🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, CO
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Refined Petroleum Products
- Schedule: Day & night shifts with rotating weekends
📋 Job Description
- Haul gasoline, diesel, and refined petroleum products from regional fuel terminals to retail stations, commercial fleets, and industrial customers across the Denver Front Range.
- Perform bottom loading at petroleum terminals using vapor recovery systems and overfill protection while following strict HazMat and environmental procedures.
- Complete multiple loads per shift with scheduled delivery windows, including hose connections, unloading sequences, and spill prevention protocols.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractors and aluminum multi-compartment tank trailers.
- Navigate I-25, I-70, and metro corridors while maintaining DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials compliance.
- Document all loading, unloading, and safety procedures accurately during year-round operations including winter weather.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Recent tractor-trailer experience required. Previous fuel tanker experience preferred.
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable motor vehicle record
Physical
Able to climb tankers, connect hoses, operate pumps and complete inspections
Endorsements
Current HazMat and Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Peterbilt 567, Kenworth T880, and Mack Anthem tractors
- Trailers: Aluminum multi-compartment petroleum tank trailers with vapor recovery and bottom-loading equipment
- Features: Electronic overfill protection and standard petroleum unloading systems
- Transmission type: Primarily automatic transmissions
- Maintenance program: Company facilities and regional service providers with substitute tractors during service
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after completing scheduled loads and returning to the yard
- Day and night shifts available with start times based on terminal loading appointments
- Weekend work required on rotating schedule
- Typical workweek of 5-6 shifts with additional hours during peak demand and winter weather
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Denver metro fuel terminals to retail stations in Aurora, Lakewood, and Thornton via I-25 and I-70
- Commerce City and Brighton area deliveries to commercial fleets and construction yards using E-470 and local corridors
- Occasional runs south to Colorado Springs or north to Fort Collins along I-25 with multiple compartment drops
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
This carrier specializes in regional petroleum transportation throughout Colorado and neighboring Front Range markets. Operating for more than two decades, the company provides scheduled fuel deliveries to retail fueling locations, commercial fleet operators, municipalities, agricultural customers, and industrial facilities. Dispatch focuses on consistent local operations with emphasis on safety and driver retention.
Founded
2006
Fleet Size
Approximately 95 power units
Primary Freight
Refined Petroleum Products
Operating Area
Colorado Front Range and surrounding regional markets
Equipment
Mixed fleet of Peterbilt 567, Kenworth T880, and Mack Anthem tractors paired with aluminum multi-compartment fuel tanker trailers
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical shift look like for a fuel tanker driver?
Drivers report to the terminal for pre-trip inspections, load at regional fuel terminals using bottom loading and vapor recovery, complete multiple deliveries across the Denver metro, and return to the yard each day.
Are automatic transmissions available?
Yes. Most tractors in the fleet are equipped with automatic transmissions, with a limited number of manual units remaining in service.
Is previous fuel tanker experience required?
Previous fuel tanker experience is preferred but not required for qualified tanker drivers with current HazMat and Tanker endorsements.
How does winter weather affect the schedule?
Operations continue year-round. Additional hours are common during winter weather events while maintaining strict safety and delivery procedures.
What endorsements are needed to apply?
Valid Class A CDL with current HazMat and Tanker endorsements is required. Ability to obtain or maintain a TWIC card may be needed for certain terminals.
Is this position home daily?
Yes. This is a local position with home daily scheduling. Drivers typically return to the Denver yard after completing their assigned loads.
💼 Career Opportunities
Denver’s role as an energy distribution hub creates steady demand for experienced CDL-A fuel tanker drivers. This local petroleum position builds valuable specialized knowledge in hazardous materials handling, bottom loading procedures, vapor recovery systems, and multi-compartment unloading that transfers well across the refined products sector. Drivers gain familiarity with Front Range terminals, major interstates, and seasonal demand patterns that support consistent local earnings and schedule predictability. With strong safety records, opportunities often open for safety-focused roles, lead drivers, or training positions within petroleum transportation. The combination of home daily stability and essential fuel delivery work offers long-term career foundation in Colorado’s energy corridor.
🔗 CDL-A Fuel Tanker Driver – Denver, CO
CDL-A drivers looking for stable local work in the Denver metro will find strong opportunities hauling refined petroleum products. This fuel tanker position offers $31.50–$35.00 per hour with weekly earnings of $1,600–$1,850 and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Drivers operate Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Mack tractors pulling aluminum multi-compartment tankers on routes throughout the Front Range using I-25, I-70, and E-470. Home daily scheduling with day and night shifts provides excellent work-life balance while supporting essential fuel distribution to retail stations, fleets, and industrial customers. The company emphasizes safety training, HazMat compliance, and realistic dispatch expectations for long-term driver retention in Colorado’s petroleum transportation sector.
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