🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Tucson, AZ near local fuel terminals and distribution hubs
- Route type: Local home-daily operations
- Freight: Gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel tankers
- Schedule: Early AM terminal loads with multi-stop deliveries
- Coverage: Pima County including Green Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita
- Corridor: I-10 corridor runs to Phoenix terminals as needed
📋 Job Description
- Load fuel at regional terminals following strict hazmat protocols
- Deliver to gas stations, airport facilities, and industrial sites
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily
- Complete multiple short drops with proper placarding and securement
- Maintain accurate delivery records and ELD compliance
- Follow all safety procedures for vapor recovery and spill prevention
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1–2 years tanker experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to handle hose connections and climb tank ladders
Endorsements
Tanker + Hazmat endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Modern day cab tank tractors
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years
- Features: Teletrac Navman ELD, spill kits, and vapor recovery systems
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Full-service preventive maintenance with dedicated shop support
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily with returns to Tucson terminal after each shift
- Shifts typically 8–11 hours starting 3:00–5:00 AM
- Weekend rotations required every 2–3 weeks for airport contracts
- Predictable schedules with occasional extended days during peak demand
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Tucson terminals to multiple metro gas stations via I-10 and local roads
- Green Valley and Sahuarita industrial and mining fuel deliveries
- Occasional Phoenix fuel terminal reloads with same-day return
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical shift length?
Most shifts run 8–11 hours with daily home time.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime after 40 hours in most weeks.
Are loads driver unload?
No, most deliveries use drop or pumped unload.
How often are weekends required?
Rotating schedule every 2–3 weeks.
Is hazmat pay included?
Yes, hazmat differential is added to hourly rate.
What ELD system is used?
Teletrac Navman with GPS tracking.
💼 Career Opportunities
Operating fuel tankers in the Tucson market builds strong expertise in hazmat handling, precise delivery timing, and terminal loading procedures. Drivers develop deep knowledge of regional fuel demand patterns tied to aviation, retail, and mining activity in southern Arizona. Many experienced drivers move into senior tanker roles or become route trainers helping new hires master customer-specific safety protocols and delivery standards. Others take on lead responsibilities coordinating multi-stop fuel runs during high-demand periods. These operational skills transfer well into other specialized hauling segments or terminal support positions within regional fuel networks.
🏭 Local Freight Market in Tucson, AZ
Tucson serves as a key fuel distribution point in southern Arizona with strong demand from retail gas stations, Tucson International Airport, and mining operations in the surrounding region. Limited local pipeline infrastructure means consistent tanker truck movements from Phoenix and El Paso corridors supply the metro area. Industrial accounts in construction and mining create steady short-haul needs outside city limits. The combination of airport fueling contracts and daily retail replenishment keeps fuel tanker volume reliable year-round despite desert climate variations.
🔗 Local CDL-A Tanker Driver – Fuel Distribution – Tucson, AZ
Tucson CDL-A drivers looking for stable local work will find strong opportunities in fuel distribution. This home daily tanker position offers $1,250–$1,600 weekly pay with early morning terminal starts and multiple deliveries across Pima County. Drivers haul gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel using modern automatic tank equipment while maintaining strict hazmat compliance. The role features consistent volume from gas stations, airport contracts, and industrial sites with predictable routes along the I-10 corridor. New drivers receive paid training and a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid over 90 days. Monthly safety bonuses reward careful operation in this high-responsibility environment. With required tanker and hazmat endorsements, this position suits experienced local drivers seeking steady schedules and regional freight stability in southern Arizona.
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