🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando, Florida
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Petroleum Tanker (Gasoline & Diesel)
- Schedule: Primarily overnight shifts, 5 days/week with weekend rotation
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: 4–8 deliveries per shift
- Average haul distance: 20–150 miles round trip
- Primary freight lanes: Orlando metro + Kissimmee, Sanford, Apopka, Winter Garden, Clermont
- Load type consistency: High (consistent fuel demand)
- Peak dispatch hours: Evening to early morning
📋 Job Description
- Transport gasoline, diesel, and off-road diesel from regional terminals to retail stations, truck stops, and commercial fleets
- Perform pre-trip inspections, bottom-loading procedures, and post-trip documentation
- Safely unload fuel at customer sites following strict environmental and safety protocols
- Work primarily overnight routes to avoid daytime traffic and station congestion
- Monitor delivery progress and communicate with dispatch via tablet and ELD
- Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, EPA, and company policies at all times
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 1 year recent CDL-A experience; tanker experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to handle hoses, climb tankers, and work in varying weather conditions
Endorsements
HazMat and Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T880 Day Cab, automatic transmission
- Fleet average age: 2–5 years
- Features: Air ride suspension, electronic stability control, collision mitigation, adaptive cruise, Motive ELD, modern multi-compartment aluminum tankers with vapor recovery
🧑✈️ Driver Type Fit Matrix
- New CDL-A driver fit: Not ideal — requires tanker/HazMat experience
- Experienced driver fit: Strong match for drivers comfortable with night work and fuel handling
- Owner-operator fit: Not applicable (company equipment)
- Team driving compatibility: Solo position
- Work-life balance rating: Good for those who prefer nights and home daily
🔄 Freight Cycle Workflow
- Load assignment flow: Report to terminal, review paperwork, pre-trip inspection, bottom load
- Pickup → delivery cycle: Terminal load to multiple local drops, return same shift
- Drop & hook ratio: Live unload at each stop
- Detention handling: Paid after designated wait time
- Empty miles probability: Very low (local multi-stop routes)
🏠 Home Time
- Most drivers return home after every shift, typically before sunrise
- Shifts start between 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM depending on dispatch
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Orlando terminal to multiple retail stations in Kissimmee and surrounding areas
- Sanford / Apopka commercial fleet deliveries with return to base
- Clermont / Winter Garden mix of gas stations and municipal fueling sites
🧭 Route Scenarios (Dispatch Variants)
- Scenario A: Standard 5–6 stop overnight run with steady unloading
- Scenario B: High-demand holiday or pre-hurricane run with 7–8 deliveries and possible overtime
- Scenario C: Terminal delay followed by adjusted shorter route to meet home time
- Fallback Load Plan: Emergency priority deliveries to critical stations during weather events
🏢 Company & Fleet Model
- Carrier type: Regional petroleum distribution fleet
- Dispatch model: Dedicated local dispatch with tablet communication
- Equipment ownership: Company-owned modern tankers
- Maintenance model: Scheduled preventive maintenance at company facilities
- Turnover risk: Moderate — stable local work but night shifts not for everyone
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How consistent are the overnight start times?
Most shifts start between 6 PM and midnight, but dispatch may adjust based on terminal windows and customer needs. Schedules are generally stable week to week.
What happens if I get delayed at a terminal or customer site?
Detention is paid after the designated wait time. Dispatch actively monitors routes and can adjust plans when delays occur.
Is tanker and HazMat experience mandatory?
HazMat and Tanker endorsements are required. At least one year of CDL-A experience is needed; previous fuel hauling is strongly preferred.
How much overtime is typically available?
Overtime increases during holidays, hurricane prep, and peak tourism seasons. It is not guaranteed every week but is common during high-demand periods.
What kind of training is provided for fuel deliveries?
Paid orientation includes specific training on fuel handling procedures, safety protocols, and unloading best practices.
Are routes the same every day?
No. While the general area stays within Central Florida, specific stops and sequences change based on customer inventory and demand.
🔗 CDL-A Local Fuel Transport Driver – Orlando, Florida
This local tanker position focuses on petroleum distribution across the Orlando metropolitan area and nearby communities. Drivers haul gasoline and diesel fuel on home-daily overnight routes, returning after each shift. The work involves loading at regional terminals using bottom-loading systems and making multiple deliveries to retail gas stations, truck stops, and commercial accounts. Typical shifts run 5 days per week with a mix of steady local runs and occasional adjustments during busy periods like holidays or hurricane season. Pay is hourly with additional load pay, night differential, and detention when applicable, leading to weekly earnings in the $1,650–$2,050 range depending on hours and volume. The fleet features relatively new Kenworth day cabs paired with modern multi-compartment aluminum tankers. Drivers must hold both Tanker and HazMat endorsements and be comfortable with detailed safety procedures and nighttime operations. While the position offers predictable home time compared to long-haul work, it requires attention to environmental regulations, customer site protocols, and variable terminal wait times. This role suits experienced CDL-A drivers looking for stable local fuel work in Central Florida without extended time away from home.
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