Local CDL-A Position Tanker Position
CDL-A Propane Tanker Driver — Residential & Agricultural Fuel Delivery
Hiring Radius: St. Louis metro & surrounding counties • Terminal: St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO Local / Short-Regional 2019–2024
Bulk LPG deliveries for residential heating tanks, agricultural operations and selected commercial accounts across eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. Weekly gross $1,500–$2,300 with home-daily schedules after each route cycle.
Weekly Gross
$1,500–$2,300
Estimated Annual: $78,000–$119,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,500
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Route Distance 35–85 miles
Freight Type Bulk Propane / LPG
This local CDL-A role focuses on bulk propane (LPG) delivery from St. Louis-area racks to residential heating tanks, farm storage and selected rural commercial customers. Drivers operate dedicated bobtail tankers, complete live loading at approved propane facilities, and perform safe product transfers at customer sites throughout eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.
- Load bulk LPG at approved racks and complete all required documentation and safety checks.
- Execute controlled transfers of propane into stationary customer tanks.
- Assess site access, position the tanker safely, and complete hose connections.
- Record meter readings, tank information and delivery details accurately.
- Maintain HazMat shipping papers and operational compliance records.
- Communicate rack delays, access issues and route changes promptly to dispatch.
Compensation is primarily route- and volume-based rather than a pure hourly rate. Weekly earnings vary with route volume, completed deliveries, seasonal demand and applicable incentives. Lower-volume weeks may fall near $1,550, while experienced drivers with stronger route volume can reach approximately $2,100 or more.
Weekly Pay Range $1,500–$2,300
Typical Weekly Gross Approximately $2,100
Estimated Annual $109,200 (at $2,100 × 52)
Route Rate $100–$160 per completed route
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,500 ($500 after orientation; remainder at 30/60/90 days)
Pay Frequency Weekly electronic payroll
Home Time Home daily after route completion
Operating Area Eastern & central Missouri + selected Southern Illinois
Terminal St. Louis, Missouri
Typical Hours 45–55 hours in normal periods; higher during winter demand
Delivery Cycle 35–85 miles per cycle
Primary Tractor Kenworth T880 day-cab propane tanker
Model Years Approximately 2019–2024
Transmission Primarily automatic
Tank Configuration MC-331 pressure-vessel bobtail, 3,000–4,000 gallons
Assignment Assigned unit when operationally possible
Safety equipment includes emergency shutoffs, LPG-compatible hoses and reels, delivery meters, grounding/bonding gear, pressure monitors, placards, fire extinguishers, PPE, reflective apparel, wheel chocks and roadside inspection tools. GPS/dispatch tracking and electronic logging are standard. Collision-warning or driver-assistance technology is present on many units. Maintenance is handled through the terminal/shop network with outside vendors for specialized work.
Propane moves from bulk racks directly into stationary residential and agricultural tanks. Routes are geographically grouped and can adjust daily based on customer demand, weather and emergency fills.
- St. Louis to Festus, Hillsboro and Farmington, Missouri
- St. Louis to Washington, Warrenton and Troy, Missouri
- St. Louis to Waterloo, Belleville, Highland and Centralia, Illinois
- Primary highways: I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70, US-40, US-61 plus state and county roads
- Jefferson, St. Charles, Franklin and Warren counties plus Metro East coverage
- Live load / live delivery; route volume varies widely — high-volume days may involve multiple residential and agricultural deliveries (typically in the 12–25 stop range)
- Early terminal check-in, pre-trip inspection and route review.
- Proceed to the propane rack for loading and required safety checks.
- Travel to the first customer cluster and complete residential or agricultural transfers.
- Resequence stops for cancellations, access issues or emergency fills as needed.
- Possible mid-day reload or additional will-call deliveries.
- Complete remaining customer windows, then return for meter reconciliation and closeout.
- Winter demand often extends the day with longer rural runs and weather-related delays while remaining within HOS limits.
