As we head into driving season, now is the time to prepare your site after months of snow, salt, and cold weather. Taking a proactive approach now helps ensure your station is safe, compliant, and ready to support increased customer traffic in the months ahead.
Emergency Spill Kits
• Ensure your site has emergency spill kits in stock. These are required by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and may result in a Notice of Violation (NOV) or Red Tag if unavailable during an inspection.
• Spill kits can be purchased through Source or Grainger if replacements are needed.
Power Washing
• Preparing for driving season starts with a clean site. Power wash your forecourt and canopy deck to remove winter salt and dirt buildup.
• City of Chicago Reminder: Dealers located in Chicago are required to power wash their site twice per year. Be sure to keep receipts in case they are requested during an inspection.
Painting & Touch-Ups
• After cleaning, inspect islands, bollards, column poles, and the C-store exterior for areas that may need paint touch-ups following winter wear.
• Paint Assistance: If you are unsure of the correct color or paint type, contact your Parent Marketing Representative or the Brands Fulfillment Team for guidance.
Dispenser Cleaning
• Dispensers often accumulate dirt, salt residue, and product stains during winter months. A thorough cleaning helps maintain a polished station appearance and enhances the customer experience as traffic increases.
If you have any questions regarding these recommendations, please contact your Parent Petroleum Relationship Manager or the Fuel Operations Team at FuelOperations@parentpetroleum.com.
We wish you a successful and productive driving season ahead.
