CDL-A Required Fuel Transport
Regional CDL-A Fuel Tanker Driver – Boise, ID
Hiring Area: Boise and Southern Idaho • Home Terminal: Boise, Idaho
Regional Routes Hourly + Overtime Tanker & HazMat
Transport gasoline and diesel from approved fuel terminals to retail, commercial and agricultural customers across Southern Idaho and nearby markets. Earn $1,700–$2,050 in a typical full working week, with overtime after 40 hours, paid delivery work and a $1,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days. Most schedules include planned home time between regional assignments.
Weekly Gross Pay
$1,700–$2,050
Estimated Annual: $97,500
Hourly Rate $29–$32
Overtime 1.5× after 40 hours
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 after 90 days
Home Time Scheduled regional returns
Typical Week 50–55 hours
Job Status: Currently Hiring
• Last Verified: October 12, 2026
Operate a multi-compartment petroleum tanker on scheduled regional fuel runs from the Boise terminal.
- Load gasoline and diesel at approved racks and bulk fuel terminals.
- Deliver fuel to service stations, commercial accounts and selected agricultural customers.
- Verify product grades, compartment assignments, seals and delivery documents.
- Complete required grounding, bonding and vapor-recovery procedures.
- Connect hoses, monitor transfers and follow site-specific unloading instructions.
- Record arrival, departure, unloading and qualifying detention times.
- Coordinate route changes, equipment concerns and the next load with dispatch.
Pay is based on hours worked, including eligible overtime. Weekly earnings depend on assigned runs, customer wait times and available hours.
Hourly Rate $29–$32
Overtime Rate 1.5× after 40 hours
Typical Weekly Gross $1,700–$2,050
Estimated Annual Gross About $97,500 at the typical midpoint
Detention Pay $30/hour after 2 hours, when eligible
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 after 90 days
Safety Incentive Up to $750 annually
Annual earnings are an estimate based on a typical working week multiplied by 52 weeks. Bonuses and qualifying additional payments are separate. Actual pay varies with hours and dispatch volume.
Work Pattern Regional assignments, generally 2–3 days
Typical Hours 50–55 hours per week
Dispatch Windows Early morning, with some evening starts
Home Time Planned returns to Boise between assignments
Operating Area Southern Idaho and selected neighboring markets
Overnight stays depend on route length, customer delivery windows and available legal driving hours. Weekend time at home is scheduled when freight coverage allows, rather than guaranteed every weekend.
Tractor Fleet Mostly 2021–2025 units, with older maintained tractors in rotation
Tractor Makes Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680
Cab Configuration Day cabs and selected sleepers for overnight regional runs
Transmission Automated manual on most newer units
Trailer Aluminum multi-compartment petroleum tanker
Safety Technology ELD, electronic inspections, forward camera and collision mitigation where equipped
Truck Assignment Regular tractor when available; slip-seating may be required
Tanker equipment includes product hoses, vapor-recovery connections, spill-response supplies and required placards. Drivers complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects before the equipment returns to service.
Assignments combine fuel-rack loading with scheduled deliveries to retail, fleet and commercial customers. The next loading point depends on product availability, customer demand and the driver's remaining hours.
- Boise–Twin Falls: I-84 south and I-86 for regional fuel replenishment in Southern Idaho.
- Boise–Pocatello–Idaho Falls: I-84 and I-86, with connections to I-15 for eastern Idaho deliveries.
- Boise–Ontario, Oregon: I-84 for approved customers near the Idaho–Oregon border.
- Boise–Mountain Home: I-84 for commercial and highway-corridor fuel accounts.
Routes vary with rack allocation, customer tank levels and weather. Fuel deliveries are planned around compatible product compartments, safe unloading access and confirmed receiving capacity.
- Inspect the tractor, tanker, valves, hoses and emergency equipment.
- Check in at the fuel rack and confirm the assigned products and compartments.
- Complete loading, grounding, bonding, vapor recovery and required documentation.
- Travel to scheduled customers and verify the receiving tank before unloading.
- Record delivery quantities, customer signatures and qualifying waiting time.
- Receive the next assignment or return to the terminal according to dispatch instructions.
