If you own a farm, you know the importance of having a reliable supply of diesel fuel for heavy-duty machinery such as backhoes and tractors. However, you may not want to take time keeping track of and transporting this resource while dealing with other important operational tasks. Here's how routine fuel deliveries could benefit your farm. 

What Are the Advantages of Diesel Fuel Deliveries for Your Farm? 

1. More Time for High-Value Activities

Keeping track of your fuel needs and sourcing fuel for each specific machine takes time. Even if you outsource these tasks to a farm hand, there are still higher-value activities that they could be focusing on, such as tending to livestock or assisting with harvesting activities. With bulk deliveries, maintaining a fuel supply becomes one less responsibility to tackle. 

2. Less Price Volatility

Diesel fuel prices can vary considerably. Most delivery companies offer convenient pricing programs and quantity discounts that allow you to save per gallon when buying more. That way, you won’t have to worry about continuously checking to place an order when prices are lowest—you’ll be saving automatically.     

3. Easier Expense Tracking

You can request itemized invoices for fuel deliveries to simplify expense tracking. Clear, consistent records will be easier to track for tax preparation compared to a series of gas station receipts. This will also allow you to easily watch for higher periods of usage to identify potential problems with machines that are using more fuel than usual. 

4. Decreased Need for Lower Quantity Fuel Storage

Storing lower volume quantities of flammable materials increases safety risks, such as in multiple 5-gallon containers in various out buildings or barns/garages. 

With dependable, larger quantity storage tanks, usually 300-500 gallons each, bulk fuel deliveries, you won’t have to stash lower quantity volume containers of fuel on your premise.  Instead, you can keep higher volumes on hand, knowing that you'll continue to get more with routine deliveries.          

5. Fewer Trips on Public Roads

Taking a tractor or other heavy-duty machinery to the diesel station presents several challenges. For example, it can be a safety hazard as cars cross lanes to pass you. You’ll also wind up putting more hours on your machine unnecessarily. Having a consistent supply of fuel means fewer trips off your farm with your valuable equipment.

If you’re searching for a diesel fuel delivery service for your farm, turn to Bradigan’s Incorporated in Kittanning, PA. This supplier has been a valuable resource for business owners throughout Armstrong and the surrounding counties since 1952. They offer 24/7 customer service and flexible automatic delivery plans to ensure your farm has the fuel it needs to operate smoothly. Learn more about their products online, or call (724) 548-7654 to discuss your needs.