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How much do local fuel tanker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for local fuel tanker in California is $25.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.70 and $27.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a local fuel tanker?

Local fuel tanker drivers are professionals responsible for transporting fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, from distribution terminals to local service stations, businesses, or industrial sites. They operate specialized tanker trucks, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of hazardous materials within a designated region or city. Their duties include loading and unloading fuel, adhering to safety and environmental regulations, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining accurate delivery records. Unlike long-haul drivers, local fuel tanker drivers typically return home at the end of each workday.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a local fuel tanker driver?

To excel as a Local Fuel Tanker driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with hazardous materials (HazMat) and tanker endorsements, along with a strong understanding of safety regulations and fuel handling procedures. Familiarity with onboard electronic logging devices (ELDs), fuel delivery systems, and GPS navigation is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and reliability are crucial soft skills for ensuring safe deliveries and effective customer service. These competencies are vital to minimize risk, comply with regulations, and maintain efficiency when transporting hazardous materials.

What are common challenges faced by local fuel tanker drivers, and how are they typically addressed?

Local Fuel Tanker drivers often encounter challenges such as strict safety regulations, navigating busy routes, and working variable shifts. Handling hazardous materials requires constant vigilance and compliance with environmental and safety standards, which can be demanding. Companies typically provide thorough training, up-to-date equipment, and support from dispatch and maintenance teams to help drivers manage these challenges. Building good communication with site personnel and staying organized with delivery schedules also helps drivers succeed in this role.

What is the difference between Local Fuel Tanker vs Local Fuel Delivery Driver?

AspectLocal Fuel TankerLocal Fuel Delivery Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), Hazmat certificationCommercial driver's license (CDL), Hazmat certification
Work EnvironmentTransporting fuel in large tanker trucks, often on highways and industrial sitesDelivering fuel to retail stations or customers within local areas
Industry UsageUsed primarily by fuel transportation companies and bulk fuel suppliersEmployed by retail gas stations, fuel distributors, and logistics companies

The main difference between a Local Fuel Tanker and a Local Fuel Delivery Driver is that the tanker is a large vehicle used for transporting bulk fuel over longer distances or between facilities, while the delivery driver focuses on delivering fuel directly to retail outlets or customers within a local area. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in vehicle size, scope of work, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Local Fuel Tanker job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,804 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Fuel Tanker Truck Driver

Mcclellan, CA • On-site

Humboldt Pacific LLC
1 - 10 employees

$33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

AVIATION FUEL TANKER TRUCK DRIVER JOB (SACRAMENTO, CA)

We are looking for local and regional fuel transport drivers to join our small, “family first” company, who are committed to getting the job done safely and efficiently. This full-time position features local and regional driving opportunities primarily within 350-400 miles of Sacramento, CA.

Humboldt Pacific LLC is a fuel transport company that safely transports bulk fuel (Jet A, JP8, AVGAS & Kerosene) and other petroleum commodities throughout California, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Our focus is in the transportation of bulk aviation fuels, however, we also specialize transport a variety of other petroleum-based products such as Jet Fuel, Renewable Fuels, Marine Gas Oil, Ethanol, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), Biodiesel, Red Dye Off-road Diesel, AV Gas, Clear Diesel Fuel, Bunker Fuel, Gasoline, Heating Oils and Bulk Oils to commercial and private airports, aviation emergency response, agriculture and logging aviation, cardlocks, C-stores and military bases.

Category:

Operatives: CDL-A Petroleum Tanker transport of product in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company policy and applicable State & Federal regulations.

Department:

 Operations

Shift:

Varies

Location:

Sacramento, CA
Corporate Headquarters Terminal

Job Type:

Full Time

Education:

High School Equivalent or Higher

Pay Rate:

Hourly | Non-Exempt | $27 (Training, avg. 2 weeks) then $33 Per Hour DOE + Overtime Over 40 Hours/Week + Paid Vacation, Health and 401k Benefits

Duration:

Full-time Permanent | 90 Day Probationary Period Applies

Travel:

Yes

Job

Description:


SUMMARY

The Petroleum Product Tanker Driver's responsibilities include safe product handling, product quality assurance, and product transportation consistent with regulatory compliance and Company operating goals. The Petroleum Product Tanker Driver is responsible for the pick-up and the drop-off of a specified liquid or gas. The driver must keep the truck properly maintained and must follow all safe driving regulations.

WE OFFER:

  • Competitive Compensation with Attractive Annual Earnings DOE
  • We Pay Our Drivers Overtime!
  • Petroleum Driver Training Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
  • Comprehensive Vision Insurance Plan
  • Comprehensive Dental Insurance Plan
  • Life Insurance Plan
  • 401k Savings Program
  • Employee Recognition Bonus Program
  • Good Driver Reward Program

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Transports deliveries in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company policy and applicable State & Federal regulations.
  • Applies knowledge and abilities to safely load and unload deliveries according to the capacity of the load and content description.
  • Processes and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation and submits in a timely manner.
  • Maintains communication with dispatch as to any delays or issues during route/shift.
  • Provides good customer service and maintains a professional manner and appearance to enhance the company’s image.
  • Performs a daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspection checklist, informing maintenance personnel of any issues.
  • Maintains a daily, legible DOT log book and submits logbooks as required by company policy. Maintains vehicle in a neat and tidy manner.
  • Reports all accidents/damages/malfunctions immediately to management as per company policy and procedure.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must hold a valid Class A CDL with TWIC, HAZMAT, and Tank Endorsement
  • Minimum of 24 months commercial driving experience
  • No more than 2 major moving violations within a 3 year period
  • No more than 2 accidents within a 3 year period
  • DOT Drug Screening required
  • No Felony convictions
  • No DUI's/ DWI's within the last 7 years
  • No positive or refused drug or alcohol tests
  • Current Medical Examiner's Certificate
  • Must be 23 Years of age or older
  • Ability to conduct all operations in a safe manner
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis without restrictions
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Other duties as may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must be able to perform repetitive motion activities throughout the day
  2. Requires getting into and out of the truck frequently
  3. Must be able to lift and/or move 75 lbs. on a regular basis
  4. Must be able to work 10-12 hours per day, 5 days/week 
  5. Drug and Alcohol screening required
  6. Full background check required

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
  2. The employee must able to sit for an average of 65-75% of working hours
  3. The employee will be regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions
  4. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
  5. The employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process
  6. Working conditions require work weeks that may consist of more than 40 hours or shift work. A tanker driver must also be physically able to load and unload the tanker.

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THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but is merely intended to evaluate suitability for employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for employment to all qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under state or federal law. It is also our policy to conduct pre-employment drug screenings and full background checks upon offer of employment and before employment and any training begins. If a job offer is made, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and satisfactory background check.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) STATEMENT
We value the diverse backgrounds of our people.
At Humboldt Pacific, LLC we work to create an open atmosphere of trust, honesty and respect. Harassment or discrimination of any kind – including that involving race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other similarly protected status – is unacceptable. This principle applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, layoff, recall, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

We recruit, process and assign all applicants on the basis of their qualifications for the particular job, and we do so without regard to any factor unrelated to their ability to fulfill job requirements. Humboldt Pacific, LLC will only accept customer requests for temporary or permanent help that meets our standards.

To comply with applicable laws and ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship would result.

Our company further recognizes that the effective application of a policy of merit employment involves more than just policy statement and will, therefore, Humboldt Pacific, LLC undertakes a program of affirmative action to make known that equal employment opportunities are available on the basis of individual merit and to encourage all persons to seek employment with our company and to strive for advancement on this basis.

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