Regional CDL-A Position Hazmat Tanker
CDL-A Hazmat Fuel Driver — Regional Fuel Delivery
Hiring Radius: Greater St. Louis & MO-IL lanes • Terminal: St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO Short-haul Regional 3–6 yr average
Short-haul regional gasoline and diesel runs from St. Louis terminals with weekly gross $1,900–$2,800, estimated annual $98,800–$145,600, and home daily on qualifying routes or every other day on longer cycles.
Weekly Gross
$1,900–$2,800
Estimated Annual: $98,800–$145,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,500
Home Time Daily or every other day
Driver Type Company Driver
Loaded Miles 80–220 per trip
Freight Gasoline & Diesel
Specialized petroleum hauling from fuel terminals and racks to retail stations, commercial accounts, and storage points throughout the greater St. Louis and Missouri–Illinois network.
- Loads multi-compartment trailers at racks according to dispatch instructions.
- Confirms product grade, compartment assignment, and delivery data before transfer.
- Connects and monitors delivery hoses at underground tanks and commercial sites.
- Completes BOL, meter readings, and customer paperwork after every stop.
- Reports rack delays, unsafe conditions, or equipment problems at once.
- Keeps accurate ELD records and follows full HazMat procedures on every shift.
Pay is calculated per completed load at $120–$280 depending on route, product, distance, and delivery complexity. Most drivers finish about 10–12 loads in a normal week. Actual weekly earnings depend on load distance, product mix, route assignment, and number of completed loads; the stated $1,900–$2,800 range reflects typical production rather than a simple flat-rate multiplication. Detention is paid only when company policy criteria are met and is excluded from the weekly range. Estimated annual gross is based on 52 weeks at the stated weekly range and is not a guaranteed salary.
Weekly Gross $1,900–$2,800
Estimated Annual $98,800–$145,600 (52 weeks)
Load Pay $120–$280 per completed load
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,500 ($500 after 30/90/180 days)
Detention Paid when policy criteria are met
Pay Frequency Weekly
Home Time Home daily on qualifying short-haul routes; occasional overnight / every-other-day on longer regional cycles
Operating Corridor Greater St. Louis + Missouri / Southern Illinois short-haul regional network
Terminal St. Louis, Missouri
Loaded Miles Approximately 80–220 per trip
Shift Window Primarily overnight and early-morning (typical start 7:00–10:00 PM)
Tractor Age 3–6 years average
Tractor Makes Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680
Transmission Automatic
Cabin Config Day-cab and short-sleeper
Assignment Assigned when available; controlled slip otherwise
Multi-compartment petroleum tank trailers include bottom-loading connections, vapor-recovery equipment, grounding/bonding connections, product identification and compartment labeling, metering where required, emergency shutoffs, hose reels, delivery hoses, spill-response gear, and required HazMat safety equipment. Tractors are equipped with ELD, electronic engine monitoring, forward-facing dash cameras, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise on selected newer units. Maintenance runs through the terminal/shop network and approved outside vendors.
Gasoline and diesel move from petroleum terminals and racks to retail fueling locations, commercial accounts, and regional storage points. Dispatch assigns loads according to product availability, terminal queues, station inventory, and delivery windows.
- St. Louis terminal to Columbia, MO corridor via I-70
- Metro East runs to Edwardsville, Collinsville, and Belleville, IL on I-64
- Farmington and southwest Missouri via I-44 and regional connectors
- Cape Girardeau and southeastern Missouri via I-55
- I-255 and I-270 used for metropolitan bypass when congestion builds
- Additional destinations include St. Peters, Wentzville, Troy, and Hannibal
- Receives first load details several hours before the shift begins.
- Arrives at the terminal, completes pre-trip and HazMat checks, then enters the rack.
- Loads the assigned product and compartments, verifies paperwork, and departs.
- Delivers to one or more retail or commercial sites while monitoring the full transfer.
- Receives live updates for the next load or terminal change while still at the current stop.
- May run one longer regional delivery followed by a reload or several shorter Metro East stops.
- Ends the cycle and returns toward the home terminal inside HOS limits.
