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Fuel Delivery in Durham, NC
Diesel, DEF, gasoline and R99 renewable diesel delivered to fleets, jobsites, generators and bulk tanks in and around Durham. Talk to a fuel expert who sizes the job right, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24/7
Dispatch, nights, weekends, holidays
5,400+
Commercial clients nationwide
20–4,400
Gallons per drop
Fuels Delivered in Durham
Diesel, gasoline & DEF delivery in Durham
Off-Road Diesel
Red-dyed ULSD #2 for construction equipment, generators, agriculture and reefers.
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On-Road Diesel
Clear, highway-legal ULSD #2 (15 ppm sulfur) for fleets, trucks and on-road vehicles.
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Gasoline
87, 89 and 91 octane plus ethanol-free gasoline for fleets and small engines.
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DEF
ISO 22241 diesel exhaust fluid in jugs, drums or bulk totes, delivered with your diesel.
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Renewable Diesel (R99)
Drop-in, low-carbon renewable diesel for fleets with sustainability targets.
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RTP labs, a 1,062-bed hospital and the 2002 ice storm
Serving Durham County
Durham’s fuel demand is mostly backup power. Research Triangle Park covers 7,000 acres across Durham and Wake counties. It holds labs and corporate campuses for employers such as IBM, Cisco, GSK and BASF. Labs with freezers and controlled rooms can’t wait out an outage.
Duke University Hospital is a Level I trauma center with 1,062 inpatient beds. It sits on Duke’s campus. Hospital generators, central plants and campus fleets all burn diesel.
Downtown has one routing quirk everyone knows. The Gregson Street rail bridge, the “11-foot-8” can opener, was raised in 2019, but its clearance is still only 12 feet 4 inches. Downtown delivery routes should plan around it.
The 2002 ice storm
On December 4 and 5, 2002, freezing rain fell for more than 12 hours across the Piedmont. Up to an inch of ice built up. Carolina Power & Light reported almost half a million customers out in the Triangle. Full restoration took nearly 10 days. A generator sized for one night would have run dry several times over.
Which FuelGo services fit Durham
- RTP labs and Duke facilities: scheduled generator fueling and fuel polishing for tanks that sit.
- Ice-storm outages: emergency fuel delivery, 24/7/365.
- Durham County job sites and fleets: off-road diesel and mobile fleet fueling.
7,000 acres
Research Triangle Park, across Durham and Wake counties
1,062
Inpatient beds at Duke University Hospital, a Level I trauma center
~10 days
To restore all power after the Dec. 2002 Piedmont ice storm
12 ft 4 in
Clearance of the Gregson Street rail bridge after its 2019 raise
Sources: researchtriangle.org · en.wikipedia.org · corporate.dukehealth.org · dukehealth.org · climate.ncsu.edu · ncuc.gov · abc11.com · en.wikipedia.org
How Fuel Gets to You
Mobile fueling or bulk delivery: which fits your Durham site?
Three delivery formats. We’ll quote whichever fits your volume, site access and cost target.
Wet-Hose Fueling
Mobile fleet fueling
Overnight or day shift, fuel direct to each tank
A driver pulls into your yard after hours, fuels every truck or piece of equipment directly, logs each fill, and clears out before your crews arrive. No staff required on site.
Best for: Trucking fleets, delivery yards, rental fleets and service vehicles.
Tank Wagon Delivery
On-site tank fills
20 – 4,400 gallons per drop · same-day or scheduled
A smaller delivery truck fills your day tank, jobsite bulk tank or generator. The flexible option when volume varies or site access is tight.
Best for: Construction sites, generator refills, day tanks and smaller bulk storage.
Transport Load
Bulk transport delivery
Full transport loads to 7,500+ gallons · scheduled
Tractor-trailer delivery straight into large bulk storage. The lowest cost per gallon for high-volume buyers.
Best for: Data centers, large industrial sites, agriculture and rail yards.
Durham Industries We Fuel
Industries we fuel in Durham
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Construction
Construction & development
Dyed diesel to excavators, dozers, light towers and site generators, fueled before the crew arrives.
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Data centers & critical power
Scheduled standby refills and emergency generator fueling so backup power is never the weak link.
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Fleet fueling & yards
Overnight wet-hose fueling so every truck starts the shift full, with each fill logged by unit.
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Logistics & distribution
Yard trucks, reefers and forklifts fueled on site, so drivers stay on routes instead of in fuel lines.
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Farms & agriculture
Dyed diesel and gasoline to field tanks and equipment through planting and harvest.
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Telecom & cell towers
Generator refueling for remote tower sites, including emergency runs during outages.
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Government & municipal
Generator, fleet and equipment fueling for agencies, municipalities and public facilities.
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Waste & recycling
Refuse trucks and heavy equipment fueled overnight in the yard, ready for early routes.
