How On-site Fuel Delivery Service Supports Remote Job Sites
Atlas Fuel ServicesMany industries and fields operate remote job sites, such as agriculture, mining, and construction. They typically rely on heavy-duty equipment, vehicles, machinery, and generators to sustain their operations. The only challenge is keeping fueled without losing productivity since the nearest retail gas stations are usually several miles away.
An on-site fuel delivery service is the best solution for maintaining the fuel supply on remote job sites. Here are the top five reasons why:
1) Avoid Downtime or Delays
Sending your workers out with trucks to the nearest gas stations will cause extensive delays and lower productivity in your site operations, especially if the gas stations are dozens of miles or more away.
On-site fuel delivery will sustain your productivity and reduce downtime and delays because your workers won’t need to leave your job site to obtain the fuel. Instead, the fuel will be delivered to your job site, even if it is in a remote location. That way, you can always keep your machinery, equipment, and vehicles fully fueled.
2) Saves Money
Fuel delivery services generally have cheaper rates on fuel than retail gas stations. Even though the service provider has to deliver the fuel, the bulk fuel rate per gallon is lower than the per gallon rate at local gas stations.
Another way you will save money is by not having to travel to gas stations to obtain more fuel. Your trucks and workers can remain on the job site, which means less wear and tear on the vehicles and more productivity from the workers. Both of which will save your business money.
3) Ground Fuel Tanks to Store Fuel
You don’t need to keep requesting fuel deliveries each time your vehicles and machines run out of fuel. Your fuel delivery service provider can install above-ground fuel storage tanks on your site grounds to store extra fuel. Their capacity ranges from 500 and 1,000 gallons to up to 2,500 gallons.
Relying on ground fuel tanks will reduce the number of deliveries to your remote job site. Your team can refuel their machines and vehicles by going to the tanks for more fuel.
4) Real-Time Data Management
Fuel delivery service providers use advanced technologies to track the fuel levels in your on-site fuel storage tanks. They will also send you detailed reports on your fuel storage and deliveries so that you know when it is time to request more fuel before running out.
Real-time data management helps you avoid fuel shortages by replenishing your fuel supply at the appropriate time.
5) Complies with Safety Protocols
Fuel delivery service providers are professionals who uphold all necessary safety protocols and procedures regarding fuel delivery and handling.
Rest assured that they will use care when delivering and handling fuel on your property. Not only will that keep everyone safe, but you won’t need to worry about getting fined or penalized by the local authorities for non-compliance.
Request an On-site Fuel Delivery Service
Would you like to request an on-site fuel delivery service for your remote job site? Contact Atlas Fuel Services at (866) 787-5306 to schedule a delivery today.