🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, Florida
- Route type: Local fuel terminal distribution loop
- Freight: Gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel (hazmat)
- Schedule: Night-heavy dispatch with rotating day coverage during peak demand windows
📋 Job Description
- Pickup/delivery between fuel terminals, stations, and airport supply points
- DOT inspections at terminal gates and roadside compliance checks
- ELD logs management under hazmat driving hours rules
- Load securement and compartment sequencing for multi-product drops
- Loading/unloading via bottom-loading racks with vapor recovery systems
- Compliance handling for hazmat documentation and safety procedures
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A required
Experience
1+ year tanker or fuel hauling preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record, strict safety compliance
Physical
Terminal work environment, occasional hose handling
Endorsements
Tanker + Hazmat required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: rotating yard-based allocation (no fixed tractor assignment)
- Fleet average age: 3–7 years mixed regional tanker pool
- Features: stainless steel tanks, bottom load racks, vapor recovery, automatic transmission, ELD (PeopleNet)
🏠 Home Time
- Daily return after dispatch cycle completion (most shifts end overnight or early morning)
- Weekend rotation every 2–3 weeks depending on terminal demand cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-95 corridor: Southside fuel terminals → airport fueling hub → suburban station loop (traffic compression near I-295 interchange)
- JAXPORT → Blount Island loading zone → Northside fuel depots via Heckscher Dr (dock queue variability)
- US-17 industrial route → Riverside storage tanks → retail station chain deliveries (signal-heavy urban congestion segments)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is hazmat required from day one?
Yes, both tanker and hazmat endorsements are required before dispatch assignment.
How often are drivers loading at terminals?
Typically 1–2 terminal loads per shift with multiple staged drops per route cycle.
Are routes always local?
Yes, operations stay within regional fuel distribution corridors around Jacksonville metro and port network.
What causes delays in this role?
Terminal queues, vapor recovery safety holds, and airport fueling scheduling windows.
Is overtime common?
Yes, especially during high-demand fuel cycles or storm preparedness periods.
Do drivers handle loading themselves?
Yes, drivers manage bottom loading, grounding, and compartment sequencing at terminals.
💼 Career Opportunities
Fuel transport demand in the Jacksonville terminal network remains steady due to port throughput, airport supply chains, and interstate distribution corridors feeding regional station clusters. Volume tends to stay consistent across most cycles, with occasional surges tied to refinery scheduling and seasonal consumption changes. Drivers in this lane typically gain experience in hazmat compliance workflows, terminal loading systems, and multi-stop sequencing. Internal progression paths often move toward trainer roles for new hazmat drivers, dedicated airport fueling assignments, or safety/compliance positions focused on terminal operations and audit readiness. Some drivers transition into regional tanker lanes or specialized fuel logistics planning roles within the carrier network.
🔗 CDL-A Fuel Transport Tanker Driver — Jacksonville, Florida
Fuel distribution operations in Jacksonville run through a coordinated network of terminals, airport supply points, and retail station loops connected by I-95 and surrounding industrial corridors. This tanker position supports continuous movement of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel under strict hazmat procedures, with structured loading at terminal racks and scheduled multi-stop deliveries. Drivers operate primarily on night-heavy dispatch cycles to reduce congestion exposure and maintain predictable station supply timing. Yard queues, terminal staging delays, and appointment windows influence daily routing patterns. The role provides consistent freight flow with regulated operational structure and defined compliance requirements.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the application for Fuel Transport Tanker Driver in Jacksonville, Florida.
