Commercial fuel delivery cuts down on many costs associated with fueling an operation, including:
At Whatley Oil Company, our family-owned and operated commercial fuel delivery organization has been helping members of our business community keep more of their revenue by bringing fuel to your site at the lowest price possible. If you are spending too much of your hard-earned revenue on refueling, these are things you need to know in order to make an informed decision about diesel delivery costs.
Start with the employee's round-trip travel time to the fuel station and time spent refueling. Multiply that by the employee's hourly labor cost and the number of fuel runs made each month.
Then consider the equipment or vehicle itself. If a revenue-producing truck or piece of heavy equipment leaves the job for fuel, include that lost operating time in the comparison.
Monthly retail fueling cost = fuel purchases + employee fueling time + vehicle or equipment downtime + fuel-management expenses
Compare that figure with a commercial fuel delivery quote based on your normal monthly volume.
Cost to Compare |
Retail Fueling |
Commercial Fuel Delivery |
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Fuel |
Retail price per gallon |
Delivered commercial price |
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Employee Time |
Travel and refueling time |
Fuel available at your location |
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Equipment Time |
Equipment may leave the site for fuel |
Equipment can refuel on site |
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Purchasing Records |
Multiple transactions, cards, or receipts |
Consolidated delivery records |
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Fuel Availability |
Dependent on individual fuel runs |
Deliveries can be scheduled around usage |
Put your own numbers into each category. A business making frequent fuel runs may reach a very different conclusion than an operation that consumes relatively little diesel.
Scheduled delivery works well when fuel consumption is predictable enough to establish a recurring delivery interval. Whatley Oil can plan refueling around expected usage so diesel is replenished as the operation consumes it.
In the event a bulldozer, backhoe, or semi-truck experiences unusually high usage that depletes the tank, we have people ready to respond. Part of our program includes on-demand diesel services.
Retail fueling can create purchases from multiple employees using different cards or submitting individual receipts. Those transactions eventually have to be reviewed and reconciled.
Whatley Oil records delivered fuel volume and line-item details and provides customers with a consolidated record. When comparing fueling methods, estimate how much staff time your business currently spends collecting receipts, reviewing card transactions, entering purchases, and preparing fuel expense reports.
Along with convenience and administrative efficiency, diesel delivery cost savings can be realized through bulk pricing. Commercial fuel pricing can vary based on order volume, delivery frequency, location, and current fuel prices. Construction companies, agricultural operations, and fleets with consistent fuel demand should request pricing based on their typical delivery volume rather than comparing a commercial quote with a single retail pump price.
For the most useful comparison, provide Whatley Oil with your approximate monthly consumption and normal delivery requirements.cost.
In Columbus, GA, businesses across various sectors rely on diesel delivery services to keep their operations running smoothly. From the construction site bustling with heavy-duty diesel-powered machinery to the farm tractor working the fields, diesel fuel keeps Columbus on the move. Fuel also stands as a major expense that can be minimized in a number of ways. If you are interested in saving money on diesel and peripheral expenses, contact Whatley Oil today. Let’s get the process started.