What Is a Crude Oil Driver and How to Become One
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What Are the Duties of a Crude Oil Driver?
The duties of a crude oil driver are to operate a large tractor-trailer or semi hauling crude oil and safely deliver the shipments to a gas station or another customer. As a crude oil driver, your responsibilities are similar to other tractor-trailer and heavy truck drivers. You must inspect your vehicle on a daily basis to ensure it is in working condition, check that the cargo is loaded properly, and fill out and maintain logs of your trips and transactions to comply with federal or state laws.
How To Become a Crude Oil Driver
To become a crude oil driver, you typically need prior experience as a commercial truck driver as well as industry certifications and licenses. Having a high school diploma is helpful, but usually not necessary. Employers require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a clean driving record. In addition to a CDL, you may need special certifications with your license, such as hazmat and tanker transportation worker identification credentials, which permit you to operate trucks transporting crude oil. Important skills include excellent organization, driving ability, and attention to detail.
