🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local & Short-Regional Fuel Distribution
- Freight: Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel (select accounts)
- Schedule: Early morning and overnight terminal dispatches across SoCal fuel corridors
📋 Job Description
- Load refined fuel products at San Bernardino regional fuel terminals and racks under strict HazMat procedures.
- Deliver gasoline and diesel to gas stations, truck stops, and commercial accounts across the Inland Empire and LA Basin.
- Navigate high-traffic corridors including I-10, I-15, and I-210 while managing delivery timing constraints.
- Perform safe tanker unloading operations with vapor recovery and spill-prevention compliance protocols.
- Adjust routes dynamically due to LA congestion, terminal queue delays, and fuel rack wait times.
- Maintain accurate ELD logs, shipping documents, and DOT-compliant inspection records.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Fuel hose handling, occasional lifting, terminal safety compliance
Endorsements
HazMat + Tanker Required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed fleet: Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL (varied model years and wear levels).
- Compartmentalized fuel tankers with vapor recovery systems and strict loading configurations.
- ELD systems include Samsara, Omnitracs, and legacy dispatch units with occasional signal delays in canyon routes.
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily for most San Bernardino fuel routes.
- Occasional every-other-day returns depending on terminal demand and LA basin congestion cycles.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino, CA → Los Angeles, CA (I-10 fuel corridor deliveries to metro stations)
- San Bernardino, CA → Long Beach, CA (I-215 / I-91 port-adjacent fuel supply routes)
- San Bernardino, CA → Riverside, CA (I-215 inland fuel distribution and retail supply network)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need HazMat and Tanker endorsements?
Yes, both endorsements are required due to regulated fuel transportation.
Is this a home daily position?
Yes, most routes return daily depending on terminal scheduling and fuel demand cycles.
What type of freight will I haul?
Gasoline, diesel, and select jet fuel deliveries from regional fuel terminals.
How stable is the schedule?
Fuel demand is continuous in Southern California, providing year-round freight stability.
What trucks will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tanker-equipped tractors.
Are delays common?
Yes, LA traffic, terminal queues, and rack wait times can affect delivery timing.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A tanker position in San Bernardino provides long-term stability within one of the busiest fuel distribution corridors in the United States. Drivers start in structured local fuel routes and can transition into expanded regional energy hauling accounts covering Southern California and adjacent interstate corridors. Over time, experienced tanker drivers may qualify for specialized fuel assignments including airport fueling, bulk industrial supply routes, or dedicated terminal shuttle operations. Some drivers move into trainer roles or dispatch coordination within fuel logistics terminals. While advancement is not automatic, consistent safety performance and reliability often open additional freight opportunities within the network. The role remains essential due to constant gasoline and diesel demand across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles Basin.
🔗 CDL-A Tanker Driver – Fuel Delivery | San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino CDL-A tanker drivers operate at the center of Southern California’s fuel supply chain, moving gasoline and diesel from regional terminals into one of the most demand-heavy metropolitan fuel markets in the United States. This local and short-regional role leverages key freight corridors including I-10, I-15, and I-210, connecting inland fuel racks with high-volume distribution zones across Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County. Drivers manage structured dispatch cycles influenced by traffic congestion, terminal loading schedules, and strict HazMat compliance requirements. With consistent year-round fuel consumption driven by commercial fleets, retail stations, and logistics hubs, this position offers stable weekly earnings, predictable home time, and essential infrastructure freight exposure.
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