Wet Hosing Service Cost: Mobile Fueling Pricing
Wet hosing — also called mobile fueling or direct-to-vehicle fueling — is the practice of pumping fuel directly into vehicles and equipment on-site, eliminating the need for on-site storage tanks. It'...
Understanding Wet Hosing Service Cost
Wet hosing — also called mobile fueling or direct-to-vehicle fueling — is the practice of pumping fuel directly into vehicles and equipment on-site, eliminating the need for on-site storage tanks. It's the most flexible fueling method for construction sites, fleet yards, and operations without permanent tank infrastructure. Pricing is based on volume, number of fills per visit, location, and frequency. While the per-gallon rate may be slightly higher than bulk tank delivery, wet hosing eliminates tank installation, maintenance, permits, and environmental compliance costs.
What Does It Cost?
Wet hosing in Florida typically costs $0.20–$0.45 per gallon above rack rate, depending on volume and the number of vehicles or equipment filled per visit. A construction site with 10 pieces of equipment consuming 500 gallons per visit will see different pricing than a fleet yard with 50 trucks consuming 3,000 gallons. High-volume, high-frequency wet hosing approaches bulk delivery pricing.
* Pricing varies based on market conditions, volume, and location. Contact BettyJet for an exact quote based on your specific requirements.
What Affects Your Quote
Gallons Per Visit
More gallons per stop means lower per-gallon pricing. A 3,000-gallon wet hosing visit costs less per gallon than a 500-gallon visit because the delivery cost is spread across more fuel.
Number of Fills
Fueling 30 vehicles takes more time than fueling 5. The number of individual fills per visit affects labor and time costs built into the per-gallon rate.
Equipment Access
Vehicles lined up in a depot are faster to fuel than scattered equipment across a construction site. Easy access keeps wet hosing costs down.
Frequency
Daily or every-other-day wet hosing on a scheduled route earns better per-gallon rates than ad-hoc on-demand visits.
Location
Metro areas with high supplier density have more competitive wet hosing pricing. Remote or difficult-access locations may carry additional charges.
How to Get the Best Price
- 1Schedule regular wet hosing visits instead of calling ad-hoc — predictable routes get better pricing.
- 2Consolidate equipment and vehicles in accessible locations for faster fueling per visit.
- 3Maximize gallons per visit by timing wet hosing with low-tank conditions across your fleet.
- 4Consider a commercial fuel plan that includes wet hosing at pre-negotiated rates.
- 5Bundle DEF with diesel wet hosing visits to save on separate delivery logistics.
Wet Hosing Service Cost — Common Questions
Is wet hosing cheaper than installing an on-site fuel tank?
It depends on your volume and timeline. Wet hosing has no upfront capital cost (no tank, no installation, no permits), making it ideal for temporary job sites and smaller operations. Permanent tank infrastructure becomes more economical for high-volume operations fueling 5,000+ gallons weekly at a single location over years.
What equipment does BettyJet wet-hose on construction sites?
We fuel everything on-site — excavators, bulldozers, cranes, generators, boom lifts, skid steers, dump trucks, and any other diesel or gasoline equipment. Our suppliers use metered hose reels for accurate per-machine fuel documentation.
Can BettyJet provide overnight wet hosing for fleet vehicles?
Yes. Overnight wet hosing is one of our most popular fleet services. Our suppliers fuel vehicles at your depot during off-hours so every vehicle starts the day with a full tank. Each vehicle is metered individually for tracking.
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