What Would You Want To Know?

Question:  Is Coulson Oil a well-established company?
Answer:  Ray Coulson, his wife Lois, co-worker Jim White and Walter Pennington began operation of Coulson Oil Company in 1969. We began with six dealer-operated service stations, and today provide gasoline and diesel fuels to approximately 200 independent operators.

We are known for our innovative approaches, such as combining a self-serve gas station with a food store, thereby creating the first “convenience store” in Arkansas. Coulson Oil’s reputation and business savvy also helped us become a distributor of three internationally-known fuel brands. And, our company is still led by the Coulson family, with son Mike as President.

Question: What do you mean by dealer-dedicated?
Answer:  First, it means that every program, every service, every effort made by Coulson is centered on the dealers, not itself. And it means a promise we give our dealers to be “Devoted to Excellence. Dedicated to Service.”  We know dealers are our customers and we succeed when they succeed.

Devotion to excellence means dealers can count on everyone at Coulson Oil to strive for the highest levels of quality and service. That translates into quick responses to questions, providing the highest quality service and on-time delivery of fuel. Dedication to service means dealers can expect the company to go the extra mile to anticipate and meet dealers’ needs.

Question: What values are most important to Coulson Oil?
Answer:  We have four core values: safety, integrity, service and innovation. Every team member at Coulson Oil is serious about providing the best support to our dealers and follow these guiding principals. At Coulson Oil, workplace safety is paramount. We continue to strive for improvement as we do our best to protect dealers, customers and Coulson Oil employees. Coulson Oil employees are dedicated to giving dealers the best possible service. We provide dealer service that keeps businesses up and running.

Question:  Who runs the company, and what is their background?
Answer:  Jim White, Chairman of the Board, helped establish Coulson Oil in 1969, having previously worked for Amoco. With a half century of experience in the oil business, Jim provides Coulson Oil dealers with tremendous insight and counsel. His knowledge of the industry, the company, pricing and operations are invaluable.

Company President Mike Coulson has grown up in the business his father began 37 years ago. Today, Mike is responsible for the overall success of the company. He works to make sure that all programs are developed with the best interest of our dealers in mind.

Question:  What brands are available through Coulson Oil?
Answer:  Shell, ConocoPhillips and Valero are recognizable, well-marketed national brands available to dealers through Coulson Oil. Dealers who choose to carry one of these brands have the business assistance and advantages of both Coulson Oil and the brand they represent. Coulson Oil can also provide unbranded product as well.

Question:  How is oil transported within the state?
Answer:  ChiefSeahawk Transport, LLC (a Coulson Oil subsidiary) carries motor fuel 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Our commitment to safe loading, hauling and delivery of gasoline and diesel fuel in an on-time and environmentally responsible manner is unparalleled.

Question:  Who do I contact if I want to learn more about leasing a Coulson Oil location or purchasing fuel from Coulson Oil?
Answer:  During business hours, call the Coulson Oil headquarters at 501-244-5234 and ask to speak to Gwenn Collins for more information.  You can also complete the New Dealer Form under the Dealer section of this site.