U.S. Oil
425 Better Way , Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Founded in 1951 as Schmidt Brothers, U.S. Venture is a privately-held company recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution and marketing of energy, automotive and lubricant products throughout North America.

U.S. Oil, a division of U.S. Venture Inc., is a leading energy and transportation products distributor and marketer. For more than 60 years, U.S. Oil has been recognized by our customers and partners for our value-adding approach in the distribution, marketing, trading and operations of fuel and renewable energy products in the United States and Canada. U.S. Oil prides itself on delivering unconventional, creative solutions that give our customers a competitive edge.

For more than 60 years, U.S. Oil has been recognized by our customers and partners for our value-adding approach in the distribution, marketing, trading and operations of fuel and renewable energy products in the United States and Canada. With continued growth, U.S. Oil is recognized today as a trusted and diverse wholesale fuel distributor. 

National distributor of refined products

From our Wisconsin petroleum roots, U.S. Oil today handles all aspects of fuel supply in the Midwest, and offers dependable wholesale and biofuel supply throughout the nation. With 21 terminals, a barge and numerous third-party terminal partners, U.S. Oil is a dependable national distributor of refined products and a reliable option for your business.

U.S. Venture, Inc.

- A leader in innovation U.S. Oil is a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., a privately-held company and the leading energy and transportation products distributor and marketer in North America. U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution and marketing of energy, automotive and lubricant products in North America. We are guided by our company vision, "To be the very best value-adding distributor of products that vehicles consume in North America." We deliver unconventional, creative solutions that give our customers a competitive edge in their marketplace. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, our other business divisions are U.S. AutoForce®, U.S. Lubricants and U.S. Gain. 

Making a difference in the communities

 We are committed to finding ways to make a difference in the local communities where we live and work. U.S. Venture embraces collaboration and social innovation in its philanthropic efforts. Through the U.S. Venture Open, the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation and the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, we challenge ourselves and our partners to address the root causes of poverty and improve the quality of people’s lives. Throughout the year, U.S. Venture puts almost one million dollars into action, and associates volunteer hundreds of hours.

Supply & Trading

There is an imbalance between supply and demand in North American refined products and renewable fuels markets. Oftentimes it is difficult to move product from where it is made to markets where it is needed. Traders at U.S. Oil utilize their assets, expertise, and multi-modal logistics capabilities to help meet market demands with sufficient supply. This is accomplished through the use of pipeline, rail car, light oil barge and truck assets. In aggregate, U.S. Oil transports nearly 100 million barrels (4.2 billion gallons) of refined products and renewable fuel each year.

Competitive Pricing 

U.S. Oil offers several different options for contracting your fuel needs. We understand a business’s need to find supply in a convenient location at a competitive price. U.S. Oil strives to provide product at a terminal where you need it, when you need it, and at a reasonable price. By leveraging relationships across the United States, U.S. Oil can be the reliable supplier you need to keep your business running.