OmniTRAX forms energy logistics JV

Short line operator OmniTRAX announced a multimodal joint venture that will expand last-mile logistics services to the oil and gas industry.

OmniTRAX Energy Solutions and trucker 1845 Oil Field Services have formed ShaleTECH Transport with a focus on mine-to-well-head supply chain logistics solutions.

Denver-based OmniTRAX said the joint venture would extend the service offerings of OES, which provides frac sand storage and transload services and a patented last-mile containerized bin-to-blender proppant delivery solution. ShaleTECH Transport, when fully implemented, will deliver scalable capacity, drivers and support personnel, logistics management expertise and product visibility aimed at dramatically reducing demurrage and non-productive time at wellheads.

OES is also backing the venture with the financial support required to provide in-demand long-term service arrangements.

“We are very excited about our collaboration with 1845 Oil Field Services and bringing added value to our joint customer base,” said Kevin Shuba, chief executive of OmniTRAX. “1845 is one of the largest transport providers servicing the industry today and their well pad logistics experience and management combined with our last-mile delivery technology will create new operating efficiencies for the supply chain.

“ShaleTECH Transport pairs decades of expertise with new technologies unrivaled in the oil and gas industry to create a uniquely positioned fully-integrated independent logistics organization that will give customers certainty from mine to wellhead.”

Robbie Ballard, president and chief operating officer of 1845 Oil Field Services, has been named president of ShaleTECH Transport, based in Weatherford, Texas,, where 1845 is headquartered.

Within 12 months, the company is expected to be active in all major oil and gas basins. The long-term strategic roll-out will focus on making investments in assets to align the company’s growth with industry demand for integrated last-mile logistics services.