California-Fresno Oil Company
3242 East Garrett , Fresno, California, United States

In 1891, August Ruschhaupt moved from Los Angeles to Fresno where he began to construct a soap factory and tallow works. Since there were no railroads through the valley at this time, the Los Angeles and San Francisco manufacturers of soap were having a difficult time servicing this market. The soap factory did quite well over the next couple of years and, around 1893, he sent for his brother Karl to come from Germany to Fresno. In approximately 1898, it became apparent to him that, with all the agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley and the one-cylinder irrigation pumps that were burning engine distillate, there was a need for a refiner of petroleum products.  The Ruschhaupt brothers got together in 1901 and formed California-Fresno Oil Company. They hauled crude oil from the Coalinga area to Fresno with mule-drawn tank wagons. This wagon is what California-Fresno Oil Company now proudly displays as its distinctive logo.  The oil business progressed nicely in the early 1900’s, with the production of engine distillate for the irrigation pumps, residual fuel, and fuel oil to heat the homes in the Fresno and surrounding counties. In approximately 1917, they had a fire in the refinery and it burned down. At that point, due to new technological advances, it would be quite expensive to rebuild the refinery to modern standards.  Therefore, they decided to continue in the distribution of gasoline and petroleum products and not rebuild the refinery.  Through all those years the family continued to run the company based on service, dependability and quality goods. In 2016, The Shehadey Family took over the operation of California Fresno Oil Company & continues to distribute petroleum goods throughout the San Joaquin Valley to industries and agriculture as it has done since the beginning. California-Fresno Oil Company is a major distributor of dust control products for agriculture and industry in the western United States. The company also operates a transportation business (California-Fresno Transportation Company) providing the same service its customers have grown to expect.  California-Fresno Oil continues to base its reputation on quality products, honesty and superior service that the customers have come to expect for over 100 years.

WHOLESALE PRODUCTS

Gasoline, diesel fuel, oil and lubricants are available as wholesale products on a delivered basis.  California Fresno Oil Co. has been supplying asphalt seal coating materials, i.e.  fog seals, slurry seals, tack coats, prime coats, penetrating prime coats, cut-back asphalt, dust control and non-petroleum dust control and suppressants since the early 1930’s. From Dust-off to Calbinder, from SS1-H to DuraSeal, we are here to meet the needs of retailers and end users. These products are available for delivery, application or pick-up at our 3242 E Garrett Fresno, CA location.

ASPHALT ROAD OIL

The advantage of liquid asphalts are a resilient wear surface. Excellent water shedding ability and erosion control. The ability to be applied to existing soils, or for longer lasting results to base rock. Roads and adjoining areas should be graded to promote water drainage. Compaction is recommended, especially when heavier traffic is expected. A few hours prior to application, watering the road bed to promote permeability is recommended. However any standing water on the surface will produce negative results.  With the current situation of crude oil asphalts tend to cost more per application and cost less in the long run.

HAVE TRUCK…WILL TRAVEL.

That is the motto of our transportation manager. What ever your bulk fuel needs, we go above and beyond the normal business practices to get the fuel to your station or tank in a timely manner. We will deliver truck and trailer loads of gas, diesel (clear and dyed), plus all clean products for California Fresno Oil Co or for hire. Our drivers are licensed and hazmat certified to haul to your business location with clearance into various terminals in California. Your business is dependent on having the fuel necessary to sell. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.  California Fresno Transportation is more than a hauling company. CFT has specialized equipment used to compliment California Fresno Oil’s products. Computerized spreader trucks operated by a CFT employee will spread the asphalt and dust control agents, for example tack oil, fog seal and chip seal. Services are also available For Hire.