True North Energy was founded in 1999, through a
50/50 partnership between The Lyden Family
(established in 1919) and Shell Oil US. The Lyden Family has been in business for over 100 years with
the third and fourth generations presently at the helm.
True North Energy offers fuel and convenience items
through its truenorth branded stores, in addition to
supplying fuel to around 200 dealers.
truenorth stores have an ever-growing footprint with
sites primarily located in Northern Michigan, Chicago,
and most major markets in Ohio. The company is
honored to have over 1,000 hardworking and
dedicated employees and prides itself on being a
premier Shell distributor through its fast, friendly,
clean convenience stores and dealer network.