About the Carrier
This mid-sized regional transportation operation specializes in petroleum distribution and scheduled commercial fuel deliveries. The Boise-based team supports retail fuel locations, fleet customers and selected agricultural accounts throughout Southern Idaho and nearby markets. Dispatch coordinates rack availability, delivery windows, equipment assignments and driver hours. Drivers work with established loading and unloading procedures, maintained tanker equipment and routine safety reviews. The operation balances recurring customer routes with changes in seasonal demand, terminal queues and road conditions. Regional assignments may require overnight parking, while shorter turns return to the Boise terminal when the delivery schedule and hours of service permit.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) with company match after eligibility
Paid Time Off Vacation accrual and designated paid holidays
Safety Support Company-provided PPE, spill supplies and recurrent training
Driver Support Paid orientation, uniforms and roadside assistance
- Valid Class A CDL with current Tanker and HazMat endorsements.
- At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
- Petroleum tanker experience preferred; candidates must qualify under company safety standards.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record and employment history.
- Pass the required DOT medical, drug screening and Clearinghouse review.
- Ability to climb tanker access steps, handle hoses and work outdoors safely.
- Follow hazardous-material procedures and accurately complete delivery paperwork.
- Fuel-rack queues can increase during holiday travel and summer demand.
- Customer tanks may not be ready to receive the full scheduled delivery.
- Winter snow and ice can slow travel on I-84, I-86 and connecting mountain routes.
- Agricultural demand can increase diesel deliveries during planting and harvest periods.
- Dispatch may revise delivery order when customer access, product availability or legal driving hours change.
1
Application
Submit your CDL, endorsements and recent driving history.
2
Recruiter Review
Discuss tanker experience, pay structure and regional schedule.
3
Qualification Check
Verify CDL status, MVR, employment and safety history.
4
DOT Screening
Complete required drug testing, medical and Clearinghouse checks.
5
Orientation
Review fuel-handling procedures, equipment and customer requirements.
Q: How is pay calculated for this regional fuel tanker job? ▼
Drivers earn $29–$32 per hour, with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours. Weekly gross pay depends on hours worked, dispatch volume and qualifying additional payments.
Q: Is this a local position or an overnight regional job? ▼
This is a regional position based in Boise. Assignments may last two to three days and can include overnight stays, depending on delivery locations and available driving hours.
Q: Which CDL endorsements are required? ▼
A valid Class A CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsements is required because the job involves transporting regulated petroleum products in tanker equipment.
Q: Is previous fuel tanker experience mandatory? ▼
One year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience is required. Petroleum tanker experience is preferred, and all applicants must meet the carrier's safety and qualification standards.
Q: What types of fuel will I transport? ▼
Typical products include gasoline and diesel. The assigned compartment plan identifies each product and the permitted delivery sequence to prevent cross-contamination.
Q: How does the sign-on bonus work? ▼
The advertised sign-on bonus is $1,500, payable after 90 days of employment, subject to the carrier's bonus eligibility terms.
Q: What happens when a fuel terminal or customer causes a delay? ▼
Drivers document arrival and release times and notify dispatch. Qualifying detention is paid at $30 per hour after two hours, subject to the applicable payment rules.
Q: What equipment will I operate? ▼
The fleet includes Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 tractors paired with multi-compartment petroleum tankers. A regular tractor is assigned when scheduling allows, but slip-seating may occur.
Boise has a diversified CDL-A employment market, with opportunities in regional dry van, refrigerated freight, LTL, construction hauling and specialized tanker operations. Fuel transport is a narrower segment than general freight because employers need drivers with the correct endorsements, strong safety records and the ability to handle regulated liquids. Regional and OTR carriers commonly use mileage-based or activity-based pay, while fuel operations more often advertise hourly rates with overtime. Local driving can offer daily returns home, whereas regional positions may include overnight runs. Experienced tanker drivers can be more competitive candidates than applicants without specialized experience. Demand varies by employer and season, with travel-related fuel consumption increasing during summer and commercial diesel demand shifting with agricultural activity.
The Boise metropolitan area serves as Southern Idaho's main population and distribution center, supporting fuel deliveries to retail stations, truck stops, commercial fleets and agricultural customers. Petroleum transportation depends on approved loading racks, compatible tanker compartments and delivery sites with suitable access for large vehicles. I-84 connects Boise with Mountain Home, Twin Falls and eastern Oregon, while I-86 and I-15 provide routes toward Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Fuel demand is recurring, but delivery volume changes with travel, farm activity and local commercial needs. Rack queues, restricted customer access and receiving-tank capacity can affect a driver's schedule. Winter snow and ice may slow travel, while summer traffic and holiday demand can increase pressure on fuel distribution schedules.