🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Route type: Local home-daily fuel distribution
- Freight: Gasoline, diesel, heating oil in multi-compartment tankers
- Schedule: 10–12 hour shifts, early morning starts
- Average Weekly Miles: 600–1,100 miles
- Primary Corridors: NJ Turnpike, I-95, Route 1&9
📋 Job Description
- Load refined petroleum products at Newark Bay area terminals using rack systems and complete required documentation.
- Complete 2–4 sealed compartment deliveries per shift to gas stations, commercial fleets, and industrial sites.
- Navigate urban routes while performing pre-trip inspections, electronic PTO operations, and spill prevention checks.
- Coordinate with dispatch and station personnel during 10–12 hour shifts focused on safety compliance.
- Return to Elizabeth terminal each evening after final drops and post-trip inspections.
- Follow strict hazmat procedures and rollover stability protocols on all Northern New Jersey routes.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tanker or hazmat experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to connect hoses, climb tankers, and handle loading equipment
Endorsements
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab tractors assigned by seniority and availability.
- Fleet average age: Approximately 4 years old Kenworth T880s.
- Features: Electronic PTO systems, GPS tracking, advanced rollover stability controls.
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions standard across the fleet.
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor preventive maintenance with rapid response.
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers upon completion of final delivery and terminal return processing.
- Freight demand from morning station restocking determines daily route completion times.
- Drivers return home every evening after 10–12 hour shifts with no overnight runs.
- Weekend rotations managed according to peak seasonal volume and terminal staffing needs.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Elizabeth Terminal → Newark gas stations → NJ Turnpike North
- Newark Bay Terminal → Jersey City commercial fleets → I-95 / Route 1&9
- Elizabeth Yard → Perth Amboy industrial depots → Garden State Parkway
- Newark area racks → Edison retail locations → local industrial corridors
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What endorsements are needed for this fuel tanker position?
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required. Drivers must maintain full compliance with all petroleum transportation regulations.
How many deliveries do drivers typically make per shift?
Most drivers complete 2–4 deliveries depending on volume, with loading at terminals and drops at stations or fleets.
What are the typical start times?
Shifts generally begin between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM to support early morning restocking at retail locations.
Is overtime available and how is it compensated?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours based on delivery volume and terminal wait times during peak periods.
Are trucks assigned to individual drivers?
Day cabs are primarily assigned according to seniority and operational needs within the Elizabeth terminal fleet.
Do drivers unload the product themselves?
No, this is primarily drop-and-hook or metered delivery at customer sites with minimal touch freight.
💼 Career Opportunities
This local fuel tanker role provides hands-on experience with hazmat protocols, multi-compartment loading procedures, and urban delivery logistics in one of the busiest petroleum corridors on the East Coast. Drivers develop strong safety records and terminal familiarity that open doors to dedicated account roles, safety trainer positions, and lead driver opportunities within the same operation. Experience with Kenworth T880 equipment and electronic systems transfers directly to other tanker or specialized freight positions. The stable demand for refined products in Northern New Jersey supports long-term employment with consistent home time and predictable earnings patterns.
🔗 Local CDL-A Fuel Tanker Driver – Elizabeth, NJ
In the Elizabeth-Newark industrial fuel corridor, local CDL-A fuel tanker drivers transport gasoline, diesel, and heating oil from regional terminals to gas stations, commercial fleets, and industrial sites across Northern New Jersey. This home daily position offers $33–$38 per hour with weekly earnings of $1,600–$2,100 based on variable hours tied to delivery volume and terminal activity. Drivers operate modern Kenworth T880 day cabs pulling stainless steel multi-compartment tankers on routes primarily within a 50–150 mile radius. Operations begin early morning to align with retail restocking schedules and emphasize strict hazmat compliance, electronic logging, and safety protocols. The position features a $1,500 sign-on bonus, annual safety bonus, and consistent evening returns to the terminal.
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