🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, CA
- Route type: Local Petroleum Tanker Operations
- Freight: Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel (Hazmat)
- Schedule: Night & early morning dispatch cycles with refinery rack appointments
📋 Job Description
- Load petroleum products at Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach terminal racks under strict safety protocols
- Perform vapor recovery checks, grounding procedures, and compartment verification before and after loading
- Deliver fuel to retail gas stations, fleet yards, and industrial customers across Los Angeles County
- Operate heavy tanker equipment through congested corridors including I-405, I-710, and I-110
- Complete electronic logs, fuel measurement documentation, and compliance paperwork for each delivery
- Coordinate with dispatch for multi-drop routing and real-time delivery adjustments
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
2+ years tanker/tractor-trailer experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Hose handling, climbing tanker ladder, coupling/uncoupling duties
Endorsements
Tanker & Hazmat required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated tanker day cab fleet (Peterbilt & Kenworth mix)
- Fleet average age: 1–4 years
- Features: ELD systems, electronic meters, vapor recovery systems, GPS dispatch tools, select APU-equipped units
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after shift completion
- Occasional schedule adjustments based on terminal demand and fuel surge cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Carson fuel terminal → I-405 → San Fernando Valley retail stations
- Wilmington refinery racks → I-710 → Long Beach & South Bay fuel network
- Long Beach terminal → I-110 → Downtown LA & East Los Angeles station deliveries
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Hazmat and Tanker endorsements for this job?
Yes. Both Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required due to petroleum and fuel transport regulations in California.
What does a typical schedule look like?
Drivers usually run overnight or early morning shifts to avoid traffic congestion and complete multiple fuel deliveries per shift.
Is pay affected by delays at terminals?
Yes. Detention and wait time at racks or stations may impact hourly earnings, but overtime and load pay help stabilize income.
Are trucks assigned permanently?
Most drivers are assigned a dedicated tanker unit, but equipment swaps may occur based on maintenance or dispatch needs.
What safety procedures are required at loading racks?
Grounding, vapor recovery connection, compartment checks, and full PPE compliance are mandatory before loading fuel.
How reliable is home daily scheduling?
Home daily is standard, but terminal congestion or emergency fuel demand can occasionally extend shift duration.
💼 Career Opportunities
Los Angeles remains one of the most active petroleum distribution hubs in the United States, driven by constant fuel demand from ports, airports, logistics yards, and dense urban consumption zones. CDL-A tanker drivers in this market operate within tightly scheduled refinery and terminal networks where precision and timing directly affect station supply continuity. With major fuel racks in Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach, drivers are consistently moving between high-volume loading points and retail fueling networks across Southern California. Career progression in this segment often leads to specialized hazmat hauling, trainer positions, or dedicated terminal assignments with more predictable routes. Despite traffic congestion and regulatory complexity, tanker drivers benefit from some of the highest local CDL-A earning potential due to safety requirements and operational risk factors. Over time, experienced drivers may transition into premium fuel accounts, chemical transport, or fleet supervisory roles within regional logistics companies.
🔗 CDL-A FUEL TANKER DRIVER — LOS ANGELES PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION – Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles fuel tanker operations are driven by continuous refinery output and high consumption demand across Southern California’s transportation and logistics infrastructure. Drivers in this role handle time-sensitive petroleum deliveries from major terminals in Carson, Wilmington, and Long Beach, serving gas stations and commercial fuel depots across the metro area. The position is structured as a local home-daily operation, but route timing is heavily influenced by traffic congestion on corridors such as I-405, I-110, and I-710. Earnings typically range from $2,200 to $3,200 per week depending on shift structure, overtime, and load activity, with additional hazmat-related incentives. This role is critical for maintaining uninterrupted fuel supply chains in one of the most energy-dependent urban regions in the country.
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