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Shipping and Delivery

All propane tanks ship by flatbed freight to all 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii. No local pickup is available. We contact you within 2 hours of order submission to confirm your order and arrange delivery to your address.

How Delivery Works

4 steps from order to delivery
01
Place Your Order
Complete the 4-step order form on any product page. Takes under 5 minutes. No payment taken at this stage.
02
We Confirm Within 2 Hours
We contact you by phone or email within 2 hours during business hours to confirm your order, calculate freight to your ZIP, and provide your total.
03
Payment and Dispatch
Once you confirm the total and pay, we dispatch your tank by flatbed freight. We send tracking information when available.
04
Delivery to Your Address
Flatbed truck delivers to your address. Typical transit is 5 to 10 business days. You arrange offloading and installation locally.
500 gallon propane tank loaded for flatbed freight delivery
500 gallon above ground tank — ships by flatbed freight to all 48 states. Typical transit 5 to 10 business days.
1000 gallon propane tank flatbed freight delivery nationwide
1000 gallon above ground tank — same flatbed freight service. Requires clear driveway access for delivery vehicle.

Delivery Requirements by Tank Size

Prepare your site before delivery day
Tank Size
Tank Length
Tank Weight (Empty)
Driveway Access Needed
Offloading
250 Gallon
Approx. 88 in (7.3 ft)
Approx. 485 lbs
Standard access
Equipment or crew
325 Gallon
Approx. 100 in (8.3 ft)
Approx. 700 lbs
Standard access
Equipment or crew
500 Gallon
Approx. 119 in (9.9 ft)
Approx. 950 lbs
Clear 12 ft wide, 14 ft tall
Equipment required
1000 Gallon
Approx. 192 in (16 ft)
Approx. 1,600 lbs
Clear 14 ft wide, 14 ft tall
Crane or forklift required

The flatbed delivery vehicle needs unobstructed access to within approximately 100 feet of the tank’s installation site. Propane supplier fill hoses typically reach about 100 feet, so keeping the tank within that range of driveway access also ensures future refills are possible. Notify us of any access restrictions — low bridges, narrow gates, soft ground, or steep grades — at the time of order so we can plan the right delivery equipment.

Offloading is the customer’s responsibility unless otherwise arranged. For 500 and 1000 gallon tanks, heavy equipment such as a forklift, telehandler, or crane is required. Coordinate with your propane installer to have equipment on site on delivery day. The driver cannot offload from the flatbed without appropriate equipment at site.

NFPA 58 Setback and Space Requirements by Tank Size
250 Gallon Above Ground
Min. from building10 ft
Min. from property line10 ft
Min. from ignition source10 ft
Min. from driveway5 ft
Concrete pad approx.8 x 4 ft
500 Gallon Above Ground
Min. from building10 ft
Min. from property line10 ft
Min. from ignition source10 ft
Min. from driveway5 ft
Concrete pad approx.10 x 5 ft
1000 Gallon Above Ground
Min. from building25 ft
Min. from property line25 ft
Min. from ignition source25 ft
Min. from driveway5 ft
Concrete pad approx.17 x 5 ft
250 Gallon Underground
Min. from building10 ft
Min. from property line10 ft
Excavation lengthApprox. 9.5 ft
Excavation widthApprox. 4 ft
Burial depthApprox. 44 in
500 Gallon Underground
Min. from building10 ft
Min. from property line10 ft
Excavation lengthApprox. 14 ft
Excavation widthApprox. 5 ft
Burial depthApprox. 4.5 ft
1000 Gallon Underground
Min. from building10 ft
Min. from property line10 ft
Excavation lengthApprox. 20 ft
Excavation widthApprox. 5.5 ft
Burial depthApprox. 4.5 ft

Setback requirements are per NFPA 58 minimum standards. Local jurisdictions may require greater distances. Always confirm requirements with your licensed propane contractor before installation.

Shipping FAQ

Common delivery questions
How long does shipping take?

Typical transit is 5 to 10 business days after order confirmation and payment. Delivery to remote or rural addresses may take longer. We provide tracking information when available from the freight carrier.

How much does shipping cost?

Freight is calculated from your delivery ZIP code after order submission. We confirm the freight total within 2 hours and add it to your invoice before any payment is taken. There is no upfront freight estimate — place your order and we calculate it for your specific address.

Do you ship to my state?

We ship to all 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. View all tanks available for delivery.

Is offloading included?

Offloading is the customer’s responsibility. The flatbed driver delivers to your address but cannot offload without equipment on site. For 500 and 1000 gallon tanks, have a forklift, telehandler, or crane arranged for delivery day. Your propane installer can typically coordinate this.

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