Ultimate Guide to Fleet Fuels: Custom Solutions for your Business
For over six decades, PepUp has been Delmarva’s trusted partner for commercial fleet fuel solutions, serving businesses in construction, transportation, agriculture, and fisheries. We help you overcome the high costs, delayed deliveries, and fleet downtime you may have experienced with other fuel companies. PepUp offers the tailored strategies and personal attention that keep your operations moving.
Customized fleet fuel services for the Mid-Atlantic
PepUp serves local and regional fleet customers with bulk fuel discounts and locked-in pricing to stabilize budgets. Our dedicated account managers ensure timely deliveries, with 24/7 emergency services and wireless tank monitoring. We help minimize downtime through onsite fuel delivery and a fuel account option with 24-hour gas stations to keep your fleet rolling.
Local businesses need tailored fleet fuel solutions
A lack of immediate fuel help and support can cripple operations, but PepUp transforms this challenge through personalized relationships with dedicated account managers who serve as proactive allies for your business.
Unlike transactional suppliers, our account managers build trust by understanding your fleet’s unique demands. Whether you’re operating a construction site running low on diesel, or a fishing fleet needing emergency fuel delivery, your PepUp rep is a quick phone call away. We pair this hands-on partnership with customizable purchase options (locked-in pricing, bulk discounts) and delivery schedules tailored to your fuel use, ensuring fuel arrives precisely when and where it’s needed.
Backed by decades of local expertise, PepUp has a proven reputation for rapid problem-solving: from deploying automated tank monitoring to prevent outages to adjusting delivery routes during supply disruptions. With us, you’re not just a customer—you’re a priority, supported by a team that answers your calls personally and delivers solutions faster than competitors.
Fleet fuels PepUp delivers
Across the PepUp fleet fuels service area, the demand for diverse and reliable fleet fuel solutions is driven by industries ranging from agriculture to transportation. PepUp specializes in meeting these needs with a variety of readily available fuel options:
- Biodiesel blends (B2-B99.9) and custom blends
- On- and off-road diesel
- Gasoline
- E89 or Ethanol-Free
- Propane
What are the advantages of biodiesel?
Biodiesel, a blend of petroleum diesel and soybean-based fuel, has emerged as a front-runner for meeting air quality emissions targets due to its seamless integration into existing fleets. Alternative fuels such as biodiesel blends help fleet owners address sustainability goals, reduce operational costs, and comply with evolving regulations.
Blends like B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel) require no vehicle modifications, preserve engine warranties in most cases, and enhance performance with higher cetane numbers and improved lubricity—reducing after-treatment failures in diesel particulate filters. For maritime fleets, biodiesel blends like B20 offer an immediate carbon reduction (up to 15% per blend), meeting coastal air-quality and environmental emissions standards.
Propane also serves as a versatile alternative for auxiliary equipment and fleets seeking lower-carbon options, particularly in urban areas where emissions regulations are stringent. Regional initiatives, such as Virginia’s state-supported biodiesel and propane partnerships, incentivize adoption through infrastructure grants and fleet conversion programs
Cost remains a critical driver: biodiesel blends (B20) are often priced lower than petroleum diesel. Higher blends like B99-B100, while pricier, deliver deeper carbon cuts (up to 86% lifecycle reductions), appealing to fleets targeting net-zero goals. As Mid-Atlantic states expand alternative fuel corridors, biofuels are poised to bridge the gap between current operations and long-term electrification strategies.
Always consult your vehicle’s manufacturer specifications and warranty before using or converting diesel engines to run on soy biodiesel blends.
Industry-specific fleet fuel solutions
PepUp empowers construction businesses to focus on productivity instead of fuel management. Recognizing the high costs of downtime and the importance of reliable delivery, PepUp provides fuel delivery directly to construction fleets and even job sites—ensuring excavators, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment remain operational without interruptions for refueling. Emergency 24/7 service acts as a safety net, ensuring fuel arrives before critical shortages halt work.
To manage budgets, we offer bulk purchasing discounts and locked-in pricing to shield clients from market fluctuations, while clean-burning propane solutions reduce emissions and maintenance costs for generators and auxiliary equipment. Our automated tank monitoring systems and scheduled deliveries proactively prevent down time, while dedicated account managers provide rapid, personalized support to resolve issues before they start costing you money.
The transportation industry in PepUp’s service area and throughout the U.S. faces pressure to balance operational efficiency with stringent emissions targets. PepUp addresses these challenges through integrated fuel solutions aligned with regional policies and infrastructure.
With states like New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania advancing cap-and-invest programs targeting gasoline and on-road diesel, PepUp provides traditional fuels, as well as cost-competitive biodiesel blends that reduce lifecycle emissions while maintaining compatibility with existing diesel fleets. For long-haul trucking and logistics companies, we offer bulk purchasing agreements and locked-in pricing to help ease pricing volatility in diesel markets.
