Year: 2015
Enhancing MFA Oil Communications
Welcome to the first edition of Momentum. This publication is part of our effort to keep our member-owners and customers up-to-date on the latest MFA Oil news. I believe it is essential to our continued mutual success that we keep our stakeholders apprised of the direction of the company and […]
The Right Size Matters
Has your fuel storage capacity kept pace with the growth of your farming operation? If the answer is no, it may be time to consider changing the size of your tank. Maintaining adequate on-farm fuel supply is vital to avoiding downtime in your business. As the average number of acres […]
Trickle-Down Effect
Rain goes beyond farm community In 45 years of farming, Boone County farmer Robert Brown has never seen anything like the flood of troubles Missouri faces this season. “This year is the worst year of my life as far as soybean planting goes,” he says as he shakes his head. […]
New Fuel Trucks Benefit Customers
MFA Oil is in the process of investing in new equipment to upgrade its bulk fuel service for customers. Throughout the course of the past year, the company has purchased 10 new fuel trucks. These new 10-wheeler trucks can hold up to 4,500 gallons of fuel, or nearly 40 percent […]
Developing Tomorrow’s Professionals
Launched last May, the inaugural MFA Oil internship program consisted of eight students working in various departments throughout the company. MFA Oil expects the program to become a valuable training tool for future full-time employees. “When we were building the framework for our internship program, we knew we wanted to […]
Moberly Business Support Campus Nears Completion
A much-needed upgrade for many outdated MFA Oil facilities is scheduled to open soon. Construction of the MFA Oil Business Support Campus, located in Moberly, Mo. is nearing completion of its first phase. The 33-acre commercial site will house new offices, the maintenance department, parts and packaged goods warehouses, a […]
Time to Evaluate Contracting Options
This is a great time to review your fuel contract needs for the upcoming season. Historically, the market drifts lower into the end of the year and offers a good opportunity to lock in fuel prices with fixed-pricing or maximum-pricing contracts. The energy markets have seen a substantial fall in […]
Repurposed Truck Tanks Deliver Value
MFA Oil is in the process of upgrading its fleet of trucks for both refined fuel and propane. According to Tom Procter, director of service, replacing the company’s smaller trucks with new ones that can haul more is another step toward moving the company forward. “The 2,600- and 2,800-gallon propane […]
Business is Booming for Big O Tires
Things are rolling right along for MFA Oil’s Big O Tires stores, which set records for sales and profitability in 2015. The company’s 15 stores reported sales exceeding $26.4 million, a 25 percent increase over last year. Net income totaled $1.6 million, which eclipsed the previous year’s record of $983,000. […]
Gov. Nixon Appoints Greer to PSTIF Board of Trustees
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon recently announced his appointment of James Greer, MFA Oil vice president of supply and distribution, to the Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund (PSTIF) Board of Trustees. The 11-member board is comprised of eight trustees appointed by the governor. They represent the petroleum, trucking, insurance and financial […]
30 Years of Break Time
The summer of 1985 included many memorable highlights: “Back to the Future” debuted in theaters and went on to become the year’s top grossing movie, Tears for Fears released their hit radio single “Shout” and the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals were in the midst of rousing seasons […]
Take Charge of Your Diesel Fuel
As diesel engines become more complex with each year’s new models, the need for high performance fuel grows. Stringent EPA emission requirements have forced engine manufacturers to design and utilize High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) injection systems to achieve greater efficiency than conventional diesel engines. The typical HPCR injection system […]