Hurricane Season Preparedness: A Jobber’s Guide to Protecting Fuel Operations and Customers
Featuring NexFlow’s Mobile Transloaders and Skid Systems
When hurricane season approaches, it’s not just homes and roads that are at risk—it’s also the fuel supply chain that communities and critical services depend on. For fuel jobbers, the responsibility of preparedness isn’t just personal. It’s professional. From maintaining reliable fuel delivery to enabling emergency response teams, jobbers are on the frontlines. And being prepared means more than topping off tanks—it means having the right equipment, systems, and communication in place.
Here’s how you, the fuel jobber, can prepare professionally for hurricane season—and how NexFlow can help.
1. Assess Customer Risk Zones
Not all customers face the same level of exposure. Start by identifying:
- Coastal or flood-prone customers
- Emergency services and critical infrastructure (hospitals, municipal fleets, etc.)
- High-demand sites like generators, fueling depots, and airports
Pro Tip: Provide proactive refill services ahead of major weather events. Schedule early deliveries and lock in backup supply plans.
2. Prepare Your Own Operations
Disruption starts at home. Make sure your operations are storm-ready:
- Backup generators fueled and tested
- Employee communication plans in place
- Fuel inventory systems up-to-date and accessible remotely
- Mobile equipment ready for deployment (like transloaders, portable skids, hoses, meters)
3. Mobilize with NexFlow
NexFlow’s mobile transloaders and skid-mounted solutions are built for real-world emergencies.
Whether it’s transferring fuel from a terminal to a tanker when access is limited, or offloading to generators in hard-to-reach areas, NexFlow equipment is:
- Self-contained and easy to move
- Built for diesel, DEF, jet fuel, and other refined products
- Designed with emergency shutoffs, overfill prevention, and hazmat-rated components
- Plug-and-play ready, saving time when every minute matters
NexFlow units empower jobbers to respond fast—without being dependent on terminal access or fixed infrastructure.
4. Communicate With Customers Now
Send a pre-season email or flyer to your customer base with:
- Your emergency contact info
- Instructions for accessing fuel during a disruption
- Safety tips for handling bulk fuel in severe weather
- Services you offer with NexFlow systems (e.g., emergency refueling, mobile transfer, off-grid fueling solutions)
This builds trust and positions you as their go-to partner in a crisis.
5. Run a Drill
Before the first storm hits, simulate an emergency:
- Practice deploying your NexFlow transloader to a mock location
- Time the setup, pump startup, and fuel transfer process
- Identify any logistical gaps: power, access, hoses, connectivity
A 2-hour drill today could save days of downtime later.
Conclusion
Fuel jobbers don’t get the luxury of waiting out the storm. You’re expected to lead through it. And with the right preparation, tools, and mindset—you can.
NexFlow equipment was built for moments like this.
When the weather turns, we help keep your operation—and your customers—moving forward.
Ready to prepare with NexFlow? Contact us here to explore custom mobile solutions for your region.