About the St. Louis Fuel Delivery Operation
Continuous retail and commercial fuel demand requires specialized petroleum-hauling capacity that works from terminal racks rather than conventional freight docks. This regional operation focuses on gasoline and diesel distribution across the greater St. Louis market and selected Missouri–Illinois lanes. Drivers load at rack facilities, manage multi-compartment trailers, and deliver to stations and commercial accounts under live dispatch that adjusts for inventory, queues, and weather. The work sits inside a dense industrial and distribution corridor supported by major interstates, rail, and river infrastructure, keeping product moving overnight and into early morning regardless of general freight cycles.
Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution/match
Paid Time Paid holidays and paid time off for eligible employees
Training & Compliance Paid orientation, HazMat renewal support, tanker/petroleum-transfer training, annual refresher, paid DOT physical
Additional Support Required PPE supplied, safety equipment replacement, terminal parking, roadside assistance, after-hours dispatch access, safety incentives
- Valid Class A CDL with current HazMat and Tanker endorsements; minimum age 21
- 2+ years tractor-trailer experience preferred; fuel-hauling experience strongly preferred
- Clean and acceptable MVR; no major recent violations or disqualifying DUI/DWI
- Must meet company insurance standards, DOT requirements, and HazMat background eligibility
- Ability to climb equipment, handle hoses, work outdoors in all weather, and follow overnight schedules
- Rack congestion when multiple stations need simultaneous replenishment
- Occupied fill areas or limited access at retail customer sites
- Traffic on I-70, I-44, bridge crossings, and Metro East corridors
- Weather impacts on highway travel and customer-site access
- Holiday travel and severe-weather spikes that shift station demand
1
Application Review
CDL, endorsements, and history checked
2
Phone Screen
Experience and schedule confirmed
3
Safety & Background
MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen
4
Orientation & Training
Paid orientation plus fuel-ops training
Q: Why doesn’t 10–12 loads at $120–$280 simply equal the weekly range? ▼
Load rates vary with distance, product, and complexity. The $1,900–$2,800 figure reflects typical real-world production, not a flat multiplication of the lowest or highest load rate.
Q: Does the second or third load stay fixed once the shift starts? ▼
No. Later loads frequently change based on rack queues, station inventory, or higher-priority customer needs.
Q: What happens if a customer site is blocked or unsafe? ▼
The driver stops the transfer, contacts dispatch, and follows escalation procedures before any product moves.
Q: Are loaded petroleum trailers left at random overnight locations? ▼
No. Longer rotations use planned truck-stop parking that accounts for trailer security and company rules on unattended loaded equipment.
Q: Is fuel demand consistent year-round? ▼
Demand remains steady, but summer travel, holidays, winter weather, and pre-storm replenishment can raise overnight volume and tighten windows.
Q: How long does the hiring process usually take? ▼
Typically 5–10 business days because of the additional HazMat and petroleum qualification steps.
Q: Is there a lumper or warehouse dock process? ▼
No. The driver handles the entire fuel-delivery sequence at the rack and customer site; there is no conventional dock or lumper work.
St. Louis is a mature, competitive CDL-A hiring market rather than an undersupplied rural area. Drivers can choose among national carriers, regional fleets, private fleets, LTL operations, fuel distributors, industrial carriers, intermodal companies, and specialized operators. The Missouri–Illinois location and access to multiple interstates create steady demand across local, regional, dedicated, and specialized segments. Tanker and HazMat-qualified drivers form a narrower pool than standard dry-van operators, so petroleum and industrial accounts compete actively for clean-MVR candidates willing to work overnight cycles. Transportation and distribution rank among the region’s leading industries, supporting consistent year-round hiring for experienced Class A drivers who already hold the required endorsements.
St. Louis sits at the junction of I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70, I-255, and I-270, giving continuous highway access in every direction. Multiple Class I railroads, inland-waterway infrastructure along the Mississippi, and extensive industrial property reinforce its role as a major freight hub. Transportation and distribution form core economic sectors, while the St. Louis Port District supports liquid-bulk and multimodal activity. Petroleum movement fits naturally into this environment because retail stations, commercial accounts, and storage locations require steady replenishment regardless of broader freight cycles. Overnight station demand, holiday travel, weather events, and terminal supply shifts drive the bulk of regional fuel volume. The same corridor network that moves general freight also keeps gasoline and diesel flowing efficiently between Missouri and southwestern Illinois markets.
