Farm tankers, tractors, and farm equipment must remain fully operational in the Central Valley all year long. Our local sizzling temps, often topping over the 90s much of the year, have direct and indirect effects on fuel economy for fleet owners. The ultimate money-saving solution: Farm Fuel Delivery.

Why Fuel Efficiency Drops in Hot Weather

Engine Performance

Hot air entering the engine reduces combustion performance, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

Engine Idling

Whether you’re on the highway, sitting in traffic, or off-road in the orchard, continuous idling wastes fuel, particularly in sweltering temps. Fuel efficiency can drop by up to 25% in stop-n-go traffic (source: US Dept. of Energy).

Continuous A/C

Although essential for driver comfort, increased air conditioner use puts a load on the engine. The longer the air conditioner runs in the cab, the more fuel it consumes.

Skipping Regular Maintenance

From clogged air filters to cooling system failures to gunked-up diesel particulate filters (DPFs), your trucks may need to consume more fuel to run when they are not in top condition.

Winds

On the highway, fuel efficiency is reduced by up to 13% for every 10 mph of crosswind or headwind (source: FleetOwner.com).

Tire Pressure

When the pavement heats up, tire pressures increase. Driving equipment on overinflated tires creates lower fuel efficiency, besides flirting with the danger of blow-outs.

Weight and Load

With fall harvest season upon us, the increase in agricultural load and excess weight decreases fuel efficiency.

Fuel Price Fluctuations

Volatile fuel prices can come as a shock, even on the most temperate days.

Of course, fleet owners and owner operators can take the wheel and control of some of these general fuel-sapping issues during hot weather episodes—clean your DPFs, turn off engines to avoid excessive idling, skip the AC by parking in the shade and opening windows, and checking tire pressure and coolant levels. But to make headway on real savings on ag equipment fuel costs, you need to take it a step further…

RV Jensen’s Cost-Saving Fueling Remedies for Your Agricultural Fleet

We specialize in making farm fuel deliveries a money-saving priority for dairy, orchard, and all Central Valley ag producing industries. With more than 73 years servicing the local ag business, we are the established go-to for all your farm fueling needs, even in oppressively hot temps.

Here’s how we save you money:

• Reliable Bulk Fuel Deliveries—You’ll get the best wholesale prices while receiving your favorite brand of diesel or gas delivered wherever you need it, and whenever you need it, on time every time. For your off-road equipment, fuel up your tractors and farm equipment with red-dyed diesel and avoid federal and state fuel taxes—Also delivered to you in bulk.

• Bulk Ag-Specific Lubricant Delivery—DEF (diesel exhaust fluid), lubricants, and your choice of coolants and antifreeze to manage through the colder months, can be dispatched directly to you along with your farm fuel delivery. We also have the perfect match of food-grade lubricants for your food-handling machinery.

• Bobtail Fuel Deliveries—Whether you need 500 or 5,000 gallons, your tanks will stay topped off with cost-cutting wholesale fuel on a Keep Full Basis (KFB). You’ll never run out!

• Discount Fuel While Filling Up On The Road—The RV Jensen CFN Fleetwide cardlock system helps your drivers save money on fuel regardless of the weather. Roll in to any one of more than 55,000 CFN and Fuelman locations across the nation, open 24/7. Fuel prices are locked in to avoid high retail costs, and simplified accounting puts you in the driver seat to manage how much fuel is bought and when the cards are used.

All of our farm fuel delivery services come with your own gas analyst manager at no additional cost to you. Your fuel account manager ensures that you get your specific fuel, delivered or on the road, at the best prices possible. We’re here to rein in fuel costs and help your Central Valley ag-business thrive, come rain or shine. Contact us today to get one step ahead of the upcoming seasonal fuel cost changes: 1-800-366-8210.