Cox Petroleum Transport

Welcome to Cox Petroleum Transport, a proud locally owned and operated petroleum transporter that is “Pulling For America”.  We haul various petroleum products for all major oil companies including Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66, Tesoro, Shell, Kroger, Anabi and Valero.  We are an award-winning team of professionals who value quality customer service, safety and dependability.  Thank you for taking the time to getting to know us better! Cox Petroleum Transport is a third-party logistics carrier headquartered in Bakersfield, California specializing in petroleum product transportation. We service the western United States, hauling gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, lube oils, crude oil and fuel oils.  Our company was founded by Hiram and Mary Cox in the 1960s and incorporated in 1971. The company is locally owned with a fleet of 149 tanker trucks and trailers consisting mostly of 2014 or newer Peterbilt models 386 and 384 pulling a variety of tanks and trailers such as, Beall, Heil, and Polar. The power plants consist of mainly Cummins ISX and Paccar MX motors and are maintained on a very strict in-house maintenance program. All our tanks and trailers are equipped with the Civacon overfill and retain system. Also, all our units are equipped with the People Net messaging and tracking device to allow for accuracy and proper reporting from the driver to dispatch in order to meet our customers expectations.  Here at Cox, we firmly believe in taking advantage of technology. We offer EDI billing and EFT payments to better serve our customers and vendors. Our connection to the World Wide Web is another way to provide direct access service for our customers, suppliers, and employees.  Everyone at Cox Petroleum Transport is committed to providing a high level of service to our wide range of customers while maintaining a family-oriented work atmosphere.  Cox Petroleum Transport operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are proud of our central dispatch team located in Bakersfield, who work hard to ensure on-time deliveries and strive for 100% customer satisfaction.

Cox Petroleum Transport

Safety It is Cox Petroleum Transports safety policy to conduct its business in a manner that not only safeguards the safety of employees, but the safety of others that are involved in its operations, our customers, the public and the environment.  It is Coxs policy to prevent all accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses through committed involvement of every employee.  We are also committed to continuously identifying and eliminating hazards and risks associated with the safety of its employees, our customers, the public and the environment.    Our safety program includes a bonus incentive program for drivers and mechanics, in which we recognize and reward safe practices and behaviors.  We love to recognize safety and annual bonuses is one of the many ways we get to share our gratitude for doing the job correctly and accordingly.