🗺 Location & Operations Context
- Base city: Fort Worth, TX
- Freight ecosystem: Fuel terminal distribution network (gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends)
- Operational density: High terminal activity across DFW refining and retail supply chain
- Shift structure: 24/7 dispatch cycles aligned with station replenishment demand waves
📋 Job Description
- Operate tanker tractor-trailers for bulk fuel movement between terminals and retail stations
- Perform bottom-loading procedures with grounding and vapor recovery compliance
- Execute multiple short-haul deliveries across Fort Worth and Dallas-Fort Worth corridors
- Monitor fuel transfer rates and manage station unloading safety protocols
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip hazmat inspections on tanker integrity systems
- Maintain ELD logs and coordinate dispatch updates during route fluctuations
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Required
Experience
1+ year preferred (fuel or tanker experience strongly preferred)
Age
21+ years old
MVR
Clean driving record with strong safety history
Physical
Hose handling, coupling, tanker inspections, climbing steps
Endorsements
Tanker + Hazmat Required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years
- Features: Roll stability, vapor recovery monitoring, GPS dispatch integration
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Preventive maintenance with rapid turnaround fleet service bays
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after assigned fuel delivery cycles
- Rotating night and day dispatch depending on terminal demand
- Predictable weekly scheduling blocks based on fuel consumption cycles
- Occasional extended shifts during peak refinery output periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fort Worth Fuel Terminals → Dallas Refinery Corridor (I-35W fuel distribution line)
- DFW Airport Fuel Supply Network → Arlington & Irving Retail Stations (I-30 / SH-183 loop)
- South Fort Worth Terminal → I-20 Retail Fuel Network toward Weatherford distribution points
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is tanker and hazmat required?
Yes, both Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required before assignment begins.
Is fuel experience required?
Preferred but not mandatory; prior tanker or liquid bulk experience is highly valued.
What is the schedule like?
Rotating 24/7 dispatch cycles with mostly home-daily returns.
Is the work physically demanding?
Yes, includes hose handling, coupling, and safety inspections at terminals and stations.
Are overnight shifts required?
Some night rotations occur based on fuel demand cycles in the DFW region.
What type of equipment is used?
Modern fuel tankers with automatic transmissions and safety monitoring systems.
💼 Career Opportunities
CDL-A fuel transport operations in the Fort Worth and Dallas-Fort Worth corridor continue to expand due to sustained demand from retail fuel stations, aviation supply chains, and interstate freight traffic. Drivers in this role typically start in local tanker routes supporting terminal-to-station deliveries and can progress into specialized fuel distribution lanes or regional hazmat hauling positions. With consistent freight cycles tied to daily consumption patterns, turnover creates regular hiring opportunities across North Texas fuel fleets. Experienced drivers may advance into trainer roles, dispatch coordination, or safety compliance positions within terminal operations. The region’s fuel logistics network remains one of the most active in the country, offering long-term stability for drivers who maintain strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
🔗 CDL-A Fuel Transport Driver — Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth fuel transport operations are supported by continuous refinery output, terminal staging, and retail station replenishment cycles across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This local CDL-A role focuses on structured tanker movements between secured fuel terminals and high-demand retail locations along I-35W, I-20, and I-30 corridors. Drivers operate under strict hazmat compliance with emphasis on vapor control, grounding procedures, and safe fuel transfer operations. The position offers home-daily scheduling with rotating dispatch windows aligned to consumption peaks across North Texas. Earnings typically range between $1,800 and $2,600 weekly depending on shift volume and delivery frequency, reflecting the high-demand nature of fuel logistics in this region.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the application for CDL-A Local Fuel Transport Driver — Fort Worth to begin the hiring process.