Recognizing the region’s push for cleaner alternatives, our propane solutions serve as a transitional fuel for urban delivery fleets subject to low-emission zones, while telematics-integrated delivery and emergency fuel delivery ensure 24/7 reliability. By leveraging our fully stocked regional fuel storage hubs, PepUp helps transportation fleets reliably fuel trucks, buses, and any sized fleet, without sacrificing uptime or profitability.
Vehicle Fuels
For Mid-Atlantic agriculture fleets, PepUp delivers tailored fuel solutions including soy-based biodiesel blends (B2-B20) that are optimized for tractors, harvesters, and transport trucks. To minimize downtime, we offer 24/7 emergency diesel delivery and automated tank monitoring for fleets managing seasonal surges in planting or harvesting. Ethanol-free gasoline ensures reliability for smaller equipment like ATVs and irrigation pumps, while propane serves as a clean fuel alternative for local agriculture’s essential auxiliary systems.
We help agriculture businesses stabilize costs through bulk purchasing discounts and locked-in pricing. With deep roots in Delmarva’s agribusinesses, PepUp ensures seamless fuel access for every type of local ag-based business, from grain transport fleets navigating rural roads to seafood operations along coastal routes.
PepUp maintains close relationships with many of Delmarva’s most essential marine fleet businesses. For Mid-Atlantic fisheries and maritime fleets of any size and fuel capacity, fleet fuel needs center on reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficiency, as well as seasonal demands and weather challenges.
Commercial fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay area rely heavily on ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and biodiesel blends (B5-B20) to power vessels using fuel-intensive gear like bottom trawls and dredges, which require robust engines to withstand heavy loads. Shrimp and crab fleets, among the most fuel-dependent fisheries globally, face unique challenges due to scattered catches and high fuel consumption per ton landed. PepUp addresses this need with 24/7 emergency fuel delivery and bulk purchasing discounts, critical for fleets operating in remote areas of the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic coast.
For larger ships, which can consume up to 80,000 gallons daily and carry over 1 million gallons of fuel per voyage, compliance with Mid-Atlantic emissions standards is crucial. Baltimore’s Cruise Maryland terminal, a key regional hub, mandates ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) or Marine Gas Oil (MGO) in port to reduce particulate emissions. PepUp supports these requirements with MGO deliveries and biodiesel blends that align with the International Maritime Organization’s sulfur cap (0.5% sulfur content). Additionally, cruise lines transitioning to liquefied natural gas (LNG) benefit from PepUp’s propane expertise and robust regional storage network.
By integrating emergency support, regulatory-compliant fuels, and customized delivery schedules, PepUp bridges the gap between high-volume fuel demands and the Mid-Atlantic’s evolving environmental and economic landscape.
Customized fleet fuel pricing models
PepUp empowers commercial fleets with fully customizable fuel solutions, addressing operational and financial needs through custom fuels, deliveries based on your business needs, and price risk management tools.
Price Risk Management
- Locked-In Contracts: Stabilize budgets amid market volatility (e.g., diesel price swings).
- Pre-Buy Agreements: Secure lower rates during price dips.
- Swaps (OTC): Hedge against regional supply disruptions.
Each fleet is assigned a local account manager to manage blends, delivery schedules, or contracts as needs evolve. By combining local industry expertise with dynamic service and delivery models, PepUp ensures fleets never compromise efficiency, sustainability, or reliability.
The PepUp Fuel Account: 24/7 access and benefits
The PepUp Fuel Account redefines fleet fueling convenience with 24/7 access to strategically located PepUp gas stations in Dagsboro, DE (open to the public) and Federalsburg, MD (exclusive to account holders).
This unique PepUp solution combines self-service flexibility with cost-control tools tailored to our Mid-Atlantic fleet customers:
- 24/7 Fueling: Access diesel, unleaded gasoline (87/89/93), and ethanol-free gasoline at any hour.
- Bulk Discounts: Account holders receive preferential pricing on high-volume orders, particularly for diesel and biodiesel blends used in heavy-duty applications.
- Exclusive Offerings: The PepUp Federalsburg District Office provides B100 soy biodiesel during business hours, supporting fleets transitioning to higher renewable blends.
PepUp integrates station access with custom delivery options (e.g., onsite jobsite fueling) and price-risk management tools (locked-in contracts, pre-buy agreements), so our fuel customers get the benefits of personalized delivery and readily available options when on the road.
Benefits of partnering with PepUp
In a market crowded with national suppliers and regional players, PepUp distinguishes itself through a dedication to community, customer-focused flexibility, and solutions built to serve local business needs.
While competitors prioritize scale, PepUp thrives on serving our neighbors and our community–all while maintaining 50 fuel delivery trailers and five rail stations to support our large-scale storage and delivery supply chain. We make sure we can deliver the fuel our customers need, but it’s our attention to service and relationships that has built our reputation as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s top regional fleet fuel providers.
