It was a pleasure for the SCL Team to spend the weekend meeting with drivers, individual owner-operators, fleet owners, and maintenance teams at the annual California Trucking Show in Ontario, CA, 14-15. Major industries rely heavily on the trucking industry to maintain their supply chain. Just look at the percent... Read More +
Recent increases in raw material costs, incited by supply shortages due to cuts from major oil-supplying nations, and compounded by geopolitical instability and increasing international conflict, are being cited for a round of price increases from suppliers. In mid-October WTI Crude was hovering around $90/barrel, appearing to be on an... Read More +
ExxonMobil Plays Catch Up While Shell Undergoes Quarterly Indexing Review ExxonMobil, which sat out the most recent round of price increases, will be increasing prices on finished lubricants effective September 15, 2022. According to ExxonMobil, market dynamics have been evolving driven by continued global and regional imbalances in the supply... Read More +
The 2022 Professional Installer Lubrication Recommendation Guide, the official key to the full line of Chevron Havoline® lubricants, is now available. This annual guide contains OEM specifications and corresponding Chevron product recommendations, and is an essential tool for professional installers. To request a copy, contact your SCL Representative.
12-20% Increase Across-The-Board As Oil Demand Peaks Increasing costs of raw materials and packaging impacting the manufacture of products, as well as an increase in transportation costs, are all being cited by major suppliers resulting in another round of price increases on finished lubricants. The prices of lubricating oils and... Read More +
Spike Will Affect Finished Lubricants, Greases, and Specialty Products. Chevron Provides Some Relief with Antifreeze/Coolant Decrease Major suppliers have announced yet another price increase between 10-15% on finished lubricants, greases, and specialty products. SCL will be passing along these price movements effective on manufacturing dates listed below. As of today,... Read More +
Deliveries of Lubricants, DEF and Fuel to customers will see a Temporary Fuel Surcharge (TFS) added to their orders to account for similar charges pressed upon the market by suppliers themselves. SCL receives and distributes products from these suppliers to customers throughout California. This additional fee, which is a pass-through... Read More +
We are deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. As we watch the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine unfold in Europe, we join the free world in condemning violence and praying for peace... Read More +
Coolant maintenance is a priority during hot months. However, preventative summer maintenance should extend well beyond coolant and oil. The summer months can be brutal on engines. That’s why people call roadside assistance more during the summer than at any other time. However, it’s not just personal vehicles that are... Read More +
Picture this—you pull into the Shell gas station on Pico and Western. The Marquee reads $4.52 for regular unleaded, $4.92 for premium, and $4.50 for Diesel. But wait…weren’t gas prices more than $1 less just a year ago? Yes, but fuel taxes aren’t what they used to be. Fuel... Read More +
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges to all businesses. With the government stepping in to offer support, it can be a challenge keeping up with what benefits are available to your company and your specific situation. By familiarizing yourself you may identify opportunities to help your company finesse... Read More +
On this Veterans Day 2019 we pause to thank all our nation’s veterans and their families. Luis Mejia, Richmond Operations Manager – United States Army Served from 1999-2006 as a 44-B. Welder/ Metal Worker. 2000 – Joined B-Co. 426th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell,... Read More +
As a Chevron First Source distributor, SCL helped facilitate a Delo Truck Event for customer and partner California Truck Parts, so that they in turn can help their customers understand the importance of premium performance heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants. The Delo Truck is an 80-foot, eye-catching rolling education... Read More +
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