How Portable Diesel Fuel Tanks Can Help You Save When Diesel Prices are High

It’s no secret that diesel prices continue to be volatile. Fuel prices affect many things from the cost of the goods we purchase to the cost of heating our homes.

As you see diesel rise, be it slowly or rapidly, you’ll see your commercial work costs rise as well, and you may feel completely helpless. After all, you need fuel to operate. What can you do to mitigate the rising costs of fuel?

Many mobile operations have begun to use portable fuel tanks. You can save significant costs by using portable diesel fuel tanks. Keep reading to learn all of the benefits of portable fuel tanks.

Less Cost

You cannot directly affect the cost of diesel fuel. But you still have diesel fuel options that will ultimately affect your cost. Basic commercial fuel delivery is a good start to controlling your costs. Whenever you buy fuel in bulk, you save money.

Plus, you can establish a solid relationship with your fuel supplier. Then, in the future, you can negotiate bulk fuel prices and budget your costs more accurately.

When you have an on-site mobile tank, you can fuel equipment easily on the job site. You will save labor costs and cut down on paperwork because your employees will stay on-site rather than traveling to a local fuel station and wait in line while on the company dime. They can spend their time working on the job rather than waiting for fuel.

Save Time

When equipment needs fuel, you typically have to drive off the job site to fill it up. If you have a mobile tank on-site, then you can just pull up to the tank and fill it up. You save time and energy.

You also lessen the risk of accidents since you’re staying on the job site and not traversing traffic between the job site and the fuel station. Ultimately, you give your workers more time to devote to their work.

Prevent Stealing

As fuel costs go up, so does fuel theft.

Employees and criminals can target job sites to steal expensive diesel fuel by damaging equipment.

You can protect your business from this risk by having a portable tank on your job site with a combination lock. Fuel cells are safe and hard to tamper with. Plus, you have full control over the amount of fuel going in and out of the tank and can more easily track usage.

Proper Security Measures

When you have a tank on the job site, you’re fully responsible for protecting the fuel in it. You can keep your fuel safe from would-be thieves by taking proper security measures.

Begin with lighting. Have plenty of lights on your job site, even when no one is there. Bright lights will discourage thieves from looming around the tanks.

Keep your tanks visible. This will keep the tanks safe but protect your staff as they fuel equipment. Keep your fuel tanks as far from the road as possible to make a quick exit from stealing fuel nearly impossible.

Use combination fuel locks to secure your tanks. You can purchase tanks with locks on them, or you can have locks installed to secure your fuel. Fuel is a significant investment you want to protect, so take all of these measures to protect your business.

Simple Maintenance

While you save money by having a tank on your job site, you need to maintain the tank to keep it functioning properly. On-site fuel tanks do not require as much maintenance as one might suspect.

When you use a single-wall tank, you have to use a secondary spill containment pan. This pan fills up with water. You will need to empty the pan following a rain event.

Emptying the containment pan takes time and time is money. So when you rent a fuel tank, look for a double-walled, skid-mounted tank that does not require containment.

Finding a High-Quality Fuel Service

Now that you’ve seen the time and cost savings portable fuel tanks provide, you need to find a good fuel service.

Fuel service companies will serve customers with the customer’s needs in mind. They will have both on-demand delivery and automatic delivery that fits each customer’s job requirements. Furthermore, a good fuel company will help you find a burn rate to avoid unnecessary service charges that come with delivery of small quantities.

Finally, like all good businesses, a quality fuel service will respond promptly to phone calls, even after hours. When you need fuel immediately, they’re there for your needs.

Portable Diesel Fuel Tanks Save

Ultimately, a portable diesel fuel tank will save you time, money, and stress. You can negotiate your fuel costs with your fuel company. Plus, you’ll have diesel fuel at your behest thanks to a reliable fuel delivery service.