Jacob Dubbelde, PE
Founder & CEO
Jacob grew up in Omaha in a family rooted in construction and trades. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nebraska and South Dakota, with a BS in Civil Engineering from UNO and years of experience from surveying to major commercial projects. In 2025 he founded J3 Midwest Trailer & Transport to make trailer rental and transport simple—no truck needed, no driving required.
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Jacob was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, in a family deeply rooted in the construction and trades industry. His father, a journeyman electrician, worked extensively in high-voltage construction and eventually became a respected foreman. Known for leading from the front, staying hands-on, and earning the respect of his employees, Jacob’s father not only taught him the value of hard work but also the importance of contributing to the community. Growing up, Jacob watched him solve on-site challenges, manage crews, and ensure quality and safety—experiences that shaped Jacob’s own work ethic and leadership style.
Inspired by his father’s dedication and problem-solving mindset, Jacob pursued his own path in construction and engineering. After graduating high school in 2014, he earned an Associate’s degree in Land Surveying at Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska (2016). During this time, Jacob gained extensive hands-on experience on construction sites, working in a variety of roles including land surveying, materials testing, construction inspection, and site layout. This field experience allowed him to understand the practical challenges of construction projects—from soil and material testing to precise surveying and quality control—giving him a unique perspective that combines both technical expertise and real-world problem solving.
Motivated to contribute to the industry in a unique way, Jacob continued his education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2020. Jacob is now a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in both Nebraska (2024) and South Dakota (2025). Over the years, he has worked on a variety of projects across the Omaha community and beyond, including Offutt Airforce Base, Emerald View Apartments (Lincoln, NE), City of Omaha Parks & Rec Flood Recovery, Arby’s locations, Smash Sports Complex, Mid-States Utility, Love’s Gas Stations, Casey’s General Stores, Truck Centers, and more. These projects reflect Jacob’s deep commitment to improving the infrastructure and services of his hometown and surrounding communities.
In 2025, Jacob founded J3 Midwest Trailer & Transport LLC with a few close friends and family, with a vision to provide trailer rental services that make it easy to rent and transport trailers—no truck needed, no driving required. Drawing on his father’s hands-on leadership style and a decade of experience in the trades, Jacob leads the company with the same principles: staying involved, accountable, and focused on delivering high-quality, dependable service.
“Our goal is simple: to make trailer rental and transport hassle-free, reliable, and convenient—no truck? No problem. We’ve got you covered.”
— Jacob Dubbelde, PE