Municipal Fueling in Chatham Township

Municipal fueling often supports more than one department. In Chatham Township, New Jersey, USA, the GIR Fuel Management System is used by both Public Works and police vehicles, helping the township manage fuel access across essential local services.

According to Richard Young, Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, the township’s fleet includes approximately 40 Public Works pickup trucks and 25 police vehicles using regular gas, along with diesel-powered equipment such as dump trucks, lawn equipment, backhoes, and loaders.

Fuel is a significant operating cost for many municipalities. Public works trucks, police vehicles, and other municipal equipment need reliable access, while administrators need clear records to help track usage, monitor costs, and support departmental reporting.

A controlled fueling system helps record who is fueling, which vehicle is being fueled, and how much fuel is dispensed. For local governments, that information supports day-to-day operations, budget oversight, and internal accountability.

Chatham Township has been using GIR since 2017. On the management side, the system helps staff review who is getting fuel and which vehicle is being fueled. It also allows the township to separate fuel transactions by department, making it easier to identify usage and support internal invoicing when needed.

The Chatham Township installation shows how fuel management can support the practical needs of local government. The system works behind the scenes, helping keep vehicles ready, records organized, and fuel usage easier to review.

For municipalities, the value is straightforward: reliable access for staff, clearer information for administrators, and better visibility into one of the costs that keeps local services moving.