Safety built into every mile we drive

Crude hauling leaves no room for error. Gazelle relies on engineered controls, disciplined procedures, and a culture of accountability to help protect drivers, customers, and the communities we serve—every single day.
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Safety starts long before a truck hits the road

In crude hauling, safety can’t be left to chance. It has to be designed into every part of the operation, from how equipment is built to how procedures are followed. Gazelle focuses on eliminating risk at the source by using engineered controls, disciplined processes, and clear expectations for every task. This approach helps protect drivers, customers, and the communities we serve, ensuring each load moves as safely as possible.

Technology that strengthens safer decision-making

Gazelle has a long history of adopting safety technology early. From electronic logs to radar and collision-avoidance systems, we’ve continually invested in tools that help drivers operate with greater awareness and control. Today, we’re leveraging advanced AI to support safer driving behaviors and reduce incident risk. These technologies don’t replace human judgment. They enhance it, giving drivers the visibility and support needed to navigate demanding conditions.
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Ron Lallo

President & CEO

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Valerie Lallo

CO-Owner/Payroll Administrator

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Dan Swainston

COO

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Danielle Pryor

HR & Compliance Director

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Debbie Davis

Controller

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Hector Del Toro

Area Operations Manager

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Robert Whittington

Logistics Service Center Manager

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Felix Cadena

Facilities Manager

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Clark Felix

Logistics Planning Specialist

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Juli Johnson

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Aaron Watkins

Invoicing & Ticketing Specialist

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Priscila Casey

HR Administrator

Our Journey

We continue to succeed and grow unless we remember where we came from.

How we started

1992

Gazelle Transportation was founded in October 1992 by Jerry Eiler who purchased the assets of a small Bakersfield based hazardous waste hauler to form the company.

1993

In April 1993, Ron Lallo joined the Gazelle team as a mechanic. Ron steadily rose through the Gazelle Organization to General Manager and then President. Ron was able to exercise stock options and ultimately purchase Gazelle.

1993

1998

The company made the decision to narrow its focus to crude oil transportation in California, allowing for growth opportunities in this niche market. To facilitate this growth, Gazelle purchased the transportation assets of two key crude gathering companies in California, EOTT and Texaco Trading and Transportation.

2004

Ron Lallo exercised his option to purchase the company from Jerry Eiler, becoming the sole shareholder. During this time, Gazelle trademarked the slogan: Safely Delivering America’s Energy® and became a nationally respected and sought-after crude oil transportation company.

2009

Gazelle grew from 30 trucks to almost 200, with 500 employees. Revenue grew from $5.5MM to $62MM.

2015

In 2015, Gazelle began to feel the effects of the oil industry economic downturn and explored private equity opportunities.

2015

2016

In 2016, Gazelle partnered with private equity to help restructure the company to facilitate continued growth. In 2020, Ron departed from daily operations, while maintaining a minority ownership position in the company

2022

In September 2022, Ron Lallo purchased the remaining shares from private equity and returned as CEO to once again lead the organization as the sole share holder of Gazelle Transportation.

2022

2023

Growth continues

As Gazelle enters 2023, we are focused on evolving into an energy service company of the future. Today, our long-time core values of Safety, Quality, Technology and especially environment, are more important now than ever before. We genuinely believe that our best days are still ahead!

 

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Built for compliance

Energy transportation operates under strict regulatory oversight, and customers expect a carrier that treats compliance as non-negotiable. Gazelle maintains disciplined documentation, clear audit trails, and environmental and safety practices that meet or exceed state and federal requirements so our customers reduce risk across every haul.

Accurate documentation

We maintain precise records for every load (including measurements, logs, and safety checks) supporting smooth audits and reducing administrative risk for customers.

Regulatory alignment

Our operations follow strict state and federal standards for hazardous materials handling, equipment readiness, and driver qualification, helping ensure compliance across routes and terminals.

Environmental safeguards

Procedures for loading, offloading, and spill prevention are built to protect product integrity and the environment, reducing the likelihood of incidents that trigger regulatory action.

Audit-ready systems

Our standardized processes and digital recordkeeping make safety and compliance data accessible and consistent, helping customers meet internal and external reporting requirements with confidence.
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Training and support that reinforce safe practices

Equipment alone doesn’t create a safe operation. People do. That’s why Gazelle regularly evaluates and improves the training, coaching, and processes that guide daily performance. Our drivers receive ongoing support, clear expectations, and access to the resources they need to work safely and confidently. By reinforcing strong habits and addressing challenges early, we help ensure that every shift upholds the standards our customers and communities expect.

Talk with our team

Reach out to learn how Gazelle’s safety systems, training, and technology support reliable operations and help protect your people and product.

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