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Job Description

Job Title: Fuel Truck Driver

Department: Trucking

Reports To: Trucking Operations Manager

Exemption Status (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Job Summary: Safely transport and deliver petroleum products to True North stores and customers while ensuring full compliance with DOT, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Operate commercial motor vehicles and equipment with a high level of safety, professionalism, and efficiency to support accurate, timely deliveries and uphold company safety standards.

Essential Functions:

•  Safely load, transport, and deliver petroleum products to True North stores and customers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) in compliance with DOT and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct and document accurate pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery, inspection, and compliance documentation (electronic and manual).
• Comply with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and maintain required medical certification.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a constant state of alertness and safety awareness.
• Ensure product is delivered to the correct location, in the correct quantity, and according to customer requirements.
• Maintain required terminal credentials, access cards, and documentation.
• Uphold company safety culture and professionalism in all interactions.
• Represent True North positively with customers and at terminal locations.
• Support overall team operations and perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years tanker experience or five (5) years CMV driving experience (GVWR 26,001 lbs. or greater).
• Valid CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

Requirements:

• Maintain a clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with company standards.
• Must be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes
• No more than two (2) moving violations within the previous three (3) years
• No reckless operation, DUI, DWI, or DOT-disqualifying convictions.
• No failed DOT drug or alcohol tests.
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings (DOT drug/alcohol, physical examination, and essential functions testing).
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company-required safety certifications.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required at certain terminal locations.

Required skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work flexible shifts based on business needs
• Ability to work extended shifts in compliance with applicable DOT/FMCSA Hours of Service regulations, including periods of up to 11 hours driving and up to 14 hours on duty, with occasional extended workdays as operationally necessary.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain compliance with Hours-of-Service regulations and medical certification requirements.
• Ability to operate equipment in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Required Travel:

• Travel is primarily local; however, occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
• Attendance at work-related training sessions as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Ability to climb tanker ladders and access top and rear of trailer.
• Ability to pull, lift, and maneuver fuel hoses and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach during loading and unloading activities.
• Ability to work at varying heights and on uneven surfaces.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and on public roadways while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Frequent presence at fuel terminals and customer locations with exposure to moving vehicles, heavy equipment, petroleum products, fumes, and vapors.
• Position is safety-sensitive and requires strict adherence to safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to traffic hazards, noise, and other environmental conditions associated with fuel transportation and delivery operations.

True North provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.