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Local Tanker Position Fuel & Petroleum

CDL-A Local Tanker Driver - Fuel & Petroleum

Hiring Area: Jacksonville, FL • Terminal: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL Local 2021–2025 Day Cabs

Home-daily fuel tanker runs from the Jacksonville terminal move gasoline and diesel across Northeast Florida, with weekly pay of $1,450–$1,800 and experienced drivers typically earning near $90,000 annually.

Weekly Gross
$1,450–$1,800
Estimated Annual: $75,400–$93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles Local Only
Freight Type Gasoline & Diesel

Position Overview

Bulk petroleum moves daily from Jacksonville racks to stations, fleets, marine docks, and industrial tanks throughout the metro and surrounding counties.

  • Loads multi-product compartments at terminal racks under strict sequence rules.
  • Performs live underground tank fills using vapor recovery and grounding gear.
  • Records exact gallons and obtains signatures on every delivery ticket.
  • Verifies product compatibility and compartment assignment before transfer.
  • Alerts dispatch immediately about site access problems or equipment concerns.
  • Carries and deploys spill kits plus emergency shutoff systems at each stop.
  • Completes post-trip inspections before parking the unit at the terminal.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Base hourly falls between $31.00 and $34.50. Overtime after forty hours combined with assignment premiums routinely brings qualified drivers close to $1,750 in a normal week.

Weekly Gross Range $1,450–$1,800
Estimated Annual $75,400–$93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 ($750 after 45 days / $750 after 90 days)
Hourly Rate $31.00–$34.50
Overtime Time-and-a-half after 40 hours
Fuel / HazMat Premiums $50–$150 weekly depending on assignment

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home every day
Operating Corridor Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau & Baker counties
Terminal Base Jacksonville, FL
Typical Start Window 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (some evening or overnight accounts)
Weekend / Holiday Rotating coverage during peak demand periods

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Day-Cab Tractors Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025) and Kenworth T680 (2021–2024)
Transmission Automated
Engines Detroit or Cummins
Active Safety Collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise where equipped
ELD Samsara or Omnitracs

Petroleum trailers are tandem- or tri-axle multi-compartment aluminum tanks holding 8,000–9,500 gallons. Standard equipment includes vapor-recovery fittings, hose reels, grounding cables, emergency shut-offs and full spill kits. Assignment depends on daily availability; preventive maintenance is handled at the terminal.

Real Routes

Product originates at Jacksonville fuel racks and moves as gasoline, diesel, off-road diesel and limited heating oil to retail, commercial, marine and construction customers.

  • Duval County retail and industrial stops via I-95, I-295, US-17, US-1 and Philips Highway.
  • Orange Park / Clay County deliveries primarily on I-295 and US-17.
  • St. Augustine and St. Johns County growth areas reached by I-95 South and US-1.
  • Fernandina Beach and Nassau County accounts using I-95 North and US-17.
  • Macclenny / Baker County fleet fuel via I-10 West and US-90.
  • Port of Jacksonville marine facilities accessed by I-95 and Heckscher Drive.
  • Route order changes daily according to tank levels, terminal capacity and weather events.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Arrive at terminal, pull the day’s product sheet and walk the full pre-trip.
  • Stage at the assigned rack, ground the trailer and load compartments in sequence.
  • Deliver two to five stops while confirming product type and tank access at each site.
  • Finish transfer paperwork, capture signatures when needed and update the ELD.
  • Return empty to the Jacksonville yard for post-trip inspection and secure parking.
  • Accept mid-shift re-routes when a station or jobsite calls for emergency fuel.

About the Carrier

Retail stations, fleet yards, marine docks and construction sites across Northeast Florida consume fuel every day. That steady demand is met by regional petroleum distributors that operate short-haul tanker fleets out of Jacksonville terminals. These carriers specialize in multi-compartment bulk transfers rather than general freight, matching rack availability and customer receiving windows so tanks never run dry. Success depends on drivers who treat every load as a regulated product transfer—managing grounding, vapor recovery, compartment verification and live unloading under full HazMat discipline.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical / Dental / Vision Available after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off Vacation days plus paid holidays
Safety Bonus Quarterly incentive for clean record and compliance
Support Package PPE, uniforms, HazMat endorsement reimbursement, paid DOT physical, terminal parking, fuel-transfer training, endorsement renewal assistance

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Class A CDL with current Tanker and HazMat endorsements
  • At least 12 months recent CDL-A experience; tanker or liquid bulk preferred
  • Clean MVR with no serious DOT violations or recent major preventable accidents
  • Successful DOT physical, drug screen, Clearinghouse query and background check
  • TWIC preferred for port and marine customer access
  • Physical ability to climb equipment, handle hoses, wear PPE and work outdoors year-round

Operational Delays

  • Rack congestion before holidays, storm prep or high-travel weekends
  • I-95 / I-295 / downtown / bridge traffic during peak hours
  • Limited station access or waiting for customer personnel
  • Construction activity near retail fuel sites
  • Heavy rain or tropical systems that reorder delivery priorities

Fast-Trak Hiring Process

1
Application Review
CDL, endorsements and tanker history verified
2
Recruiter Screen
Discuss experience, schedule preference and safety record
3
Verification & Safety
MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen and background
4
Fuel Safety Evaluation
Hose, loading and HazMat procedure review
5
Orientation & First Load
Paid terminal training then initial dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many stops are typical on a shift? ▼
Most drivers complete two to five deliveries depending on compartment volume, customer tank capacity and traffic.
Q: Is any freight drop-and-hook? ▼
No. All loads are live load and live unload because the driver controls the product transfer.
Q: Does hurricane season change the work? ▼
Temporary surges for generators and commercial storage can appear; dispatch reorders routes while safety rules stay unchanged.
Q: What prevents product contamination? ▼
Drivers confirm location, fuel grade and correct compartment before every hose is connected.
Q: Where is the equipment parked overnight? ▼
Tractors and tankers remain at the Jacksonville terminal after the post-trip inspection.
Q: How quickly can a qualified driver start? ▼
Most candidates move from application to first dispatch in three to seven business days once all screening clears.
Q: Are overnight shifts frequent? ▼
The majority of work is early-morning and daytime; a limited number of accounts prefer evening or overnight deliveries to avoid traffic.

CDL Job Market

Jacksonville’s port activity, military logistics, construction growth and rising population create consistent openings for CDL-A drivers. Local and regional work in fuel, food distribution, LTL and intermodal accounts for most hiring. Tanker and HazMat endorsements narrow the qualified pool, which keeps experienced petroleum drivers in demand. National fleets, regional distributors and private carriers all recruit in the metro area, and pay for specialized local tanker work typically exceeds standard dry-van rates. Competition is strongest among carriers seeking experienced tanker drivers with clean safety records and required endorsements. Year-round retail, fleet and industrial fuel needs support ongoing recruitment throughout Northeast Florida.

Location & Freight Market

Positioned at the junction of I-95, I-10, I-75 and I-295, Jacksonville links the Port of Jacksonville with the wider Southeast. Continuous fuel demand comes from retail stations, commercial fleets, marine operators, contractors and industrial plants spread across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and Baker counties. Local bulk terminals and loading racks feed that network. Summer tourism raises gasoline volume while hurricane preparation and construction seasons drive short-term diesel spikes. Because consumption follows daily business activity rather than warehouse cycles, petroleum movements stay high-frequency and schedule-driven. The combination of geography, port access and local industry keeps bulk fuel distribution a permanent part of the regional freight mix.

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