Rutland Fuel Company

Rutland Fuel Company is a family owned business that was established in 1925 by Francis W. Trombetta. Within a few years the Great depression set in, but under Frank’s guidance Rutland Fuel survived. Fortunately he had his sons, Anthony, Frank and Marty helping out.During WW II Marty served as a gunner aboard a B-17. Upon his return he and young Frank started running the company. During this period Rutland Fuel established itself as one of Rutland County’s premiere energy companies.In 1972 John Sullivan became chief operating officer and full partner with Frank Trombetta. Within his first six months, the first Middle East Oil crisis set in. By operating with the simple sensibility of doing right by our customers, Rutland Fuel survived and grew. Throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s most of the Trombetta and Sullivan children have worked here. Currently John Sullivan’s youngest, Scott, is Rutland Fuel’s chief operating officer. Scott started out as a truck driver in 1994. Our office manager, Patricia Crosby, has been here since 1980 and our head driver, Charlie Skuba Jr., has been with us since 1988. Today Rutland Fuel continues to grow despite competition from large out-of-state oil conglomerates. The reason is simple: service excellence. These days ‘service’ is a buzzword, thrown around as if it were a new idea. At Rutland Fuel Company we strive to maintain a standard of service that has carried us through three-quarters of a century. It is a level of service that our larger, sprawling competitors just can’t match. If you have a problem you can speak to Scott, Pat or Mike (our credit manager) directly and they will take the steps necessary to solve it. Rutland Fuel is always competitively priced and we strive to communicate the broad range of options that our customers have. From cash discounts, prepay and budget programs to furnace cleanings and 24 hour emergency service we take the worries out of heating your home.