Author: Adam Buckallew
Ehrman Named VP of Logistics
In September 2016, MFA Oil named Larry Ehrman vice president of logistics. In this new position, Ehrman oversees operations at the MFA Oil Business Support Campus in Moberly, Mo., which includes the company’s parts and packaged goods warehouse, bulk lubricant storage, truck services shop, training center, field support, maintenance department […]
Supporting Special Olympics Missouri
Fundraising is underway to build a permanent home for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) that will serve current and future generations of individuals with intellectual disabilities by providing enhanced facilities and programs. SOMO intends to construct the Training for Life Campus on 16.5 acres in Jefferson City, Mo. Once completed, it […]
Field Support: Fueling MFA Oil’s Field Operations
If ever an MFA Oil driver experiences an issue with a software program while on a service call, the Field Support team is standing by to help. “We’re the equivalent of customer service for our field employees,” says Tina Ford, director of the Field Support Department. For questions ranging from […]
6 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
Extreme cold, snow, sleet and freezing rain present a number of challenges to drivers and their vehicles. That is why it is important to take the time to prep your car or truck for winter weather. We asked the experts at Big O Tires and Jiffy Lube for their advice […]
MFA Oil Company Acquires Central Oklahoma Propane Supplier
MFA Oil Company, the seventh largest propane retailer in the United States, announces it has acquired R&S Propane, Inc., a propane supplier based in Dibble, Okla. The acquisition strengthens MFA Oil’s position in central Oklahoma.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]