For businesses that depend on a consistent diesel fuel supply, proper storage is essential for maintaining fuel quality, preventing equipment damage, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Ross Enterprises is a trusted diesel fuel delivery service that supplies high-quality diesel fuel to businesses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Here are some best practices for storing bulk diesel fuel.
Proper Storage Solutions
- Use appropriate storage tanks: Select tanks designed for diesel storage, such as above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) or underground storage tanks (USTs), depending on your business needs and local regulations. Ross Enterprises is a distributor for Highland Tank Company, supplying above and below ground storage tanks for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers.
- Maintain optimal temperature: Diesel fuel can degrade if stored at high temperatures. Keep storage tanks in a cool, shaded area to prevent overheating.
- Implement a fuel monitoring system: Regularly check fuel levels and quality to detect any issues early.
Risks of Improper Storage
- Contamination: Improper storage can lead to water, sediment, and microbial contamination, which can clog filters, damage fuel injectors, and reduce engine performance.
- Equipment Damage: Contaminated fuel can cause corrosion and erosion of engine parts, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
- Fuel Degradation: Diesel fuel can degrade over time, especially when exposed to air and moisture, resulting in reduced cetane levels and poor combustion.
Safety and Compliance Tips
- Regular inspections: Conduct routine inspections of storage tanks and associated equipment to identify and address any leaks, corrosion, or other potential hazards.
- Spill prevention: Implement spill prevention measures, such as secondary containment systems, to prevent environmental contamination in the event of a leak or spill. Ross Enterprises distributes EnviroLogic (formerly SpillAway) bio-remedial products used as an accepted method of petroleum products clean up.
- Follow regulations: Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding diesel fuel storage, handling, and disposal. Joseph J. Prissel, Ross Enterprises’ Chief Operating Officer, oversees regulatory compliance.
- Certified professionals: Ross Enterprises’ drivers are HAZMAT-certified and DOT-trained, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of diesel fuel.
Ensure Your Diesel Supply with Ross Enterprises
Ross Enterprises has over five decades of experience as a diesel supplier. Ross Enterprises offers reliable and efficient diesel fuel delivery services to businesses across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Contact Ross Enterprises today to discuss your fuel and lubricant transportation requirements.
Call 856-299-8700 to speak with a knowledgeable team member and never let your business slow.