The McPherson Companies Employees were treated to a week of prizes, fun and food during McPherson Companies annual Employee Appreciation Week. Events ranged from breakfasts, lunches and dinners in various locations to bingo, swag and gift cards. This year, our appreciation week grew in importance…
Oil waste by small automobile repair shops, electric generating stations and fleets is often not disposed of correctly. A lot of times, used oil is simply drained down the pipes, ending up in the ocean. To compound that problem, often fleet managers (and independent rig…
Birmingham, Ala – October 15, 2018 – The McPherson Companies, Inc. (McPherson) has acquired Salathe Oil Company (Salathe) in Harvey, Louisiana. Salathe’s business includes commercial fuel, an unmanned fuel site and lubricant products in the New Orleans and surrounding markets. , McPherson will use the…
We had the honor of participating in the Alabama Special Olympic Convoy, part of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy, on Saturday, September 29. This cause is close to our hearts as we have one of our own whose daughter has Down Syndrome. Click to learn…
Birmingham, Ala – September 17, 2018 – The McPherson Companies, Inc. (McPherson) has acquired certain assets of Retif Oil & Fuel, LLC and B&M Oil Company, extending their distribution of ExxonMobil products in parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Southern Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. The…
Connected cars, put simply, are cars which are connected to the internet. This internet access allows the car to remotely share important information, all of which could come in handy down the road. For example, your car’s data will keep track of your fuel levels,…
When it comes to commercial fuel services, drivers are very familiar with interacting with retail staff when they deliver their products. However, when it comes to the future, drivers may find themselves interacting with fewer humans and more robots. As artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning,…
“Big Data” is the kind of phrase that you may hear being thrown around a lot by business executives and results-driven company cultures. Put simply, it refers to the massive amount of data that we are now able to observe and analyze thanks to advances…
If you are struggling to find why problems are occurring within your fleet, mining data is the best place to start. Upon digging, you may find there are mishaps in your commercial fuel services, driver behavior, or even vehicle malfunctions that no one has brought…
Truck driving is one of the most common jobs in the US and many other countries around the world. However, recent advances in autonomous technology are threatening the jobs of truck drivers. But just how advanced is driving technology, and how is it likely to…
