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The job of a fleet manager is a busy and important one. Fleet managers make lots of decisions that impact their drivers’ time out on the road and their business operations – one of which has to do with the type of diesel fuel that they use.
Choosing the right diesel fuel is more than just about what you are going to fill up an engine with. It a decision that affects your budget, your vehicles’ maintenance schedules, how efficient your vehicles are and your environmental impact.
Therefore, taking the time to evaluate and educate yourself on the type of diesel fuel that is right for your fleet is not something that should be brushed off.
To help make a decision about your diesel fuel, Fredericks Fuel has put together the below breakdown. Keep reading to learn more.
The first step in determining what type of diesel fuel is right for you is to understand the difference between on-road diesel fuel and off-road diesel fuel.
On-road diesel fuel, which is also known as ultra-low sulfur diesel, should be reserved for vehicles that drive on public roads. This includes delivery vans, buses and trucks.
Off-road diesel fuel can be used in engines and vehicles that do not drive on an open road. Farm equipment, construction machinery and generators can all be powered with off-road diesel fuel. Off-road diesel fuel is made with a red dye, which is why it is sometimes referred to as red diesel. It is also exempt from highway fuel taxes.
The next thing to be aware of is that diesel fuel types are each given a grade. These grades are meant to give customers an idea about sulfur content, cold weather performance and cetane ratings.
A diesel fuel cetane rating indicates how easily diesel fuel ignites. The higher the cetane number, the better performance you will get out of an engine. Ideally, you should use a diesel fuel that has a cetane rating somewhere between 40 and 55.
Here is a breakdown of the types of diesel fuel grades:
There are multiple factors to take into consideration when picking out a diesel fuel. This includes environmental considerations, your budget, what local regulatory standards you need to comply with and how efficiently you need your engines to perform.
Customers here in the Northern New Jersey area can count on Fredericks Fuel for both the on-road and off-road diesel fuel they need.
Contact Fredericks Fuel today to partner with us on your diesel fuel needs.