Let’s talk about your fleet fuel needs
Contact PepUp’s fleet fuel specialists today to:
- Request a Custom Fuel Plan: Optimize blends, delivery schedules, and pricing for your fleet.
- Explore the PepUp Fuel Account: Gain 24/7 station access and convenience.
- Discuss Sustainability Goals: Transition to biodiesel or propane with the expert guidance of your dedicated account manager.
Call 800-638-7802 or visit pepupinc.com/propane-fuels-oil-delivery/ to schedule a consultation with a PepUp fleet fuels specialist. Let’s fuel your business efficiently, reliably, and with a partner you can trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fleet Fuels (FAQs)
PepUp fleet fuel deliveries can be scheduled as frequently as needed to keep your fleet operational. Many of our customers receive fuel deliveries 2-5 times weekly, depending on their specific usage patterns (which may vary seasonally) and onsite storage capacity.
We offer flexible delivery options, including Will Call Delivery for manual scheduling and Automatic Delivery with wireless tank monitoring to ensure timely refills before your tanks run low. For emergency situations, 24/7 emergency delivery is available by calling 800-638-7802.
At PepUp’s fleet fueling stations, a variety of fuels are available to support commercial fleets. The 24-hour stations in Dagsboro, DE (open to the public) and Federalsburg, MD (exclusive to PepUp account holders) offer the following fuels:
- Diesel
- Regular Unleaded Gasoline (87)
- Plus/Mid-Grade Unleaded Gasoline (89)
- Premium Unleaded Gasoline (93)
- Ethanol-Free Gasoline
Additionally, B100 soy biodiesel is available at the Federalsburg District Office during regular business hours. While propane is not available at these stations, PepUp can help set up and supply propane fueling stations directly in fleet yards or deliver propane to job sites for heavy equipment.
For most diesel trucks, B20 or lower blends are safe and effective. There are temperature, increased fuel filter maintenance, and performance considerations, depending on the blend. Check your owner’s manual and prioritize biodiesel from certified suppliers like PepUp to ensure quality and compliance.
Blend-Specific Applications and Considerations
- B5-B20: Safe for nearly all diesel vehicles without modifications, as biodiesel improves lubricity and reduces emissions.
- B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% diesel): Approved for most modern diesel trucks, including Ford Power Stroke 6.7L engines and Cummins engines (post-2002 models). B20 may gel in cold weather, requiring additives or tank heaters to keep it flowing.
- B100 (100% biodiesel): Requires engine modifications and is rarely recommended for standard trucks due to cold-weather performance issues and potential fuel system wear.
Vehicle Warranty Compliance: Using biodiesel may not automatically void warranties, but damage directly caused by non-compliant fuel may not be covered. Check your warranty before you use biodiesel in a covered vehicle.
Biodiesel blends require specific storage practices to maintain fuel quality, particularly due to their susceptibility to temperature sensitivity, water absorption, and oxidation.
Temperature Control. Blends like B100 (100% biodiesel) must be stored in heated and insulated tanks to prevent gelling, as biodiesel’s cloud point (the temperature at which crystals form) is higher than petroleum diesel. For blends up to B30, heated storage is typically unnecessary unless temperatures drop below the blend’s cloud point, but add cold-flow improvers to blends up to B5 for best results. Maintain storage temperatures between 40°F and 70°F to avoid degradation.
Safe Storage Tanks. Clean tanks thoroughly before switching to biodiesel to remove sediment, which biodiesel’s solvent properties may dislodge. Use tanks made of stainless steel, aluminum, fluorinated polyethylene, or fiberglass to prevent corrosion or chemical reactions. Avoid copper, brass, lead, tin, or zinc, which accelerate oxidation. Underground storage tanks (USTs) must comply with federal regulations for biodiesel blends (e.g., B20), but B100 is exempt from these regulations.
Water Management. Biodiesel absorbs water more readily than petroleum diesel, promoting microbial growth and filter clogs. Store in sealed containers or use nitrogen blankets to minimize moisture exposure. Regularly drain water from tank bottoms and monitor for microbial contamination
Oxidation Prevention. B100 degrades faster than blends; use antioxidants or stabilizers (e.g., Bio Dee-Zol Life) for storage beyond 6 months. B5 can be stored for up to 1 year, while B20 lasts 8–12 months with periodic testing.
While standard deliveries are typically arranged within 3 business days, PepUp provides 24/7 emergency delivery services for urgent needs. This means that if a fleet unexpectedly runs low on fuel, PepUp can usually deliver the necessary fuel the same day. Additionally, for customers with Automatic Delivery accounts, PepUp can use wireless tank monitoring to schedule fuel deliveries proactively, ensuring that tanks never run dry.
