As Disruptive Technologies Such as Electric Vehicles Enter the Mainstream Market, Scientists and Economists Speculate on the Pending Challenges That Oil and Gas Face In an essay written by scientist, inventor and entrepreneur, Seth Miller, in his blog focused on “science, technology, and navigating an uncertain future,” Miller proposes a... Read More +
Who in California doesn’t love an ice-cold beer? According to the California Craft Brewers Association, California craft brewing now sits at the epicenter of the American craft brewing movement and continues to lead the nation in number of breweries per capita – more than any other state with upwards of... Read More +
This February Expect Lubricant Price Increases for all Major Oil Manufacturers Beginning in February 2018 you can expect all major oil manufacturers – Chevron, Shell, Phillips 66, Exxon/Mobil, etc – to roll out lubricant price increases of 5-7% on lubricating oils, coolants/antifreezes and greases, with certain specific products potentially increasing... Read More +
When it Comes to Manufacturing World Class Golf Equipment, San Diego Has Cornered the International Market From Primitive Clubs to NASA Tech Golf is a game that was first played in 15th century Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife, where early enthusiasts would hit a rock or pebble around a... Read More +
Choosing the Right Grease to Suite Your Specific Application Has Never Been Easier Choosing the appropriate grease for your equipment depends 100% on the specific application. Some greases will work in multiple capacities, but understanding the specific use, wear and conditions are essential before any recommendation can be made. Modern... Read More +
Our customers are out there on the road, in the dirt, the mud and the grime, getting the job done and at SCL we are always looking for new and improved ways to support them in maintaining and optimizing the machines, fleets and vehicles that keep our country moving. As... Read More +
A $0.01 Increase on Motor Oil in the State of California As of January 1, 2018, the California Motor Oil Fee increase from $0.04/gallon to $0.05/gallon, raising the state Motor Oil Fee to a total of $0.29/gallon from $0.28/gallon. The tax increase will affect motor oil dealers who produce, sell... Read More +
The Chemical Composition of CO2 and NOx As fleet managers and heavy equipment operators, it’s important to understand the difference between the most common emissions and why they are so heavily regulated. If you are a business that operates heavy machinery or a fleet of trucks, you are most likely familiar... Read More +
An overview of how we can accommodate your petroleum equipment needs In a wide range of industrial sectors, if there’s metal touching metal, oil is involved. At SCL, we’re here to protect and optimize the machines that keep our country moving and we pride ourselves on providing superior logistics and... Read More +
Since 1908, when Henry Ford debuted the first mass-produced automobile – the Model T – the automotive industry has seen a blitzkrieg of evolution in engine design, style, capabilities and technological innovations. The vehicles we drive represent in many ways the externalization of our psyche, our values and our lifestyle.... Read More +
How Has Biodiesel Evolved and How Are Renewable and Alternative Diesel Products Changing the Game What is Biodiesel Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable and clean-burning diesel replacement fuel that was created to reduce our US dependence on foreign oil while at the same time minimize the carbon footprint of diesel... Read More +
Installing New Above or Below Ground Tanks What You Need to Know In Terms of Cost and Compliance As a solutions and logistics provider for a wide spectrum of industries, we often encounter customers who are interested in installing both above and below ground tanks to fulfill their tank storage... Read More +
How the Petroleum Industry is Moving in the Direction of Increased Consolidation You’re most likely familiar with the terms merger, consolidation and corporate take-overs. A financial situation is considered a merger when two or more corporations combine to form a single corporation, whereby one corporation is absorbed into the other.... Read More +
Expanding our Ability to Remain Reliable, Even in Emergency Situations In 2016, we at SCL made the decision to invest in the installation of two emergency generator systems at our Vista and San Marcos locations, providing 2 fully-operational emergency fueling options for North San Diego and all of San Diego... Read More +
An Interview with OC Petroleum on their recent overhaul of San Diego’s Frank Subaru As the saying goes, you can work harder or you can work smarter, and at SCL we’re all about finding ways to streamline your operations to save your business both time and money. In this article... Read More +
