Dollars per gallon are the obvious starting point in any conversation about the cost of fuel for fleet operations. But the price of the fuel itself is only one element of the cost to your business, which is also inclusive of every minute spent off-route, off-task, or off-site.
You’re essentially spending fuel to get fuel whenever trucks or equipment have to leave the job to find a gas station — and you’re losing valuable time on top of it. In construction, landscaping, or last-mile delivery operations, time lost = profit lost.
Any of that sound familiar? If so, you can put yourself back in control with a new approach: on-site fleet fueling.
An investment in on-site fleet fueling services is the quickest and most effective way to stop the runaround. You get a dedicated fuel tank right at your central depot or jobsite. It essentially functions like your own private gas station…available 24/7, no detours required. That change alone can make a major impact:
Less downtime |
Better tracking |
Streamlined costs |
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Drivers and equipment stay on site longer, which boosts productivity and helps them complete more work per shift. |
Integrated systems automatically record who fueled what, when, and how much. Easy to check. |
No more surprise receipts. One consolidated bill. It’s easier to run audits and create reports. |
The operational gains add up quickly. This approach works equally well for a contractor managing dozens of machines or a large logistics fleet running fixed daily routes.
Choose the Right Tank Setup for Your Operation
At Whatley Oil, we offer businesses in Georgia and Alabama a range of on-site fuel tank sizes and fueling setups depending entirely on your unique project or business needs. Common configurations include:
Imagine fuel management with no more guessing how much fuel is left or worrying about a last-minute run to the station. Telemetry and pre-scheduled refills make sure you’re covered before the tank ever runs dry.
Want to take the work off your team’s plate completely? Wet hosing might be the answer.
When you avail yourself of a wet hosing service, a fuel truck comes directly to your site and fills each individual vehicle, piece of equipment, or generator (no tanks are required to be left on-site…they come and go on the truck with your provider).
This white glove service is absolutely the fastest way to eliminate internal queues to access on-site tanks and time wasted waiting for a pump to free up. You’ll also avoid those frustrating missed fill-ups that sometimes happen due to miscommunication or rushed mornings.
Fast-moving construction projects, overnight warehouse fleets, or high-volume landscaping teams find wet hosing a really valuable alternative to traditional on-site fueling because every minute counts.
Not every fleet truly needs on-site service, but when they do, the results are immediate. Here are a few examples of scenarios where an on-site tank can be an impactful option:
Basically, if you're managing a commercial operation where vehicles and equipment return to a central location, you’re leaving efficiency on the table without on-site fueling.
Whatley Oil delivers to locations across Georgia and Alabama — and has for decades. Our team knows the demands of local industries. Get in touch with use for reliable same-day and scheduled fuel deliveries. We regularly service businesses with multiple fuel types including on-road diesel, off-road diesel, and DEF.
Comparing tank rentals with wet hosing services? We can offer either or both as a part of a comprehensive, full-service fleet fuel program that may also include great options like cards, tracking, and deliveries triggered automatically on low fuel levels in your on-site tanks.
Ready to skip the gas station run? Contact Whatley Oil to ask about on-site fueling, tank rentals, or wet hosing for your fleet in Georgia or Alabama!