🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, CA
- Route type: Local home-daily
- Freight: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, refined petroleum products
- Schedule: Early morning and night dispatch with multiple stops per shift
📋 Job Description
- Transport refined petroleum products from refinery and terminal hubs across the LA area
- Load and unload fuel at regulated terminals including Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach
- Deliver gasoline, diesel, and selected jet fuel to stations and commercial fueling points
- Follow strict HazMat safety and DOT compliance procedures at all times
- Perform accurate pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tanker equipment
- Maintain safe driving practices in dense Southern California traffic corridors
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months tractor-trailer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Loading/unloading fuel hoses and handling tanker connections
Endorsements
HazMat & Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated or assigned tanker units
- Fleet average age: Standard modern fleet rotation
- Features: Fuel tanker trailers, vapor recovery systems, GPS tracking, safety shutoff systems
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Monday – Terminal pickups and local deliveries (Carson / Wilmington)
- Tuesday – Multi-stop fuel station deliveries across LA metro
- Wednesday – Refinery corridor runs (Long Beach / El Segundo)
- Thursday – Distribution depot deliveries (Orange County routes)
- Friday – Final fuel balancing routes and terminal returns
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Carson Terminal → Los Angeles Metro Gas Stations via I-110 & I-10
- Wilmington Refinery Corridor → Orange County Fuel Depots via I-405
- Long Beach Storage Yard → Inland Empire Stations via CA-91
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily fuel delivery operation with structured dispatch
- High-demand essential freight across Southern California
- Consistent refinery-to-station routing with predictable workflow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need HazMat and Tanker endorsements?
Yes, both HazMat and Tanker endorsements are required before starting.
Is this a local or regional job?
This is a strictly local Los Angeles metro operation with home daily schedule.
What kind of freight will I haul?
Gasoline, diesel, and refined petroleum products including occasional jet fuel.
How many stops per day?
Typically multiple stops per shift depending on fuel demand and routing.
Is experience required?
At least 1 year CDL-A experience is preferred due to hazardous materials handling.
What terminals will I work from?
Main refinery hubs include Carson, Wilmington, Long Beach, and El Segundo corridors.
📊 Local Market Insights
Los Angeles sits at the center of one of the busiest fuel distribution networks in the United States, supported by major refinery operations in Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach. Daily freight movement is driven by constant fuel demand from a large metro population, commercial fleets, and nearby port activity. Highway corridors like I-110, I-405, and I-710 are heavily used for short-haul tanker movements between terminals and retail fuel stations. This creates continuous, regulated freight flow requiring dedicated HazMat tanker drivers year-round.
🔗 Fuel Tanker CDL-A Driver – Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles fuel tanker CDL-A drivers play a key role in keeping Southern California’s fuel supply chain moving. This local operation focuses on refinery-to-station deliveries across the LA metro area, with consistent home daily scheduling and structured dispatch cycles. Drivers transport gasoline, diesel, and refined petroleum products from major terminals in Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach to retail stations and commercial fueling points. The role is highly regulated under DOT HazMat standards and requires strict safety compliance at every stage of loading and delivery. With continuous fuel demand across one of the largest urban regions in the US, this position offers stable year-round freight and predictable routing through major interstate corridors like I-10, I-405, and I-110. It’s a strong fit for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work in a high-responsibility environment with premium tanker pay structure.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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