Strobel Energy Logistics

What Strobel Energy Logistics does

Strobel Energy Logistics is a private, family-owned rail-based logistics company specializing in bulk liquid transloading and terminal operations for the petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, and chemical industries. The company operates as the operations arm of Strobel Companies, a Nebraska-based family business dating to 1946, and provides services across 10+ US states plus cross-border Mexico export programs. Its core offering is multimodal transloading using proprietary equipment designed and manufactured in-house by the affiliated Strobel Fabrication, featuring autonomous operation (no utility dependency), variable-speed pumps delivering 350-600 GPM throughput, Class I Division II electrical safety classification, and temperature/gravity-corrected custody-transfer metering.

The company's primary asset is the 40-acre Silver Bow Terminal in Butte, Montana — a multi-product bulk liquid facility with 16 petroleum rail unloading spots, 6 dedicated DEF spots, a 2-bay truck rack, and 3.3 million gallons of storage (diesel, ethanol, gasoline, and temperature-controlled DEF). The terminal has direct access to both Union Pacific and BNSF rail lines and sits at the intersection of I-15 and I-90, providing strategic Western US distribution optionality. Beyond transloading, the company offers third-party rail operations management, compliance audits, railroad negotiation/brokerage, site selection, and FRA D07 hazmat training services — leveraging integrated engineering, construction, and fabrication capabilities through the broader Strobel Companies family.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction-fee transloading, managed-services contracts for terminal and rail operations, and project-based professional services. The customer base is enterprise-focused: refiners, major petroleum retailers, ethanol/biofuel producers, and midstream operators requiring hazmat-credentialed rail logistics. Notable operational outcomes include standing up a biodiesel terminal for a major petroleum retailer in 45 days, supporting a 2-million-gallon-per-week US-to-Mexico rail export program for a Texas refiner, and providing emergency transload services during the 2019 Midwest floods. The company remains owner-operated with no disclosed external institutional investment, no M&A activity, and no public revenue disclosures.

Name

Strobel Energy Logistics

Legal name

Strobel Companies

Website

https://strobellogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Strobel Energy Logistics is a family-owned rail-based logistics provider offering bulk liquid transloading, terminal operations, and third-party rail management for petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, and chemical companies across 10+ US states, anchored by the multi-modal Silver Bow Terminal in Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Logistics / Rail Transloading Services

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (48691)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Transportation of Crude & Refined Products (EUALADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refinery Offsites, Storage & Loading (Tankage, Truck/Rail/Marine Loading) (EUALAGAK)

Keywords

• Rail transloading services
• Bulk liquid logistics
• Energy terminal operations
• Petroleum rail logistics
• Third-party rail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

La Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transloading Services: Rail-to-truck and truck-to-rail transloading services across the 48 contiguous United States. Revenue generated through per-transaction fees based on volume transloaded. Specialized equipment deployment with operators for hazardous materials handling.
2. Third-Party Rail Operations Management: Full-service terminal and transload management, railcar management, and logistics oversight for fuel, oil, renewable fuels, and bulk liquid markets. Ongoing operational contracts with performance-based terms.
3. Railroad Negotiation and Brokerage Services: Rail access agreements, service negotiations, and railroad coordination services. Project-based consulting fees for infrastructure development and operational setup.
4. Training and Commissioning Services: Operational readiness training, procedure development, and documentation for FRA-jurisdiction facilities. FRA D07 hazmat credentials training. Commissioning support for mechanical and electrical system verification.
5. Rail-Served Industrial Site Selection: Comprehensive site selection analysis for rail-integrated industrial facilities. Includes real estate analysis, rail connectivity assessment, and infrastructure capacity evaluation. Project-based consulting engagement.
6. Compliance Audits: Rail operations compliance audits evaluating safety protocols, equipment maintenance, loading/unloading processes, documentation, and environmental compliance. Audit fees with follow-up implementation support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Strobel Energy Logistics provides rail-based bulk liquid transloading, third-party rail operations, terminal management, compliance audits, and full engineering/construction/fabrication services for petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, and chemical shippers. The company operates the Silver Bow Terminal in Butte, Montana and deploys proprietary autonomous transloading equipment to move liquid products between rail cars and trucks.

