CDL-A Local Fuel Tanker Driver – Home Daily – Albuquerque NM
Hiring Radius: Within local service area
📍 Albuquerque, NM 🚚 Local Fuel Tanker ⚙️ Petroleum Tanker
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Terminal Location:
Albuquerque Terminal
Average Weekly Pay
$1,910–$2,220
Hourly + OT + Premiums
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
Home Time: Home Daily
Driver Type: Local HazMat Tanker
Weekly Miles: 900–1,300
Freight: Refined Petroleum Products
Equipment: Day Cab Tankers
Experience: 12 months preferred
Fuel Transport Operation Overview
A confidential fuel transportation company is hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for local petroleum tanker operations based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position supports daily fuel distribution from regional petroleum terminals to retail fueling stations, commercial fleet facilities, municipal accounts, construction companies, agricultural customers, and government agencies throughout Central New Mexico.
- Load refined petroleum products at Albuquerque area terminals following bottom loading and vapor recovery procedures.
- Perform multi-stop deliveries to retail stations, truck stops, municipal fleets, and commercial accounts.
- Verify underground storage tank identification, connect hoses, monitor unloading, and complete electronic documentation.
- Maintain strict product segregation across 4-5 compartment tank trailers.
- Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections including cargo tank and emergency equipment.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding route adjustments, delays, and customer inventory needs.
This is a home daily HazMat tanker position with shifts ranging 10–12 hours. Drivers return to the Albuquerque terminal each day after completing post-trip inspections and documentation.
Safety Program
Fuel transportation requires strict adherence to HazMat regulations, customer-specific unloading procedures, environmental protection standards, and safe product handling practices. Drivers must follow terminal loading authorization, grounding procedures, vapor recovery connections, and overfill protection systems.
Safety Recognition Up to $1,200 annually, paid quarterly based on preventable accident history, DOT compliance, and safety performance.
Electronic Systems Samsara ELD with integrated DVIR, GPS, and forward-facing dash cameras.
Equipment Safety Electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and backup cameras on selected units.
PPE & Training Company-supplied FR uniforms, hard hat, safety glasses, fuel-resistant gloves, reflective vest, and spill response training.
Required Endorsements
HazMat Endorsement Required
Tanker Endorsement Required (N endorsement)
CDL Class Class A
Typical Workday
Most day-shift drivers report between 3:30 AM and 5:30 AM. Shifts begin with pre-trip inspection, review of dispatch messages on the Samsara tablet, and trailer assignment confirmation. Drivers proceed to the assigned petroleum loading terminal for the first cycle.
Loading Process Complete gate procedures, verify compartment assignments and product codes, connect bottom loading and vapor recovery systems.
Deliveries 4 to 8 customer stops per shift involving tank verification, hose connection, monitoring flow, and meter reconciliation.
Reload Cycles Typically two or three complete loading cycles per shift depending on demand.
End of Shift Return to Albuquerque terminal for post-trip inspection, delivery documentation, and equipment return.
Night shifts generally begin between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Dispatch adjusts sequences based on customer inventory updates throughout the day.
Fuel Delivery Process
At customer locations drivers verify delivery address and tank assignment, confirm product grade, inspect fill ports and spill containment, set wheel chocks, connect grounding cable, connect delivery hoses, monitor product flow, complete meter reconciliation, disconnect equipment, inspect for leaks, and obtain electronic proof of delivery. Drivers must remain with the trailer throughout unloading.
Electronic Bills of Lading, delivery tickets, and meter readings are transmitted digitally. Approximately 85% of deliveries follow scheduled windows while 15% are priority or emergency requests. Average unloading time is 30–60 minutes per stop.
Customer Network
Deliveries support national and regional fuel station chains, truck stops along I-40 and I-25, municipal fleet fueling facilities, school district transportation yards, construction contractors, utility companies, public works departments, agricultural fuel depots, commercial fleet operators, and government agencies.
Equipment & Fleet
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia Day Cabs (2021–2024), Kenworth T880 Day Cabs (2020–2023)
Engines Detroit DD13 and PACCAR MX-13 with automated manual transmissions
Trailers DOT-certified aluminum petroleum tank trailers (2018–2024), 4 or 5 compartment, 8,500–9,500 gallon capacity
Safety Systems Electronic stability control, adaptive cruise, collision mitigation, lane departure warning, backup cameras, Samsara ELD
Driver PPE FR uniforms, hard hat, safety glasses, fuel-resistant gloves, reflective vest, steel toe footwear allowance
Benefits
Benefits reflect the needs of local fuel transport operations.
Insurance Medical, dental, and vision insurance following eligibility requirements
Retirement 401(k) with company matching contribution
Paid Time Off Paid vacation and company-recognized holidays
Uniforms & PPE Company-supplied FR uniforms and PPE
Reimbursements Boot reimbursement after eligibility, paid DOT physical renewals, HazMat endorsement renewal reimbursement
Other Weekly direct deposit, driver break room and secured parking at Albuquerque terminal
Minimum Requirements
Valid CDL Class A License with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required. Minimum 12 months recent CDL-A driving experience preferred. Previous fuel or liquid bulk tanker experience strongly preferred. Acceptable MVR, current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate, ability to pass drug screen and background review.
Physical Ability to safely handle petroleum hoses and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Schedule Ability to work rotating schedules including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring Process
Qualified applicants typically receive an initial recruiter phone call within one business day.
Screening Employment verification, MVR review, FMCSA Clearinghouse query, DOT drug screening, background review
Orientation Paid orientation at Albuquerque terminal lasting one to two days including safety, loading procedures, and road evaluation
First Dispatch Most new drivers receive first dispatch within one to three business days after orientation
Bring CDL, Medical Examiner's Certificate, HazMat and Tanker endorsement documentation to orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the home time for this position? A: Home Daily. Drivers return to the Albuquerque terminal at the end of each 10–12 hour shift.
Q: What endorsements are required? A: HazMat and Tanker (N) endorsements required.
Q: How many stops per shift? A: Typically 4–8 customer deliveries per shift with 2–3 loading cycles.
Q: What products are hauled? A: Unleaded Regular, Mid-Grade, Premium Gasoline, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel, Dyed Diesel, and limited DEF.
Q: What is the typical operating radius? A: Approximately 40–150 air miles from Albuquerque.
Petroleum Supply Chain
Refined petroleum products move from pipeline-connected bulk terminals in the Albuquerque area to end users across Central New Mexico. This local distribution supports consistent daily demand from transportation, retail, municipal services, construction, agriculture, and government operations.
Tanker drivers form the final link in the fuel supply chain, ensuring timely replenishment of storage tanks while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the delivery process.