About the Carrier
This regional propane distributor specializes in bulk LPG delivery to residential heating tanks, agricultural operations and selected commercial accounts across the St. Louis market and surrounding Missouri and Illinois counties. Drivers are assigned to a St. Louis-area terminal and return after each route cycle. The operation relies on dedicated bobtail equipment, local rack access and consistent winter surge capacity to keep customer tanks filled year-round. Work centers on pressurized product transfer, careful site assessment and reliable short-radius service rather than long-haul freight.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Paid time off and paid holidays
Training & PPE Paid orientation, safety/propane training, required PPE and uniforms
Additional HazMat renewal assistance, safety incentives, seasonal winter incentive, referral program
- Valid Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements
- Minimum 1 year CDL-A experience; tanker or propane/LPG experience preferred
- Acceptable MVR with no recent major violations or disqualifying safety history
- Pass DOT physical, drug screen, Clearinghouse query and company background review
- Ability to climb, handle hoses and work outdoors on uneven surfaces in all weather conditions
- Morning propane rack queues, especially during winter pullouts
- Metro traffic on I-44, I-55, I-64 or I-70
- Snow, freezing temperatures and muddy farm access roads
- Rural road construction and agricultural equipment
- Customer tank inaccessibility or site changes requiring repositioning
- Emergency refill requests that resequence the remaining route
1
Application
Submit CDL-A application with license and work history
2
Screening
Recruiter call within one business day
3
Verification
MVR, employment, Clearinghouse and drug screen
4
Onboarding
Paid orientation, safety training and first route assignment
Q: How many customer stops occur on a typical day? ▼
Route volume varies. High-volume days may involve multiple residential and agricultural deliveries, commonly in the 12–25 stop range. Individual drivers receive geographically grouped routes rather than the full daily network volume.
Q: Are routes fixed or do they change? ▼
Routes are pre-planned but frequently resequenced for cancellations, emergency fills, access problems or weather.
Q: What happens if a customer site is unsafe for tanker positioning? ▼
Drivers stop and contact dispatch immediately rather than forcing an approach. The stop can be rescheduled or reassigned.
Q: Is overnight parking required away from the terminal? ▼
No. The normal process is return to the company terminal for secure parking after route completion.
Q: How does winter demand affect the workday? ▼
Cold weather increases delivery frequency, emergency requests and travel time on rural roads, often extending the day while still keeping drivers within HOS limits.
Q: Is this position suitable for recent CDL graduates? ▼
No. The role requires pressurized LPG transfer experience and is structured for drivers with at least one year of CDL-A background.
Q: How is product reloaded during the day? ▼
Drivers return to a propane rack for another pull rather than searching for conventional backhaul freight.
St. Louis sits at the crossroads of I-70, I-64, I-44 and I-55, creating steady demand for CDL-A drivers across dry van, LTL, fuel, tanker, construction and dedicated distribution. The overall driver pool is larger than in smaller Missouri markets, yet specialized tanker and HazMat positions draw from a narrower group because of endorsement and experience requirements. Local propane delivery roles often compete around the upper end of local CDL-A compensation, while broader tanker work offers competitive earning potential. Home-daily schedules remain a strong recruiting factor, balanced by early starts, outdoor work and seasonal demand swings. Construction, manufacturing, agricultural support and energy distribution continue to generate consistent openings for qualified Class A drivers throughout the metro and surrounding counties.
St. Louis functions as a major Midwest distribution hub linking Missouri and Illinois freight through interstate corridors and the Mississippi River network. Residential heating and agricultural operations across Jefferson, St. Charles, Franklin and Metro East counties create recurring demand for bulk propane that peaks sharply in winter. Farms, grain facilities and rural commercial properties rely on regular tank fills, while suburban residential accounts generate steady automatic and will-call deliveries. The same geographic reach supports broader industrial, construction and retail freight moving through the region year-round. Seasonal weather and heating demand produce the largest volume swings for energy products, yet the underlying network of interstates, state highways and rural roads keeps product flowing between racks and end users throughout the year.
