ATLAS OIL HISTORY
Atlas Oil was founded in 1985. Our Founder and CEO, Sam Simon, then recently-immigrated to the USA, bought his first tanker truck and began delivering fuel throughout Metro Detroit. Sam’s instincts proved true when found immediate success. This started Atlas on a trajectory of growth and expansion that hasn’t let up- even today. Here are some of the key events that shaped the years in-between.
1985
Sam Simon buys his first truck. Atlas Oil is incorporated.
1986
Atlas opens its first bulk plant on Schafer Highway in Detroit.
1991
Atlas and Marathon Petroleum announce an official partnership.
1996
Atlas acquires B&J Oil Company and an Alpha Oil bulk plant.
1996
Atlas purchases its first terminal and opens its home office in Taylor, MI.
1998
Atlas starts a Lubricants business line, partnering with Chevron.
1999
Sam Simon is recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
2001
Atlas forms a partnership with Seaway Fuels Trucking in Dayton, Ohio.
2002
Atlas acquires B&R Oil Company, becoming a top Phillips 66 distributor.
2003
Atlas acquires 52 Clark gas stations and C-stores in MI and OH.
2005
Atlas acquires Fisher Fuels, a regional MI diesel and fuel oil distributor.
2007
Atlas and Sam Simon are recognized in national publications.
2007
The Foundation hosts its first annual Base Party at Selfridge Air Force Base.
2008
Atlas acquires 5 R&J gas stations, a regional MI distributor.
2008
The doors to Atlas’ Houston office officially open for business.
2009
Atlas’ sale of BP gas stations closes, forging a nationwide partnership.
2009
Atlas opens a transloading terminal in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2011
Atlas’ EFS Division unveils its Generator Assurance Programs.
2013
Atlas begins transloading crude oil from refineries in Odessa and La Feria, Texas.
2015
Atlas adds Crude Hauling to its nationwide service portfolio.
2015
Atlas celebrates the milestone of delivering its one billionth gallon of fuel.
2016
Atlas combines its Retail Division with Empire Petroleum.
2018
Atlas debuts its proprietary technology, Fuel Automation Station (FAS).
2019
Atlas partners with CITGO to add Frac Lubricants to its service offerings.
2019
Atlas sets sail with its Marine Fueling Services division.
2019
Inc. 5000 names Atlas as one of the Top 5000 fastest growing companies.
2019
FAS debuts on the international stage in Argentina and Saudi Arabia.
2022
Atlas is featured on Fox Business’ Earth with John Holden.
2022
Atlas officially enters the CNG space with Atlas Gas Solutions.