Direct drop deliveries are available to farm or commercial customers who require large quantities of fuel for their operation. Offered by select Co-ops, and sent directly from the CO-OP® Refinery Complex or Co-op fuel terminal, this is a safe and effective method for receiving large deliveries of bulk fuel.
Determining if direct drop deliveries are right for your operation requires evaluating your tanks and site.
Minimum Drop Requirements
Consult with your local Co-op Fuel Team member on minimum tank size and minimum drop requirements.
Tank Requirements
- Tanks should be equipped with 2-inch or 3-inch camlock couplers (3-inch couplers preferred).
- Venting lines must be at least 2 inches to handle off-loading at 840 L/min.
- All tanks must be levelled and properly grounded.
- Must have one ball valve before a one-way check valve on the offloading side and ideally another at the fill port connection.
- Must be bottom loading; drivers cannot be on top of tanks for any reason.
Site Requirements
- Yard must be all-weather accessible and have sufficient room for the delivery unit to get in and out without having to back up.
- Fuel tanks should be easy to access. Delivery units only have 20 feet of hose, so anything further away from road access may not be able to get filled.
- Must have RM/County approval for the size and gross vehicle weight of the delivery unit.
Direct drop access and product availability varies by local Co-op. Speak with your Fuel Team member for details.