How Much Downtime Is Fueling Costing Your Fleet?

Every minute your fleet spends refueling off-site is a minute lost in productivity. Whether you manage a construction crew, a delivery fleet, or heavy equipment on a job site, fuel logistics can significantly impact your bottom line. But how much is it actually costing you?

When drivers have to leave a job site or route to refuel, you’re not just paying for fuel—you’re also covering:

• Wasted labor hours – Drivers waiting in line at the pump instead of being on the road.

• Increased fuel consumption – Extra miles driven just to refuel.

• Lost productivity – Equipment sitting idle while waiting for fuel.

• Unnecessary wear and tear – Additional travel adds strain to vehicles.

• Risk of fuel shortages – Delays at fuel stations or supply chain issues can lead to unexpected downtime.

Consider this scenario:

• A fleet of 10 trucks refuels off-site twice a week.

• Each trip to the fuel station takes 30 minutes.

• At an average hourly wage of $25 per driver, that’s $250 per week in lost labor.

• Over a year, this amounts to $13,000 in wasted time—before even factoring in extra fuel costs and lost productivity.

• If those same trucks drive an extra 5 miles per refueling trip, consuming 0.5 gallons per mile, that’s 50 extra gallons per week—or about 2,600 gallons per year.

• At a fuel price of $4 per gallon, that’s an additional $10,400 in unnecessary fuel expenses.

Total potential waste per year? Over $23,000 for just 10 trucks.

Now imagine if your fleet is larger—how much are you really losing?

• • For industries like construction, logistics, and delivery, downtime directly translates to lost revenue. When equipment or vehicles are unavailable due to refueling, it can cause:

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  • • Delays in project completion – Idle machines can hold up entire operations.

    • Missed deliveries or service appointments – Logistics companies can’t afford slowdowns.

    • Increased administrative headaches – More refueling stops mean more paperwork, tracking, and reimbursements.

With on-site fueling, your fleet gets fueled where it’s parked—before or after working hours. This means:

✅ Zero lost time driving to fuel stations.

✅ Lower fuel costs by eliminating unnecessary mileage.

✅ More uptime for vehicles and equipment.

✅ Better efficiency for your entire operation.

✅ No unexpected fuel shortages that can disrupt schedules.

✅ Fewer compliance risks related to fuel tracking and reporting.

One of our clients, a regional construction company, was refueling their 50+ vehicle fleet off-site multiple times a week. After switching to Anytime Fuel Pros’ on-site fueling service, they saw:

• A 28% reduction in fuel-related downtime.

• Savings of over $100,000 per year in labor and fuel costs.

• A more efficient job site, with equipment ready to work at the start of each day.

At Anytime Fuel Pros, we provide mobile on-site fueling so your fleet stays on the move. Instead of wasting time and money on inefficient refueling, let us bring the fuel to you.

🚛 Stop losing money on downtime. Contact us today for a custom savings analysis and see how on-site fueling can transform your fleet operations.