🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Tampa, FL
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel)
- Schedule: Rotating day/night shifts, 5 days on / 2 off with OT opportunities
📋 Job Description
- Deliver fuel (gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products) to gas stations, truck stops, construction sites, and commercial accounts throughout the Tampa Bay metro and nearby counties
- Perform top-loading at the Tampa terminal using automated systems with proper grounding and vapor recovery connections
- Handle bottom-unloading or metered delivery at customer sites while actively monitoring product levels, seals, and vapor recovery systems
- Maintain strict safety and compliance standards including spill prevention, paperwork accuracy, and hazmat procedures
- Operate day cab tractors pulling aluminum petroleum tankers on local routes including I-275, I-4, and surface streets
- Work rotating shifts with potential overtime during high-demand periods such as holidays, tourism peaks, and weather events
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
18–24 months verifiable tanker or hazmat experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean MVR and PSP report required
Physical
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and functional capacity test
Endorsements
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dispatch assigns based on availability and seniority (no assigned tractors for new hires)
- Fleet average age: 2019–2024 models
- Features: Day cabs configured for tanker work with PTO and hydraulic systems, spill kits, fire extinguishers, and hazmat gear
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions dominant
- Maintenance program: In-house maintenance shop at the Tampa terminal with vendor support for breakdowns
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after completing shift at the Tampa terminal
- Rotating day and night shifts with returns to terminal in the evening
- Most drivers work 5 days with 2 off, with occasional overtime and call-ins during peak demand
- Reliable home time at end of each shift though long days with multiple loads are common
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Tampa terminal to multiple gas stations and truck stops in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties via I-275 and local roads with multiple deliveries per shift
- Terminal load to construction sites and commercial fleet yards in Pasco County using I-4 corridor with bottom unloading and meter monitoring
- Local repositioning between Tampa Bay area accounts and terminal reloads, including occasional light deadhead moves during inventory adjustments
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What endorsements are required for this tanker position?
Valid CDL-A with both Tanker and Hazmat endorsements is required. Drivers must be comfortable with petroleum product handling procedures.
How many loads per day can I expect?
Drivers typically complete multiple loads per shift depending on customer demand and route efficiency. Volumes vary with tourism, construction activity, and weather.
What are the typical shift hours?
Rotating day and night shifts are required. Most shifts start early morning or afternoon and end in the evening after returning to the Tampa terminal.
Do drivers get assigned trucks?
New hires receive dispatch-assigned equipment based on availability and seniority. The fleet includes 2019–2024 Freightliner Cascadias and Kenworth T680s.
What safety equipment is provided?
Trucks are equipped with spill kits, fire extinguishers, and standard hazmat gear. All drivers receive uniforms, PPE, and training on vapor recovery and grounding procedures.
Is overtime available regularly?
Overtime after 40 hours is common. Additional opportunities arise during peak periods, holidays, and after weather events that increase fuel demand.
💼 Career Opportunities
Experienced tanker drivers in the Tampa market benefit from steady local fuel demand driven by the region's population growth, tourism, construction, and commercial activity. This home daily petroleum hauling role builds specialized knowledge in hazmat handling, vapor recovery systems, and precise loading/unloading procedures that are highly transferable across the fuel distribution industry. Drivers gain familiarity with multi-compartment aluminum tankers and day cab operations in a high-traffic metro environment, strengthening their overall CDL-A skill set. Consistent weekly hours in the 45–55 range support reliable earnings between $67k–$85k annually depending on experience and overtime. Local experience in the Tampa Bay area opens doors to other petroleum, chemical, or bulk liquid opportunities throughout Florida and the Southeast. Safety-focused drivers who master compliance and customer site protocols often advance into lead roles or trainer positions within tanker fleets. The combination of home daily stability and specialized freight knowledge provides long-term career security in an essential industry that requires qualified professionals year-round.
🔗 Local CDL-A Fuel / Petroleum Tanker Driver – Tampa, FL
Tampa CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work will find strong opportunities hauling petroleum products in the busy Tampa Bay market. This home daily tanker position involves delivering gasoline, diesel, and other fuels to gas stations, truck stops, and commercial accounts across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Drivers operate from the local terminal pulling 2019–2024 Freightliner and Kenworth day cabs with aluminum petroleum tankers ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 gallons. Pay starts at $28.75–$32.50 per hour with overtime after 40 hours, offering weekly earnings of $1,300–$1,750. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available after 90 days along with quarterly safety bonuses. Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required with 18–24 months of relevant experience preferred. The role features rotating shifts, strict safety protocols, and in-house maintenance support. Ideal for experienced drivers comfortable with hazmat procedures, vapor recovery systems, and variable daily volumes driven by regional demand. This position provides the stability of home every night while working with essential freight in one of Florida's busiest logistics corridors.
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