🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local
- Freight: Fuel Tanker (Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel)
- Schedule: Early AM or overnight shifts, 5-6 days/week
📋 Job Description
- Load gasoline, diesel and jet fuel at Gulf Coast connected terminals
- Deliver to retail stations, fleet depots and airport facilities in Jacksonville
- Perform grounding, vapor recovery and compartment sequencing procedures
- Complete 2-4 safe fuel drops per shift across metro and North Florida
- Follow strict hazmat protocols and pre-approved delivery sequences
- Service branded stations and industrial sites supporting local logistics
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Fuel hauling experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to handle hose connections and climb tanker ladders
Endorsements
CDL-A + Hazmat + Tanker required, TWIC preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T880 day cab tractors
- Fleet average age: 2–5 years
- Features: Rollover protection, vapor recovery systems, spill containment
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Comprehensive preventive maintenance with quick turnaround
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after completing 10-12 hour shifts
- Early morning (4 AM start) or overnight (10 PM start) options
- Weekend rotations required for continuous fuel demand
- Schedule built around terminal loading appointments
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-95 corridor between Jacksonville terminals and St. Augustine retail stations
- Local runs to Jacksonville International Airport jet fuel storage
- North Florida industrial zone deliveries serving fleet and manufacturing sites
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long are typical shifts for Jacksonville fuel tanker drivers?
Most shifts run 10–12 hours with 2–4 drops. Start times are either early morning around 4 AM or overnight 10 PM depending on terminal slot availability.
Is detention pay offered when terminals or stations delay loading/unloading?
Yes. Detention pay applies after two hours of documented wait time at customer sites or terminals. Fuel operations have tight windows but occasional delays occur during peak hurricane prep.
Are routes assigned in advance or dispatched daily?
Routes are pre-planned with assigned stations and strict sequencing. Dispatch sends load details the night before. Drivers cannot deviate from approved delivery points.
What type of freight handling is involved?
This is driver-assist fuel delivery. You connect hoses, monitor unloading, and complete vapor recovery. All loads are pumped off the tanker – no touch cargo after delivery.
How often do drivers work weekends in Jacksonville?
Weekend rotations are required due to 24/7 fuel demand. Typically one or two weekend days per month, with additional hours during storm preparation periods.
What experience level is needed for petroleum tanker work?
Previous fuel or hazmat tanker experience is preferred. All new hires receive paid training on specific vapor recovery and grounding procedures used in Florida operations.
💼 Career Opportunities
Jacksonville fuel tanker drivers often move into senior operator or trainer roles after building a strong safety record. Experienced professionals can advance to hazmat compliance positions or terminal operations coordination. The port and energy logistics network in Northeast Florida continues to expand, creating steady demand for skilled tanker specialists. Many drivers transition into dedicated fleet accounts or safety supervisor tracks. The combination of local home daily stability and technical endorsements provides a solid foundation for long-term advancement within petroleum distribution and broader logistics management.
🔗 Local Fuel / Petroleum Tanker Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A drivers hauling fuel have consistent local opportunities moving gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel from regional terminals to retail stations, fleet yards, and airport facilities across Northeast Florida. This home daily tanker position pays $1,450–$1,850 weekly with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and up to $300 monthly safety incentives. Drivers operate modern Kenworth T880 automatic tractors on established routes along I-95 and local corridors serving St. Augustine and North Florida industrial zones. Strict hazmat and tanker protocols govern every load with emphasis on vapor recovery and grounding procedures. The schedule includes early or overnight shifts built around terminal appointments with weekend rotations required. Jacksonville's strategic port location and growing metro fuel demand create reliable volume for qualified drivers with clean records and proper endorsements.
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