� OPTISTREAM FORMS ALLIANCE WITH VERTRAX
Optistream, a company that works to help fuel marketers and distributors make smarter, faster decisions, announced that it formed an alliance with Vertrax.
By bringing together Vertrax’ s ERP and TMS expertise and Optistream’ s advanced pricing intelligence and supply optimization capabilities, the companies said, they can deliver“ fuel supply intelligence” via a new toolkit for fuel dealers that: automates sourcing decisions across terminals and suppliers; optimizes contract and hedge positions with real-time insights; and strengthens margins while simplifying risk exposure. For more information visit www. optistream. com.
� TREMCAR PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSAL TRUCK SERVICE
Tremcar U. S. A., a manufacturer of tank trailers, announced a new strategic dealership agreement with Universal Truck Service( UTS), based in Roseville, Minnesota. Universal Truck Service is a provider of commercial truck maintenance, repair, and sales services.
The partnership marks a major expansion for Tremcar, positioning UTS as the exclusive Tremcar dealer for petroleum and crude tank trailers throughout Minnesota, the company said. Under the terms of the agreement, which became effective June 1, 2025, UTS is promoting and selling Tremcar’ s comprehensive line of tank trailers, including DOT 406 petroleum trailers, fuel truck mounts, non-code aluminum tanks, crude tank trailers, and DOT 407 chemical trailers. UTS committed to representing Tremcar exclusively and will not sell or promote competing tank brands, Tremcar said in a May 26 announcement.
“ Partnering with Universal Truck Service represents a significant step forward in Tremcar’ s strategy to strengthen our presence in key regional markets,” said David Fabian, Senior Regional Sales Manager at Tremcar.“ With their reputation for exceptional customer service and deep roots in the Minnesota transportation industry, UTS is an ideal partner to bring Tremcar’ s industry-leading products closer to our customers.”
The new dealership agreement enhances UTS’ s product offering and ensures customers in Minnesota have access to both Tremcar’ s advanced tank technology and aftersales service, Tremcar said.
“ At Universal Truck Service, we are excited to align with Tremcar— a brand known for quality, innovation, and dependability,” said Gene Perry, President of UTS.“ Our customers can now benefit from locally available, top-tier tank equipment along with the dedicated support they expect from our team.” The three-year agreement reflects both companies’ longterm commitment to mutual growth, customer satisfaction, and market leadership, they said. The collaboration is designed to offer Minnesota’ s fuel, chemical, and crude transportation sectors convenient access to premium tank solutions and comprehensive service support. Tremcar U. S. A. is a manufacturer of tank trailers for the transportation of liquid and dry bulk products, with manufacturing and service facilities across North America.
� SPOTLIGHT: APIS POINT ENERGY
Apis Point Energy is a provider of price risk management solutions for fuel dealers and commercial end-users. Apis Point’ s solutions are designed to help fuel distributors achieve predictable and competitive pricing, the company said. Fuel distributors using Apis Point’ s risk management solutions can lock in favorable fuel prices, enabling them to offer attractive, stable pricing directly to their customers, Apis Point said. Recognizing that households may spend between 5 % and 10 % of their income on heating oil, distributors who leverage Apis Point’ s services not only provide pricing certainty but also enhance their competitive position, the technology provider said, noting that this approach helps distributors retain customers through increased loyalty and longer-term commitments. For more information, visit apispoint. energy.
� STEWART NAMED TO TARANTIN INDUSTRIES’ SALES TEAM
Tarantin Industries announced the addition of Andy Stewart to its Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland territory. Stewart started out in the propane industry as a bobtail driver
Andy Stewart
in 2015. Soon, he moved into commercial sales, developing relationships and establishing brand recognition in his Mid- Atlantic territory. Over the next couple of years, he moved up the ladder from key account manager to strategic account manager to regional sales manager and finally commercial growth manager. All along the way, his main goal was to assist the customer.
Tarantin Industries( www. tarantin. com), a family-owned company serving the propane industry since 1983, provides brand name products such as RegO, Corken, Smith Pumps, TracPipe, and PrestoTap.
Sales associates are field-trained technical specialists. Tarantin also provides training on the items it sells, as well as code updates, at each of its facilities. Knowledgeable sales associates run the classes, and outside professionals are also brought in to co-train. Tarantin has six distribution facilities strategically placed along the East Coast from Maine to Florida, enabling next-day delivery of products and equipment. l FON
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