Efficiency and accuracy are critical in large-scale fuel delivery. Whether you’re managing a fleet of trucks or supplying fuel to construction sites, transferring fuel from a tanker to a vehicle or on-site storage tanks—commonly known as wet hosing—is a common service.
But what exactly is wet hosing, and why is it essential for industries that rely on timely and precise fuel delivery? This article details three common obstacles with wet hosing, and how BizSpeed’s goRoam solution is benefiting customers, drivers, and business owners.
What is Wet Hosing?
Wet hosing refers to the direct transfer of fuel from a tanker truck to another vehicle, such as truck fleets, generators, construction equipment, or even aircraft. Unlike self-service fueling stations, wet hosing eliminates the need for the recipient to handle the fueling or receipt management.
Instead, a skilled operator manages the entire process, ensuring that the right amount of fuel is delivered efficiently to the appropriate vehicle types.
What are the Challenges in Wet Hosing?
While wet hosing offers significant advantages, it also presents challenges for petroleum logistics businesses.
Without the right technology, companies may encounter the following obstacles:
Challenge 1: Inefficiencies
Manual processes can lead to delays, especially when dealing with multiple vehicles. Inefficient fuel transfer result in wasted time and increased operational costs. This can be seen with every step to and from the meter.
Challenge 2: Manual Errors
Human error is a common issue during wet hosing. Incorrect fuel quantities, billing discrepancies, and miscommunication lead to billing discrepancies and delayed payments, as well as your reputation. Relying on a driver’s handwritten tally sheet can also harm a fuel delivery business’s reputation, especially in an age where technology-first methods are expected.
Challenge 3: Lack of Real-Time Data
Traditional (paper-based) wet hosing methods lack real-time monitoring. Petroleum logistics businesses struggle to track fuel levels accurately, leading to inventory discrepancies and missed opportunities for optimization.
For instance, imagine your truck driving past a customer needing fuel because dispatchers did not know their truck held enough RETAIN inventory to make the delivery, and the driver still had hours available. Then times this scenario per week and per year. This lack of real-time data can cause a significant loss of revenue over time.
goRoam Delivery Software: Revolutionizing Wet Hosing
Enter BizSpeed’s goRoam delivery software, a game-changer for the fuel delivery industry. goRoam has specific workflows for different types of fuels transport and supports a variety of metered delivery, including wet hosing.
Four Key goRoam Features for Addressing Wet Hosing Challenges
LCR Meter Connectivity for Ensuring Precise Measurements
The goRoam software seamlessly integrates with Liquid Control Registers (LCRs) wirelessly at the end of the hose—ensuring precise measurement during fuel transfer. Our LCR integrations provides accurate readings and meter control, minimizing the risk of overfilling or underfilling vehicles. The fueler can operate and read the LCRs remotely, removing the need to walk back to the tankwagon between vehicles.
Barcode Scanning for Eliminating Manual Data Entry
By scanning barcodes on vehicles and fuel tanks, goRoam eliminates manual data entry and prevents cross-fills or filling the wrong customer assets. Drivers can quickly identify the correct vehicle and fuel type, reducing errors and streamlining the process.
Real-Time Inventory Tracking for Ensuring Effective Fuel Distribution
Real-time tracking allows businesses to monitor fuel levels as they change during wet hosing. Managers can view data remotely, ensuring efficient fuel distribution and preventing shortages.
Instant Receipt Printing for Efficient Customer Transactions
goRoam generates receipts on the spot, providing customers with proof of delivery and accurate billing information. No more delays or paperwork—just efficient transactions. And they are auto-emailed to customers.
goRoam Benefits for Wet Hosing Customers, Drivers, and Business Owners
Accurate Billing
With precise measurements and automated data capture, goRoam ensures accurate billing. Customers receive clear invoices based on actual fuel consumption, improving transparency and trust.
Reduced Manual Labor
Drivers no longer need to record fuel quantities or handle paperwork manually. The software streamlines their tasks, allowing them to focus on safe and efficient fuel transfer.
Faster Invoicing
Instant receipts mean faster invoicing cycles. Businesses can close financial transactions promptly, improving cash flow and overall financial management.
Route Optimization
Miles driven equals money. goRoam optimizes delivery routes to eliminate excess driving time and mileage. It is expected to see delivery route costs reduced by 10-15%. Accountability is enhanced because the drivers are given a defined plan for each route.
Seamless ERP Integration
BizSpeed offers seamless integrations with several ERP, routing, tank monitoring, and vehicle tracking/ELD systems. The BizSpeed integration layer is a key component. It provides a web API supporting REST and SOAP access to essential functions, like adding trips, orders, and loads from external dispatch systems. For exporting data, the REST web service completes orders and their unit filling details, exporting customer information, assets, products, and other vital entities.
