Trive Capital Invests in Rolfson Oil, Which Then Acquires Flint Logistics Group

The Dallas-based private equity firm backs the energy sector distributor's expansion plans.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Trive Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has announced an investment in Rolfson Oil, a distributor of fuel, oils, and lubricants serving the energy sector. Following Trive's investment, Rolfson has acquired Flint Logistics Group, expanding its footprint and operational scale across key energy markets in the Southwest United States.

Why it matters

The deal allows Rolfson to grow its capabilities in fuel, oils, and lubricants delivery, as well as onsite storage and transportation solutions, to better serve its energy industry customers. It also represents Trive Capital's strategy of building scaled platforms through strategic acquisitions in the middle-market.

The details

Founded in 1985, Rolfson provides distribution and logistics services to the energy industry, including fuel, oils, and lubricants delivery, in-house fabricated storage tanks, and the BATBOX dual-fuel onsite fueling system. Subsequent to Trive's investment, Rolfson completed the acquisition of Oklahoma City-based Flint Logistics Group, which delivers fuel, industrial lubricants, and chemicals, along with tailored onsite storage and transportation solutions, across Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

  • Trive Capital announced its investment in Rolfson Oil on March 2, 2026.
  • Rolfson completed the acquisition of Flint Logistics Group following Trive's investment.

The players

Trive Capital

A Dallas-based private equity firm that manages more than $8 billion in regulatory assets under management and focuses on equity and debt investments in middle-market companies.

Rolfson Oil

A distributor of fuel, oils, and lubricants serving the energy sector, founded in 1985 and later acquired by Tyton Holdings in 2011.

Flint Logistics Group

An Oklahoma City-based company that provides fuel, industrial lubricants, and chemicals, along with tailored onsite storage and transportation solutions, across Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

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What they’re saying

“Rolfson's operational expertise, market-leading footprint, and commitment to serving critical energy infrastructure make the Company an outstanding investment opportunity for our firm. We are thrilled to support Jason Burger and his leadership team as they further entrench their existing customer relationships, expand into new markets, and execute on the many opportunities to drive long-term value creation for all stakeholders.”

— Jay Vise, Managing Director at Trive Capital (pulse2.com)

“We are excited to partner with Trive as we further expand our capabilities to better serve our customers' critical fuel, oils, and lubricants needs. We have a collaborative partner in Trive who will support our next phase of growth and accelerate Rolfson's strategic initiatives to drive value for our partners and customers.”

— Jason Burger, Chief Executive Officer of Rolfson (pulse2.com)

“The acquisitions of Rolfson and Flint reflect Trive's approach to building scaled platforms through disciplined underwriting. Together, the businesses are positioned for accelerated growth and enhanced service quality across the combined organization.”

— Blake Bonner, Partner at Trive Capital (pulse2.com)

The takeaway

This investment and acquisition deal highlights Trive Capital's strategy of building scaled platforms in the middle-market through strategic acquisitions, allowing Rolfson Oil to expand its capabilities and footprint to better serve its energy industry customers.