U.S. Venture, Inc. is a privately owned leader in the distribution of fuels, passenger and commercial vehicle tires and parts, and lubricants. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, with over $9 billion in sales and 1,200 dedicated associates, U.S. Venture has been consistently recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of petroleum and renewable energy products and lubricants for more than 60 years. The company’s customer promise, “Finding a Better Way™”, reflects our values and captures the true spirit of the company. We pride ourselves on challenging the status quo and pursuing the unconventional solution. We know that leadership comes from thinking differently, trying new ways, and not following others. We think big but act with speed and agility. Through responsible risk-taking and innovative strategies, we are “opportunity-advantaged” in the market place.
Finding a Better Way empowers associates to make a difference every day. This leads to innovation and creative solutions that ultimately give our customers the competitive edge.
Values
We operate our business with four differentiating values in mind: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Caring Relationships, High Performance and Strategic Foresight.
We lead our business from a base of integrity and competence. Our associates are honest and trustworthy. Our relationships are based on mutual trust and respect. We value and reward associates who are hardworking, set high expectations and goals, support continual learning, and believe in a high-performance culture. Our associates are trained to focus on doing the right things, doing them right, and doing them with a sense of urgency. We emphasize long-term growth in the value of our businesses and entrepreneurial spirit. We embrace change and are innovative, opportunistic, and willing to take a risk to grow the company. We are customer focused, understanding and meeting our customers’ needs while adding value to the process. Our associates enjoy working together in a team atmosphere for the greater good of the company. We are a family-minded company and believe in contributing to the communities we serve.
Sustainability
The nature of our business means we have to work extra hard in our commitment to sustainability. We don't take this lightly. We believe commitment to community goes beyond our backyards and encompasses the wider earth. For us, this starts with approaching each decision with environmental awareness about how our actions affect the planet. Our value of innovation extends to support the latest in green technology from how we get our products to market more efficiently, to where we invest our capital.
Divisions
U.S. Oil is a recognized, trusted and diverse wholesale fuel distributor directly supplying over 620 million gallons of refined petroleum products - gasoline, diesel fuel, ethanol, biofuels and marine diesel - and distributing more than 1.3 billion gallons across the Midwest.
Headquartered in Appleton, WI, U.S. Oil owns and operates bulk storage terminals in Green Bay, Milwaukee, Chippewa Falls, and Madison, WI, as well as in Cheboygan, MI. With a combined storage capacity of approximately 127 million gallons, these terminals distribute petroleum products through more than two dozen bulk storage terminals across the Midwest / Great Lakes region.
U.S. Gain is a major provider of compressed natural gas aimed at commercial fleets. U.S. Gain delivers not only an environmentally-friendly substitute to traditional fuels, but also extraordinary cost savings compared to diesel fuel.
U.S. AutoForce is an industry leader in the distribution of tires, automotive parts, brakes, exhaust and suspension systems, lubricants, chemicals and shop supplies, to automotive dealerships, tire centers, automotive repair, and lube shops. U.S. AutoForce® brings the right products at the right time, at the right price, and with exceptional customer service to its customers across the upper Midwest. The U.S. AutoForce brand portfolio includes some of the best known national and world leaders in their respective industries, as well as a carefully selected range of private label products to meet all of your needs.
U.S. Petroleum Equipment is a full service supplier of tanks, pumps, and related equipment for petroleum-based products for commercial, industrial, and retail applications. Products include dispensers, piping, containment, tanks, pumps, monitoring systems, canopies, computerized card and key systems, computerized cash registers, bulk plant and truck equipment, DEF storage, waste oil systems, overhead lubrication systems, vehicle lifts, compressed air systems, and exhaust evacuation. U.S. Petroleum Equipment provides installation and lighting services and complete project management services for fuel delivery systems, including CADD. In addition, U.S. Petroleum Equipment also upgrades existing systems, decommissions and removes outdated or non-compliant systems, and provides certified repairs and maintenance, along with a 24/7 emergency service.
Recognized for a unique culture and workplace
We invite you to learn about our culture, imagine your career development, discover a full range of employment options and decide if U.S. Venture, Inc. is a good fit for you. If you are interested in joining our team and making your mark, please visit our Career Opportunities page.
We operate our business with four differentiating values in mind: Entrepreneurial Spirit, Caring Relationships, High Performance and Strategic Foresight.
