Where it all started...

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In 2014 Kotaco began with the purchase of Nicholson Oil. Kotaco is a young company, but we are led by experienced owners with a forward-thinking bent. We are a group of 200-plus employees spread across 13 states and led by a leadership team committed to making your experience with Kotaco excellence. Our growth has come through partnerships and acquisitions of companies that have been deeply rooted in communities for generations. Change can be hard but most often, selling companies come to Kotaco.

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We provide fuel services, but more importantly, we are in the people business. Our customers have many other companies they could do business with, but at Kotaco we work hard at building and maintaining a reputation for going the extra mile for you, our customers, and also for the communities we serve.

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Whether you have propane or fuel oil delivered to your home, business, or farm for heating use; fill up your vehicle at our gas station; grab a bite to eat from our C-store; or have gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel delivered, we trust you’ll notice that it’s the service our employees provide that makes us stand out.

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What does our name mean?

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Kotaco is proud to be a North Dakota company, and that's where our name comes from.

DaKOTA COmpany = KOTACO.

Curious about how to pronounce it? think of it this way: KOTA-CO

The Kotaco Timeline

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2014

On 5/1/2014 Nichelson Oil was purchased, so beginning our Kotaco journey with 1 bulk plant, 2 bulk trucks, 1 wholesale truck, 1 C-Store, 1 Cardtrol, and 6 employees.

Location: Fargo

2015

9/1/2015 Acquired Buechler Oil

Location: Harvey

2016

6/1/2016 Acquired Konschak

Location: Goodrich

2018

5/18/2018 Acquired Vining Oil

Location: Jamestown

12/31/2018 Acquired Nelson Oil

Location: Milnor

2019

10/31/2019 Acquired Skelgas

Location: Park Rapids

2020

5/1/2020 Acquired WTT

Location: Scottsbluff

6/1/2020 Acquired FSI

Location: Scottsbluff

2021

3/1/2021 Acquired Murphy Propane

Location: Springview

7/1/2021 Nepstad Oil

Location: Hendrum

11/15/2021 LeRay Paulson Trucking

Location: Mandan

2022

2/1/2022 Acquired Lisbon Oil

Location: Lisbon

5/1/2022 Acquired JWJ Trucking

Location: Wiggins

2023

10/1/2023 Acquired Baseview/Skips Propane

Location: Northwood

2024

1/1/2024 Acquired Mayville

Location: Mayville

Our Core Purpose

Our Core purpose is to be the #1 supplier in the markets we serve by “going the extra mile” so that we can improve our employee's lives through encouragement, development, and ownership of opportunities to the glory of God.

Our Core Values

At Kotaco, our core values are critical to all that we do. We strive every day to live out our Core Values with customers and with one another and it is this commitment that makes all the difference in the experience of our customers when working with us.

We are very excited about the road ahead for Kotaco Fuel & Propane and look forward to the opportunity to serve you. We aim to “go the extra mile” in service of you, our customers.

Customer Focus – We will “go the extra mile” to see our customers are satisfied.

Team Player – Be Humble, thinking of other associates and how we can help them succeed.

Honesty - To tell the truth, with discretion, when representing Kotaco Fuels & Propane.

Positive – Be an upbeat and cheerful teammate who is a joy to be around.

Respectful – Treat others the way that you want to be treated.

Reviews

Hear what our customers have to say about us!

Bernie and Michelle Linstad

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Management – Sending a note of appreciation for Kotaco’s service on short notice. To the dispatch team for understanding the situation. Thank you! But special thanks to driver Kodie Vote making the trip to Michigan ND at 7:30 pm Friday, January 12 with cold frigid weather in the forecast. Please see to it Kodie receives sent thanks. My young son knows now to check the tank more often but also learned about customer service. Thank you! Thank you!

Lyle Hollingsworth

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We've been working with Kotaco since their days as Vining Oil, and they have consistently provided exceptional service. Whenever I needed fuel, a quick call to them was all it took; by the time I returned from work, everything was taken care of. I've tried other companies, but they often lacked availability or offered excuses. Kotaco, on the other hand, has always been reliable, courteous, and eager to meet my needs. Their commitment to excellent service has made me a very satisfied customer.

Tiffany Wright

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Great company! Everyone is so friendly!