A method and apparatus for passively monitoring the distribution of fuel
and lubrication fluids to track vehicles and other heavy duty work
equipment, such as bulldozers, draglines, scrapers, loaders, etc. The
system includes means for identifying and recording the identity of the
dispensing vehicle, the dispensing operator, the location of the
dispensing vehicle, the receiving vehicle, the receiving port on the
receiving vehicle, the type of fluid dispensed, the quantity of fluid
dispensed, and the time of the dispensing. The system also includes means
for verifying that the proper fluid is dispensed to the appropriate port.
Use of the system does not in any way interfere with the servicing
operations.