BizSpeed offers a built-in job scheduler for customers without web service capability. This scheduler supports custom tasks, such as order imports via FTP, tank reading imports via FTP, or imports via Windows UNC file shares. The job scheduler can export data to FTP or UNC (Windows) file shares.
Why BizSpeed Stands Above the Rest for Wet Hosing Solutions
What sets BizSpeed apart from other wet hosing solutions? Here’s why other petroleum logistics businesses have chosen goRoam:
Ease of Installation
Implementing goRoam is straightforward. Minimal downtime ensures a smooth transition without disrupting operations.
Mobile Platform Support
goRoam works natively on iOS and Android mobile devices, empowering drivers with real-time information with a fast, intuitive UI. One app provides workflows for multiple delivery types – transport, commercial fuel (manual meter), wet hosing (eMeter), bulk and package lubricants. And goRoam works offline with full store-and-forward support.
Operational Efficiency
By optimizing fuel delivery processes, goRoam enhances overall efficiency. Satisfied customers and streamlined operations lead to increased profitability.
Easy to Use, Modern Web Routing UI
Our web-based routing UI is fast and easy to use. It allows quick drag-and-drop trip updates, fast time and distance calculations, and optimization for the shortest time and distance.
Success Metrics
If you’re coming from a paper-based dispatch or a first-generation routing solution, you can expect to save 10-15% on your total transportation costs through reduced trips, trucks, and drivers. Your mileage may vary based on your routing profile and density. There are other benefits including saving driver time (min. 30 mins per day), shortening your OTC (order to cash) cycle, paper invoice savings ($2-$8 per invoice), and more. Many find the most significant benefit is the ability to increase revenue by 20-30% without adding assets or headcount while reducing employee stress across all business areas.
Are You Ready to Revolutionize Your Fuel Delivery?
Wet hosing causes inefficiencies, manual errors, and a lack of real-time data. BizSpeed’s goRoam software addresses these issues through features such as LCR meter connectivity, barcode scanning, real-time gallon tracking, and instant receipt printing. This ensures precise fuel measurement and efficient processes which facilitates real-time monitoring, accurate billing, and route optimization, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
BizSpeed’s commitment to driver-friendly implementation with minimal install downtime, mobile platform support for real-time information, and the overall enhancement of operational efficiency.
Tangible benefits include:
- Substantial cost savings
- Reduced driver time
- Shortened order-to-cash cycles
- Increased revenue without additional assets or headcount
goRoam offers a game-changing solution above the competition. Contact BizSpeed today for a personalized demo and witness how goRoam can transform your operations and drive success.
FAQS
BizSpeed’s goRoam delivery software offers seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, streamlining fuel delivery operations and enhancing overall efficiency. Let’s delve into the details:
Pre-Built Components:
goRoam provides pre-built components that allow plug-in integration with critical partner systems, including ERP order entry, accounts receivable, route optimization, fuel and tax calculations, and more. These components act as bridges, ensuring smooth data flow between goRoam and your existing ERP infrastructure.
Supported ERP Systems:
goRoam’s partner adapters accommodate various platforms. Supported systems can be found at www.bizspeed.com/integration
Seamless Data Exchange:
When integrated, goRoam seamlessly exchanges data with your ERP system. This integration enables real-time updates, accurate billing, and efficient management of fuel delivery processes.
Operational Efficiency:
You enhance operational efficiency by connecting goRoam to your ERP. Fuel data flows seamlessly, minimizing manual intervention and reducing the risk of errors.
In summary, goRoam’s ERP integration ensures that your fuel delivery operations are well-coordinated, transparent, and optimized. Consider this powerful solution to revolutionize your wet hosing processes and drive success in your industry.
BizSpeed’s goRoam delivery software integrates seamlessly with Liquid Control Registers (LCRs), enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of fuel delivery processes. Let’s explore how this integration works:
Automatic Data Capture:
When a fuel transfer occurs using an LCR-equipped tanker, goRoam automatically captures critical data such as:
- GPS coordinates: The precise location where the fuel transfer took place.
- Sale number: A unique identifier for the transaction.
- Total gallons: The exact amount of fuel delivered.
- This data is essential for accurate billing, inventory management, and operational insights.
Email Alerts:
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- When a driver creates a sale directly in the LCR meter (outside a goRoam inventory transaction, such as a hose flush or other maintenance tasks), goRoam generates an automatic, system-generated email.
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- The email includes the recorded GPS coordinates, sale number, and total gallons.
Offline-First Model:
- goRoam operates on an offline-first model.
- Drivers can continue fuel delivery tasks even in areas with limited or no cellular network coverage.
In summary, the LCR integration with goRoam ensures real-time data capture, accurate billing, and efficient management of fuel delivery operations. It’s a powerful combination that revolutionizes wet-hosing processes and drives business success.
