Construction sites consume diesel on equipment that cannot leave the job — excavators, generators, lighting towers, pumps. Bulk delivery and on-site fueling keep those machines running without sending operators to a card lock.
This guide explains how construction fuel programs are structured and what to specify when you request quotes.
Delivery Models for Job Sites
Three models dominate: delivery to a temporary on-site tank, wet hosing where a truck fuels each machine directly, and hybrid programs that place a tank for generators while wet hosing mobile equipment.
Wet hosing removes tank permitting and theft exposure but costs more per gallon. A tank makes sense on long-duration sites with steady burn.
Tanks, Permits, and Containment
Temporary above-ground tanks generally require double-wall or dike containment, proper labeling, spill kits, and in many jurisdictions a local fire-marshal permit. Confirm whether the supplier provides the tank, the containment, and the permit support.
Placement matters: away from drains and waterways, on stable ground, protected from equipment traffic. A single struck tank can turn a fuel line item into an environmental claim.
Scheduling and Volume Planning
Fuel burn on a site changes with phase. Share the schedule with your supplier so deliveries scale with earthmoving peaks and taper during finishing. Tank monitoring or keep-full programs reduce the risk of a machine down for fuel.
Dyed off-road diesel is typically appropriate for non-highway equipment; keep exemption documentation clean and never put dyed product in an on-road truck.
What to Ask For in the Quote
Request index-plus-differential pricing, per-drop minimums, wet hosing rate per gallon or per hour, after-hours availability, tank rental, and spill response commitments. Ask for references on sites of similar size.
For Florida fuel-retail and commercial property questions, call The Gas Station Group at (305) 518-1545; all transactions are brokered through Fausto Commercial.
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