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Generator, fleet & bulk fuel delivery in Durham
Mobile Fleet Fueling
Overnight wet-hose service for fleets and yards.
On-Site Delivery
Direct-to-equipment fueling at your jobsite.
Bulk Fuel Delivery
Transport loads to large storage tanks.
Generator Fueling
Scheduled refills and emergency response.
Fuel Tank Rentals
Tanks from 119 to 17,000 gallons, refills included.
Emergency Fueling
Rapid response when outages or storms hit.
Fuel Polishing
Water and contaminants removed from stored fuel.
Reefer Fueling
Refrigerated trailers kept running.
Compliance & Credentials
Approved for restricted gates and sites
Our drivers and trucks carry the credentials your procurement team is going to ask about.
DOT
Hazmat registered
CDL-A
Hazmat & Tanker endorsed
OSHA
HAZWOPER trained
IFTA
Interstate tax licensed
SPCC
Spill response ready
How It Works
From quote to fuel in the tank, three steps
1
Request a quote
Call 800-720-4546 or request online. Tell us your Durham location, fuel grade and volume.
2
We schedule it
One-time or recurring. We confirm gate codes, after-hours access and the exact drop location.
3
Fuel arrives on site
CDL and hazmat-certified drivers deliver to your tanks and equipment, with every gallon on the invoice.
Buyer Resources
Useful reading before you order
Fuel Types
On-Road vs. Off-Road Diesel
When you can run red-dyed diesel, the tax rules, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Compliance
Diesel Storage Regulations by State
Tank, containment and permitting rules that apply in North Carolina and beyond.
Free Tools
Fuel Calculators & Tools
Size a tank, estimate generator burn and plan DEF consumption before you call.
Durham FAQ
Durham fuel delivery questions, answered
Do you refuel lab and campus generators in Research Triangle Park?
Yes. We top off standby generator tanks on a schedule and run 24/7/365 dispatch for outages, from 20 to 4,400 gallons per drop. Fuel polishing and lab fuel testing keep tanks that rarely run ready to start.
How should Durham facilities plan for an ice storm?
Fill generator tanks before the freezing rain starts. In December 2002, up to an inch of ice fell across the Piedmont, and it took nearly 10 days to restore every customer. Plan fuel for the long tail, not the first night.
Do you deliver to construction sites in Durham County?
Yes. We deliver off-road diesel straight to equipment and site tanks. If a site has no storage, ask about a fuel tank rental.
Do you deliver fuel 24/7 in Durham?
Yes. FuelGo dispatch runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call 800-720-4546 any time, or request a quote online and a dispatcher replies within the hour.
What fuels can you deliver in Durham?
Clear on-road diesel (ULSD #2), red-dyed off-road diesel, gasoline, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and R99 renewable diesel. Most customers combine two or more on the same delivery.
Do you deliver diesel to generators in Durham?
Yes. Dyed diesel for standby and prime generators, on a refill schedule or as an emergency run during an outage. Generator fueling →
Do you offer mobile fleet fueling in Durham?
Yes. We wet-hose trucks and equipment in your yard, usually overnight, and log every gallon by unit. Mobile fleet fueling →
Can you deliver bulk diesel to our tanks in Durham?
Yes. Anything from 20 gallons to a 7,500-gallon transport load, into above-ground, underground or portable tanks. Bulk delivery →
How much fuel can you deliver at once?
Tank wagon deliveries run from 20 to 4,400 gallons per drop, and full transport loads to 7,500 gallons or more for large bulk tanks. Tell us your tank size and usage and we’ll recommend the right format.
How much is diesel tax in North Carolina?
On-road (clear) diesel in North Carolina carries $0.6608 per gallon in combined federal and state taxes and fees, and off-road (dyed) diesel $0.0053 per gallon, as of October 16, 2026. Sales and local taxes are extra where they apply. Using dyed diesel on public roads is illegal. See diesel taxes by state →
Do you offer emergency fuel delivery in Durham?
Yes. If a generator is running low or a site is about to run dry, call 800-720-4546 and a dispatcher will confirm what we can get to you and when.
Can you set up recurring scheduled deliveries?
Yes. Most customers start with a one-time delivery and move to a recurring schedule, so tanks, generators and fleets are topped up before they run low, without anyone having to call it in.
Do you rent fuel tanks?
Yes. We rent diesel and gasoline tanks from 119 to 17,000 gallons, with pumps, meters and hose fitted, and refills on a schedule. See our fuel tank rental page for sizes.
Do you have smaller trucks for tight sites?
Yes. Smaller delivery trucks reach tight urban sites, parking structures and jobsites where a full-size tanker can’t fit.
What payment options do you accept?
Credit cards, ACH and checks. Credit terms are available for qualifying commercial accounts. Ask your dispatcher for details.
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