Product overview

Strobel Energy Logistics operates as a rail-based bulk liquid transloading and terminal operations company offering integrated logistics solutions. The core offering includes proprietary transloading services with company-designed autonomous transloader units featuring variable-speed pumps and custody-transfer metering. The service portfolio spans rail logistics management, third-party rail operations, compliance audits, railroad negotiations, site selection, and training/commissioning. Supporting infrastructure includes the Silver Bow Terminal facility in Montana with 16 rail spots and storage capacity. The company also provides engineering, construction, and fabrication services through affiliated Strobel Companies, delivering integrated solutions from conceptual design through post-commission operations for petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, and chemical products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rail Transloading Services Rail-to-truck transfer of bulk liquid products (petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, chemicals) using proprietary autonomous transloading equipment and custody transfer metering at hazardous-area compliant facilities. Designed for shippers, refiners, and producers needing safe, accurate transfer of bulk liquids between rail cars and trucks.
• Third-Party Rail Operations Operation of industrial rail facilities and rail logistics on behalf of third-party owners, leveraging relationships with Class I railroads and Strobel's operating expertise. Targeted at shippers and facility owners that want to outsource daily rail operations and switching.
• Silver Bow Terminal Company-owned bulk liquid transloading terminal located in Butte, Montana, serving petroleum, biofuel, ethanol, and chemical customers. Provides shippers with access to Strobel's proprietary transloading equipment and Class I rail connections.
• Compliance Audit Services Audit and compliance services covering railroad, environmental, and hazardous-area requirements for energy logistics facilities. Aimed at shippers and terminal operators needing third-party verification of regulatory compliance.
• Railroad Negotiation Services Negotiation of agreements, rates, and service terms with Class I railroads on behalf of shippers and terminal operators. Leverages Strobel's multi-generational railroad relationships to secure favorable access and operational terms.
• Site Selection Services Site evaluation and selection advisory for new transloading and terminal projects, including assessment of rail access, permitting, and operational feasibility. Targeted at shippers and developers planning new energy logistics facilities.
• Training and Commissioning Services Operator training and commissioning of new transloading, pumping, and terminal equipment for shippers and operators. Helps customers get new facilities operational safely and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Engineering Services Engineering design for transloading and terminal facilities, including electrical, mechanical, and process design for hazardous-area (Class I Div II) environments. Designed for shippers and operators building or modifying energy logistics facilities.
• Construction Services Construction of transloading and terminal facilities, often bundled with engineering and fabrication work. Targeted at shippers, refiners, and producers building new energy logistics infrastructure.
• Fabrication Services In-house fabrication of transloading equipment, piping, and terminal components, supporting both Strobel's proprietary equipment and customer project builds. Aimed at shippers and operators needing custom-built transloading equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 million gallons per week exported to Mexico by rail for one Texas refiner
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail infrastructure partner providing rail connectivity at Silver Bow Terminal. Strategic railroad relationship enabling freight transport for bulk liquid logistics across Western US.
• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail infrastructure partner providing rail connectivity at Silver Bow Terminal. Strategic railroad relationship complementing Union Pacific for extensive reach and efficient freight transport.
• Port of MontanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway partner enhancing transload, distribution, and storage capabilities at Silver Bow Terminal. Proximity to Port of Montana improves inland port access for multimodal logistics.
• Strobel Energy GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAffiliated company providing integrated engineering, construction, fabrication, and operations capabilities. Strobel Companies family includes Strobel Energy Group, Strobel Energy Logistics, and Strobel Fabrication, enabling coordinated approach to rail infrastructure, terminal design, and daily operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• GATX Corporation: Major railcar lessor and operator with terminal services across North America, including bulk liquid handling. Comparable to Strobel in rail-anchored bulk liquid logistics, though GATX's scale and lease model differ.
• Genesis Energy: Midstream energy MLP with operations in crude oil pipelines, refined products terminals, and marine transportation. Comparable to Strobel in the refined products terminalling segment, particularly Gulf Coast and US mid-continent markets.
• Plains All American: Large-cap midstream provider of crude oil and refined product transportation, terminalling, and storage across North America. Competes with Strobel for large midstream and refined product logistics contracts, especially where rail-to-pipeline optionality matters.
• PBF Logistics: Midstream MLP operating crude oil and refined product terminals and pipelines primarily supporting PBF Energy refineries. Comparable to Strobel's terminal and rail transloading services for refiners.
• Delek Logistics Partners: MLP focused on gathering, transportation, and terminalling of crude oil and refined products primarily serving Delek US refineries. Overlaps with Strobel in petroleum logistics, terminalling, and rail-loading capabilities.
• Kinder Morgan: One of the largest North American midstream operators with extensive refined products and crude terminals, pipelines, and rail-transloading infrastructure. Represents the broad incumbent peer against which Strobel competes for large integrated logistics contracts.

Direct peers

• Martin Resource Management: Provides petroleum transportation, terminalling, and logistics services across the Gulf Coast and US mid-continent. Highly comparable to Strobel's bulk liquid handling and refined product logistics model.
• Savage Companies: Major US provider of rail-to-truck transloading, terminal operations, and bulk liquid logistics for petroleum, chemicals, and agricultural products. Highly comparable to Strobel in core service offering, customer base (refiners, ethanol producers), and rail-based bulk liquid focus.
• USD Group: Midstream energy logistics company operating crude oil and refined product terminals with rail and pipeline interconnections. Directly comparable to Strobel — notably, USD Group is also a Strobel customer, indicating overlapping capabilities.
• Watco Companies: Operator of short-line railroads and bulk commodity transloading terminals across the US, with significant energy and refined product logistics services. Comparable to Strobel in rail-integrated terminal operations and customer overlap in petroleum and biofuels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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