Universal Oil Proudly Supports the USS Cleveland Crew

Universal Oil is honored to support the USS Cleveland through fuel supply operations and community involvement alongside the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation!

To kick off our community support, Universal Oil has sponsored a meal for the sailors and eight Universal Oil employees had the honor of volunteering with the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation to support the commissioning of the USS Cleveland.

The USS Cleveland is the newest United States Navy ship to carry Cleveland’s name, continuing a proud legacy that spans more than a century. This marks the first time a Navy ship named after Cleveland was commissioned in Cleveland itself. This is a milestone that brings national attention and tremendous pride to Northeast Ohio.

We are incredibly proud that members of the Universal Oil team had the opportunity to contribute their time and energy to support this historic event. Volunteering alongside community organizations, veterans, and civic leaders reflects our company’s ongoing commitment to service, teamwork, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

In addition to volunteering, Universal Oil has completed a large-scale delivery fuel delivery operation.

“This was a tremendous example of what our team is capable of when everyone works together,” said Austin Merk, President of Universal Oil, “We are proud to support an organization that carries the name of our city and proud of the way our employees stepped up throughout the entire process.”

This project reflects Universal Oil’s longstanding commitment to dependable service, community involvement, and operational excellence. Whether supporting day-to-day customer needs or coordinating large-scale fueling operations, our team remains focused on delivering reliable solutions safely and professionally.