How Installing an Automatic Tank Gauge System Can Save Your Fleet Time and Money Automatic tank gauge systems, or ATG’s are excellent additions to your fleet’s maintenance program. An ATG is an electronic component placed within an above or below ground tank that monitors fuel or lubricant volume over time... Read More +
Proper Spill Containment – Why It’s Critical If you run a business that handles petroleum products or potentially harmful chemicals, you need a plan to address proper spill containment. Period. No exceptions. In this article we spoke with Dean Moss, Subject Matter Expert and SCL Director of Safety and Compliance... Read More +
SCL Gives Back to Giving Hope – New Orleans Upholding the Philosophy That “To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required” At SCL we pride ourselves on giving back to the community and to our fellow human beings whenever possible through yearly contributions to such humanitarian organizations as the Fuel... Read More +
Stone Brewing – California’s Craft Brew Market Champion As a logistics and solutions provider, SCL has been developing relationships with some of California’s top brewers, providing them with the cleaning supplies and heat transfer fluids that they need to brew their award-winning beer. In this article, we reached out to... Read More +
Real Life Sci-Fi – The World of Futuristic Technology As a logistics and solution provider, at SCL we’re keeping our finger on the pulse of changing technological trends in the industry sectors that we serve, seeing how and where we can consistently provide our customers with the products they need... Read More +
Greater Convenience and Accessibility In tandem with our recent brand transition and the total change to our visual identity, we are proud to also debut the new SCL website, specifically designed to serve as a hub for communicating with and supporting our customers. The inspiration to update our existing website... Read More +
The Benefits of Mobile Fueling Solutions You have key pieces of equipment in the field, but you’re running low on fuel and there’s no time to waste transporting heavy machinery back and forth to refuel. That’s where SCL’s mobile fueling solutions can benefit your operation – providing you with the... Read More +
The Importance of Properly Labeling Your Tanks Architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, “there is nothing more uncommon than common sense,” and as humans, despite whatever common sense we may have, slipups and mistakes are inevitable. In many aspects of life the margin for error is more forgiving, but in the... Read More +
Maintaining a clean working environment using green cleaning solutions is essential for the safety of your employees and customers as well as the integrity of your fleet or product line. To keep your warehouse and trucks clean, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of your equipment consider using BIO TUFF®... Read More +
Filtration of Hydraulic Fluids to Maintain Quality and Integrity In this article we spoke with Brett Leggitt – Division Manager for SCL’s Richmond, California location about the importance of proper fluid filtration for industrial oils and hydraulic fluid to ensure the optimal health and performance of your heavy duty equipment.... Read More +
For Subject Matter Expert and automotive service department manager Gary Fenelli and his team at family-owned Frank Toyota in San Diego, California, running an effective automotive service department is all about one thing – Service. Ranked number one out of 76 Southern California automotive dealers, Frank Automotive Group was... Read More +
In a previous post we explored where and how oil originates from a geological perspective, taking a look at the origin of fossil fuels, the conditions under which they developed, the types of rocks and minerals involved in their production and the processes of energy exploration and extraction. In... Read More +
It’s a universally accepted truth that nobody likes or wants an increase in price, and pricing is a sensitive topic for us at SCL. We understand what a lubricant price increase can mean for our customer’s bottom line and as a logistic and solutions provider we do our best... Read More +
With the ever increasing speed of the marketplace, it’s more important than ever to find ways in which your business can automate and systematize to save both time and money. One cost saving strategy to consider is the implementation of an electronic inventory tracking system that will allow your... Read More +
Businesses evolve over time and often undergo a brand transition to accommodate fluctuations in the economy, macro social transformations, advancements in technology and to reflect new ownership or acquisition. In the world of marketing, an organization’s brand — how people perceive the company through communication channels and elements such... Read More +
