Boyett Petroleum

Boyett Petroleum
	File:Boyett Petroleum Logo.png
Industry	Petroleum, Fuel Supplier, Convenience Stores
Founded	1940
Founder	Stan Boyett, Carol Boyett
Headquarters	Modesto, California
Key people	Carl Boyett (CEO, Owner); Dale Boyett (President, Owner); Carole Boyett (Owner); John Kruse (CFO); Katie Hollowell (Chief Legal Officer); Ken Berns (VP of Wholesale); Clark Nakamura (VP of Distribution); Scott Castle (President);
Website	boyett.net

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Boyett Petroleum, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 25 July 2025

Boyett Petroleum operates as a family-owned, independent fuel distributor, supplier, and retailer based in Modesto, California. The company markets gasoline under the Boyett Petroleum, Cruisers, and Kwik Serv brand names and distributes fuel to more than 500 service stations throughout California and Nevada. Additionally, it provides diesel fuel directly to agricultural clients within California.

History

Boyett Petroleum was established in 1940 by Stan and Carol Boyett, both seasoned professionals with backgrounds at Shell Oil and Standard Oil of California respectively. Following World War II, they expanded their business by partnering with local gas stations in areas including Modesto, Manteca, and Atwater. During the 1950s, they collaborated with Walter Barbour to launch Barbour Premium Gas stations. By 1962, the company secured the Richfield Oil distributorship for Modesto. Their son Carl joined the firm in 1970 and assumed the role of CEO in 1985 after Stan and Carol stepped down.

The company's growth was largely driven by organic expansion efforts, distributing fuels from brands such as Valero, 76, ConocoPhillips, and ARCO. By the 1980s, Boyett operated a network of ten retail outlets spanning from San Jose to Reno and Modesto to Santa Rosa. Carl’s son Dale entered the business in 1993 and advanced to President in 2004, overseeing daily operations.

In 2008, Boyett expanded its wholesale distribution by acquiring Toms Sierra Company, increasing its branded accounts to 110 and marketing over 20 million gallons monthly. That same year saw the introduction of the CRUISE Americard—a universal fleet fueling card accepted at upwards of 230,000 locations nationwide. The company also manages eight Cruiser convenience stores serving California’s Central Valley region.

A major expansion occurred in 2015 when Boyett purchased distribution contracts for ninety Valero and 76 stations from MCW Energy group. This acquisition extended its network beyond 500 stations across California and Nevada with annual volumes reaching 400 million gallons. Currently, Boyett Petroleum stands as the largest Valero distributor on the West Coast.

In 2019, the company initiated a rebranding strategy converting ten retail outlets in the Modesto area from "Cruisers" to the 76® brand to strengthen market positioning.

Boyett Petroleum continues to be headquartered in Modesto and employs roughly 170 staff members.

Charity

The Boyett Family founded the Make Dreams Real Endowment Fund in 2009 to support youth programs within Stanislaus County. Boyett Petroleum organizes an annual golf tournament with all proceeds directed to this fund. Each year, 10% of the fund’s balance is allocated to local initiatives such as Foothill Horizons Outdoor Education Camp, Oakdale Education Foundation, and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Since its creation, the fund has amassed over $1.1 million. Additionally, Boyett hosts quarterly B Green Collection Events where customer donations of recyclables are matched dollar-for-dollar by the company; funds generated benefit parks in Modesto. This environmental effort earned Boyett the Captain Planet Foundation Outlook Leadership Award for Environmental Stewardship in 2011. In 2015, proceeds from these events supported renovations at Wesson Ranch Park in Modesto. Furthermore, Boyett Petroleum serves as a prominent sponsor of the Gallo Center for the Arts.

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