Stop Paying Drivers to Pump Diesel

Calculate how much time and money your fleet loses at gas stations every year

THE HIDDEN COST OF GAS STATION FUELING

Every time a driver pulls into a gas station to fuel up, your company is paying for unproductive time. It’s not just the 10 minutes at the pump—it’s the round-trip travel, the wait in line, maybe a quick coffee or restroom stop.

Multiply that by every truck, every day, and those minutes turn into hours. Those hours turn into thousands of dollars in lost productivity.

You’re not paying drivers to pump diesel. You’re paying them to deliver, haul, service customers, and get the job done. But every fuel stop pulls them away from revenue-generating work.

Think about it: If each driver spends 20-30 minutes per fuel stop, and they’re fueling 5-6 times per week, that’s 2-3 hours per week per driver spent doing nothing but pumping fuel. Across a 10-truck fleet, that’s 20-30 hours every single week—over 1,000 hours per year—of paid time that generates zero revenue.

The calculator below shows exactly what this is costing your operation.

Fleet Fueling Time Cost Assessment

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SOLUTION WITH YARD FUELING SERVICE

With yard fueling service:

  • Trucks fueled during off-hours
  • Drivers arrive to fully fueled trucks
  • Zero work hours spent fueling

YARD FUELING: FULL TANKS BEFORE THE DAY STARTS

Instead of sending drivers to gas stations during work hours, Taylor Oil Co. fuels your trucks on-site—at your yard, terminal, or facility—during off-hours. Your drivers arrive in the morning to fully fueled vehicles, ready to work. No detours. No wasted time. No lost productivity.

Here’s how it works: Our fuel trucks arrive at your location on a schedule that works for you—typically after hours, overnight, or before your drivers’ shifts begin. We fuel each truck directly, ensuring every vehicle starts the day with a full tank. Your team never has to think about fueling again. They just show up and go to work.

 

Benefits

Trucks fueled before drivers arrive

  • Every vehicle is topped off and ready to go at the start of each shift. No morning delays, no fuel runs interrupting the workday.

Zero work hours spent at gas stations

  • Your drivers stay on their routes and on the clock doing what you hired them to do—not standing at a pump.

Eliminates unproductive time and labor costs

  • The time your employees spend fueling is time you’re paying for with zero return. Yard fueling puts those hours back into productive work.

Detailed fuel tracking per vehicle

  • Every gallon is recorded and assigned to a specific truck. You’ll know exactly how much fuel each vehicle uses, helping you spot inefficiencies and control costs

Scheduled fueling around your operations

  • We work with your schedule. Whether you need daily fueling or a few times per week, we’ll set up a plan that keeps your fleet running without disruption.
Fleet Fueling Taylor Oil Co

 

WHO NEEDS YARD FUELING?

Any business that relies on a fleet of trucks can benefit from yard fueling. If your drivers are spending work hours at gas stations, you’re losing time and money. Here’s who sees the biggest impact:

Delivery Fleets

  • Keep trucks on the road, not at the pump. Whether you’re delivering packages, food, building materials, or goods, every minute counts. Yard fueling ensures your drivers spend their time making deliveries, not sitting at gas stations.

Construction Companies

  • Fuel trucks and service vehicles overnight so crews can hit the job site first thing in the morning. No more delays waiting for someone to fuel up before heading out.

Waste Management

  • Ensure garbage trucks start routes fully fueled. Waste collection runs on tight schedules, and any delay causes a ripple effect throughout the day. Yard fueling keeps operations on track.

Any Fleet Operator

  • If your drivers are fueling during work hours, you’re losing money. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in—if you have trucks on the road, yard fueling saves time and cuts costs.

 

GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE

Switching to yard fueling is one of the easiest operational improvements you can make. Here’s how it works:

  1. Tell us about your fleet

How many trucks do you operate? Where are they located? What’s your schedule? We’ll work with you to understand your needs and design a fueling plan that fits your operation.

  1. We set up a fueling plan

Typically, we fuel after hours or before shifts start—whatever works best for you. Whether you need daily service or a few times per week, we’ll create a schedule that keeps your fleet running smoothly.

  1. Our team fuels your fleet

Our certified drivers arrive on-site and fuel each truck directly. You don’t have to do anything—we handle it all, ensuring every vehicle is ready to go when your team arrives.

  1. You get detailed reports

Every gallon is tracked and assigned to a specific vehicle. You’ll have complete transparency into your fuel usage, helping you manage costs and prevent waste.

Fleet fueling Taylor Oil Co.

 

YARD FUELING VS. GAS STATION FUELING

When you compare the two side by side, the choice is clear:

Gas Station Fueling

– Drivers spend work hours driving to and from fuel stations

– Unpredictable delays from traffic, long lines, or out-of-the-way locations

– Fuel card fees and administrative costs tracking receipts

– No control over where or when drivers fuel

– Risk of personal purchases or fuel misuse

– Lost productivity that adds up to thousands of dollars per year

Yard Fueling

– Zero downtime—fueling happens outside of work hours

– Scheduled service that works around your operations

– Complete transparency with detailed fuel tracking per vehicle

– Every gallon accounted for, eliminating waste and theft

– Drivers arrive to full tanks and get straight to work

– Cost control through efficient fuel management

The numbers don’t lie. When you factor in labor costs, lost time, and operational inefficiencies, yard fueling quickly pays for itself.

READY TO STOP LOSING TIME AND MONEY?

Whether you have 5 trucks or 50, Taylor Oil Co. can set up a yard fueling program that saves you time and money. We’ve been fueling fleets across the Northeast for over 100 years, and we know how to keep operations running smoothly.

Let’s talk about how much your fleet could save. Use the calculator above to see your potential savings, then reach out to us for a free consultation. We’ll work with you to design a fueling plan that fits your schedule and keeps your trucks on the road where they belong.