Fuel delivery for freight and delivery providers is a great solution for companies grappling with winter weather and the challenges it can create. Freight companies must carefully monitor forecasts and proactively switch to winter-grade fuels and additives before cold snaps arrive, as reactively dealing with gelled fuel can leave entire fleets stranded and shipments delayed. Mobile fuel delivery from Booster keeps these fleets on the road during one of the busiest times of the year, removing obstacles from Mother Nature and the simple complexities that arise when you’re running an enterprise fleet that can’t stop.
How Winter Freezes Fueling Logistics
In the winter, cold temperatures cause diesel fuel to gel when paraffin wax crystallizes, clogging fuel filters and preventing engines from starting or running properly. This issue becomes critical when temperatures drop below 10-20°F, forcing carriers to use winterized fuel blends or additives—which come at a premium price. Additionally, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), required for emissions compliance in modern trucks, freezes at 12°F, creating another potential failure point.
Winter conditions can also dramatically increase fuel consumption and complicate refueling logistics. Trucks burn significantly more diesel in cold weather due to extended engine idling for cab heating, auxiliary power unit usage, and the increased load on engines pulling through snow and ice. Additionally, severe weather can make fueling stations inaccessible or create dangerous conditions for drivers attempting to refuel, forcing carriers to plan routes around available fueling infrastructure and weather patterns which can cost them in time spent and fuel wasted.
This combination of higher fuel costs, increased consumption, and logistical complications can squeeze already tight profit margins during a season when shipping demand often peaks around the holidays. Successful freight providers must implement comprehensive winter fuel management strategies that include route optimization, fuel treatment programs, and contingency planning to maintain service reliability when temperatures drop. Working with Booster mobile fueling can help fleets address these challenges head on. Already, we work with one of the largest freight providers in the world, Amazon, to make sure their fleets are ready and able to deliver millions of packages a month, no matter the weather.
Mobile Fuel Delivery Helps Save Freight Providers like Amazon
Booster works with Amazon and other global delivery providers across a selection of truck yards to solve fueling inefficiencies for the teams who make sure your holiday gifts get there on time. The challenges that companies like Amazon, DHL, FedEx, and UPS sometimes face include:
- Inconsistent fuel levels that cause late dispatches and workflow disruptions, especially during high-volume periods.
- High-volume DSP sites that need a fast, flexible fueling solution for fleets on tight schedules. Drivers can’t afford to spend time waiting at retail stations or coordinating fueling between routes, especially with constantly changing delivery volumes.
- During peak seasons, some truck yards see fuel volume spike by 133%. Fleet managers know that they need a reliable, scalable fueling solution for efficiency, predictability, and peace of mind.
When enterprise fleet managers come to our team, we are able to find cohesive solutions for each problem, and because of our integrated, customizable system, all of these solutions are able to compliment each other, working together to provide the best, most efficient service for the fleet in question.
To address late dispatches and workflow problems because of inconsistent fuel levels, Booster fuels 6-7 nights per week for some Amazon yards, with scalable staffing to accommodate high intensity seasons. For one divisional fleet client, we’re able to ensure as many as 600 vehicles across 4 lots start their shifts fully fueled, reducing operational stress and wasted hours.
To address high-volume DSP sites in need of flexibility and speed with constricted schedules for fueling, we provide a specialized drive-thru fueling solution on-site, with Booster-trained staff who can quickly, safely fuel vehicles at speed. With this solution, we’re able to boost more than 200 trucks on-site every night of the week. During particularly peak seasons, we deploy extra tankers and staff to handle the increased need.
Finally, we help all of our clients control fuel volume spikes by consistently monitoring and showing up to provide the fuel they need. We fuel nightly, every day of the week across as many as 8 lots per site, fueling 50-200 vehicles per night. During peak season, we deploy extra tankers to these lots, working extended hours, and sending additional staff to handle higher volumes.
Providing Fueling Peace of Mind So Truck Drivers Can Deliver On Time
Sometimes getting your package delivered is as simple as making sure the truck it’s being carried on is properly fueled as a driver’s shift begins. We work with clients of all shapes and sizes, and our solutions for enterprise fleets like Amazon are highly customizable to make sure your team and budget are receiving the proper attention to truly solve problems and not just a quick fix.
Booster keeps the fleet moving efficiently and dispatches on time. We help our clients handle peak season surges seamlessly so that truck operators can focus on their customers and the deliveries they are counting on. We are able to standardize fuel levels across their fleets, reducing waste and variance, and streamlining fleet readiness and route efficiency.
These solutions have been customized to help fleets deliver as many as a million packages a day across the United States. As the winter holidays approach, we know it’s more important than ever that delivery company fleets are fueled as efficiently as possible to make holiday wishes come true. If your freight team is also looking for fueling solutions to get through a busy season, Booster can deliver gasoline and diesel for your vehicles. Fill out our contact form today and talk to a Booster representative about how we can help.