenience stores and standalone unattended fueling sites in Texas and Oklahoma, providing PIN security, driver/vehicle reporting, instant card lock-out, and comprehensive usage reporting.
• On-Site Bulk Fueling Systems Turnkey on-site fleet fueling solutions ranging from small skid-mounted tank and pump systems to multi-site integrated card-based fueling systems using PetroVend or Fuel Cloud access control, with PIN, magstripe, RFID, or cell phone authentication.
• Construction Site Fueling Solutions Construction site fuel delivery including off-road diesel, on-road diesel, generator fueling, and on-site double-wall fuel tanks, with 24/7 delivery and remote cellular tank monitoring.
• Service Station Dealer Program Branded fuel supply program for service station dealers offering Exxon, Mobil, Valero, and Shamrock branding plans, with merchandise co-op buying, ATM program, proprietary fleet card, automated inventory monitoring, consigned fuel programs, and operational services covering station design, construction, pump and POS installation, and technology consulting.
• Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Tankless water heaters sold through a partnership with Rinnai for residential and commercial use, providing on-demand hot water at up to 50% lower operating cost than electric units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane water heaters cost 30% less to operate than electric units, up to 60% less with tankless water heaters
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMcCraw assists builders in filing for 'Build with Propane' incentives through PERC's incentive program, offering up to $1,500 per house. McCraw's team of experts help navigate the complex process of securing state and national rebates and incentives including the Propane Construction Incentive Program.
• RinnaicoreTechnology or IntegrationMcCraw partners with Rinnai to offer tankless water heaters at competitive prices. Rinnai tankless water heaters meet residential and commercial needs at up to 50% the cost of electric units. McCraw offers both conventional and Rinnai tankless water heaters.
• Exxon and MobilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService station dealer branding program offering Exxon and Mobil fuel branding options with various plans ranging from upfront investment to aggressive rebates over contract life.
• Valero and Shamrock FuelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService station dealer branding program offering Valero and Shamrock Fuels branding options.
• Kwik Chek Food Stores (TXB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGo Fuel Card accepted at over 30 Kwik Chek convenience stores (TXB branded) and standalone unattended fueling sites in Texas and Oklahoma. Part of Taylor-Smartt family of companies. McCraw Transport delivers fuels to 51 TXB convenience stores.
• McCraw TransportcoreOthersSister company operating fleet of modern tank trucks for fuel delivery in Texas and Oklahoma. McCraw Transport operates bobtail delivery fleet and tractor-trailer fleet. Part of Taylor-Smartt, LLC family of businesses with bases in Bonham, Austin, Farmersville, and Burleson, TX.
• TXB-Kwik Chek Food StorescoreOthersSister company operating 51 owned and operated convenience stores and 14 owned and operated restaurants. Part of Taylor-Smartt, LLC family of businesses. Accepts Go Fuel Card at 30+ locations.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasminorOthersMcCraw offers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Transparency in Medical Coverage links provided to BCBS machine-readable files.
• TeladocminorOthersTeladoc virtual doctor visits offered as part of McCraw's wellness program for convenient, cost-effective healthcare for employees.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Propane: Largest US propane retailer with national footprint serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and vehicle customers. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in propane distribution with overlapping product offerings and customer base.
• Suburban Propane Partners: National propane distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the US. Comparable as a propane-focused distributor with similar product/customer mix and now includes Heritage Propane operations.
• Pilot Travel Centers: National travel center and fuel retailer with extensive fleet fueling and convenience store operations. Comparable as a broader incumbent in fuel distribution and convenience retail with overlapping fleet card offerings (similar to Go Fuel Card).
• Ferrellgas Partners: One of the largest US propane distributors serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers nationwide. Comparable as a propane distribution incumbent with overlapping customer segments (residential heating, farm, fleet) and similar product portfolio.
• RaceTrac: Large convenience store and fuel retailer with multi-state footprint in the South and Midwest. Comparable as an adjacent operator in fuel retail and convenience stores, with similar geographic overlap in Texas markets.

Direct peers

• Bottini Fuel: Regional fuel and propane distributor serving residential and commercial customers in the Northeast. Comparable as a regional full-service fuel/propane company with similar business model, family ownership structure, and customer mix.
• Blossman Gas: Regional propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Southeast. Directly comparable as a multi-state regional propane distributor with similar customer segments and product offerings.
• MFA Oil Company: Regional farmer-owned cooperative supplying propane, fuel, lubricants, and agronomy products across the Midwest. Highly comparable as a regional full-service energy/agriculture distributor with similar product mix (propane, fuel, lubricants, ag chemicals) and customer segments (farm, residential, commercial).
• Paraco Gas: Family-owned regional propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Northeast. Comparable as a privately-held regional propane company with similar customer base, delivery model, and family-business operating philosophy.
• Eastern Propane Gas: Regional propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in the Northeast. Comparable as a regional propane supplier with overlapping product offerings and customer segments in residential heating, commercial, and farm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mccrawoil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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