Heating Oil: Delivery Options

The two basic options are Automatic Delivery or Will Call Delivery.

Automatic Delivery

This option puts the burden of keeping your oil tank full on the dealer. They monitor your consumption with their computer and fill it on their schedule. Customers need to have an established credit account or a balance with the dealer to qualify to become an Automatic Customer. This is the most efficient mode for delivering oil, so we urge all members to strongly consider becoming automatic customers. With efficiency being our key selling point with dealers, the more Automatic Customers we have the better it is when we negotiate new contracts.

Will Call Delivery

This option puts the burden of keeping your oil tank full on you the consumer. We urge you not to let your oil tank become less than a quarter full, particularly during periods of cold weather.

When you need oil, you are required to call and place your order with your dealer. Most dealers require 24 to 48 hours notice and a minimum delivery of 100 or 150 gallons before they will deliver to a Will Call Customer. Unless you have a balance or credit with your dealer, you will also need to be at home when the delivery is made. If you are not there when the truck stops by, you might be subject to a surcharge for them to return.