Sustainability
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During operations & service, trucks spend an average of 30 minutes idling while stopped to refuel at truck stops or other retail stations. Jacobus Energy changes that. We're dedicated to a more sustainable future. For us and for you. 

Mobile Fueling
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Jacobus Energy delivers fuel directly to trucks and equipment during down times (usually at night). When drivers show up in the morning ready to start their route, they're fueled and read for the trip. 

Idle Time: ZERO.
On Board Truck Technologies
Jacobus Energy's fleet is equipped with On Board Truck Technology (OBT) that maximizes efficiency, safety and waste reduction in its delivery service.

Efficiency
Jacobus Energy drivers undergo thorough HazMat and ongoing specialized training. In addition, Jacobus Energy's automated delivery system helps to ensure safe, accurate deliveries:
  • Routing software enables Jacobus Energy to schedule the most efficient deliveries, so our trucks spend more time making deliveries and less time driving or idling.
  • The software generates metrics and alerts for tire pressure, speeding and idle time. These alerts automatically are sent to managers who immediately follow up with drivers to ensure better mileage and reduced emissions.
Safety
An automatic shut-off feature on the delivery nozzle closes when a tank is full.

Paperless Initiative 
Customer delivery reports and receipts are available online and via email. Electronic Vehicle Condition Reports and electronic logs have reduced paper usage for Jacobus Energy drivers.
​Total Savings: 1,113,028 pieces of paper each year
Engines
Jacobus Energy uses PACCAR engines on all new trucks, which achieve near zero emissions of Particulate Matter and nitrous oxides. The SCR technology in PACCAR engines achieve up to 5% more fuel efficiency than non SCR engines.

Fuel
Jacobus Energy fuels our fleet with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Additionally, 75% of Jacobus Energy's fleet uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid in their engines, further reducing emissions to near zero levels.
Maintenance
Jacobus Energy's maintenance schedules meets or exceed all DOT requirements.
  • Tanks are tested annually to ensure that each truck is state and federal certified to meet air quality standards.
  • Each branch uses specific metrics for maintenance to ensure that all vehicles are maintained according to state and federal mandates, as well as stringent company standards.
Our Drivers
Well trained drivers keep us and the environment safe. Throughout Jacobus Energy's 10-day program, drivers complete rigorous training on safety, driver efficiency, truck maintenance and customer fulfillment. All drivers are required to attend monthly safety meetings and ongoing training.
Corporate Sustainability 
Sustainability isn't just a business practice, it's a part of our corporate culture.
Reduce
Jacobus Energy defaults all printers to black and white in order to reduce toner waster.

Recycle
Our policy is that all paper, plastic, aluminum and glass be recycled instead of thrown in the trash. We offer convenient recycling receptacles in employees cubicles and around the office. 

We also have recycling programs for alkaline batteries and electronics. Not only do we recycle all electronics used in the office, we encourage employees to bring in their old, out-dated and broken down electronics from home to recycle through us.

Reuse
It is Jacobus Energy's policy that employees do not use disposable cups, plates or utensils. We have reusable items in our office kitchen for our employees' use.

LED Lighting
All external lights have been changed to LED lights, leading to substantial energy savings.