🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local home-daily hazmat tanker
- Freight: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil
- Schedule: Early AM dispatch, 10–12 hour shifts
📋 Job Description
- Load gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel at Jacksonville terminals near Blount Island and Westside depots.
- Complete 3–5 metered drops per shift to retail stations and commercial accounts across Northeast Florida.
- Perform vapor recovery hookups, compartment sequencing and product segregation on multi-compartment tankers.
- Execute pre-trip inspections, ELD logging and safety checks while managing 120–220 daily miles.
- Coordinate with customer sites for gravity or pump-assisted unloading following strict hazmat protocols.
- Return to terminal after final delivery for post-trip documentation and equipment securement.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tanker/hazmat experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to handle hose connections, climb tankers and perform safety inspections
Endorsements
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab Kenworth T880 assigned by seniority and availability
- Fleet average age: Approximately 4 years with rolling replacement cycle
- Features: Stainless steel 7–9 compartment tankers, vapor recovery systems, roll stability control
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions standard across fleet
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid response for terminal returns
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return to Jacksonville terminal each evening after completing final delivery and paperwork.
- Dispatch plans routes around station demand cycles to support consistent same-day returns.
- Weekend rotations follow regional fuel replenishment schedule with advance notice.
- Late loads are reassigned within shift windows to protect home daily commitment.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville Terminal → Orange Park Retail Stations → I-295 South
- Westside Fuel Depot → St. Augustine Gas Stations → I-95 South
- Blount Island Terminal → Fernandina Beach Commercial Accounts → I-95 North
- Jacksonville Terminal → Gainesville Area Stops → I-10 West (limited)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What endorsements are required for this fuel tanker position?
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are required. Drivers must maintain current hazmat certification and follow all DOT placarding and emergency response procedures.
How many stops and miles do drivers typically run per day?
Drivers average 3–5 metered deliveries and 120–220 miles per shift, depending on customer locations and terminal load times.
What are the typical start times and shift length?
Shifts begin between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM to align with retail demand. Most routes run 10–12 hours with rotating weekend coverage.
Are trucks assigned or do drivers slip-seat?
Drivers are assigned dedicated Kenworth T880 day cabs when available, with slip-seating used only during peak coverage or maintenance periods.
Is overtime available and how is it compensated?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours at time-and-a-half. Additional earnings come from detention, extra stops, and safety/performance bonuses.
Do drivers take the truck home?
Trucks remain at the terminal for security and maintenance. Drivers are home daily after completing post-trip procedures.
💼 Career Opportunities
This local fuel tanker role serves as a strong foundation for long-term advancement within regional petroleum distribution. Drivers gain deep expertise in hazmat handling, multi-compartment loading, and precise delivery execution across Northeast Florida terminals and retail networks. Top performers often move into dedicated account specialist roles, trainer positions, or lead driver responsibilities with increased safety bonuses. The stable fuel supply chain provides consistent freight volume even during economic fluctuations. Many drivers progress to regional fuel routes or operations supervisory tracks. Internal promotion paths include dispatch coordination, fleet safety compliance, and terminal yard management. The company invests in ongoing endorsement refreshers and equipment training to support career growth in the energy logistics sector.
🔗 Local CDL-A Fuel Tanker Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville maintains strong local demand for experienced CDL-A fuel tanker drivers to support the region's retail gas stations, truck stops, airports, and commercial fueling operations. This home daily position offers $1,450–$1,900 weekly pay based on variable hours (typically 50–65 per week) tied to delivery volume and terminal schedules. Drivers operate modern Kenworth T880 day cabs pulling stainless steel multi-compartment tankers while hauling gasoline, diesel, and limited aviation fuel from local terminals. The role emphasizes strict hazmat and tanker compliance, vapor recovery procedures, and safe multi-stop routing throughout Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau counties. With rotating early morning dispatches and consistent freight cycles, this opportunity provides operational stability and predictable home time in one of Florida’s busiest logistics corridors. Additional earnings potential includes safety bonuses, referral incentives, and overtime opportunities during peak demand periods.
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