Class A Fuel Tanker Driver

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Lino Lakes, MN

6d•$30 - $32

About The Position

Gemini Motor Transport, a nationwide for-hire carrier of fuel, crude, and specialty products, is seeking a Class A Fuel Tanker Driver. Drivers operate company trucks to load and deliver fuel and other commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers. The role involves transporting hazardous cargo and following applicable safety regulations and company procedures. Gemini operates 24/7/365, and drivers must be available for variable shifts based on business needs. The typical schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on the day shift, starting at 3 a.m., with Sunday and Monday off. Drivers are paid $30–$32 per hour depending on shift and location, with overtime after 40 hours worked per week and eligibility for monthly and annual bonuses. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: half after 90 days and the other half after 180 days of active employment.

Requirements

Hold a Commercial Driver’s License and appropriate endorsements, including HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples, as required by law.
Qualify physically and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate under the applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Have 1–2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience or certification from an accredited truck driving academy.
Know applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1).
Be able to read and speak English in accordance with 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(2).
Be available to work variable shifts as dictated by business needs.
Be able to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours while transporting hazardous materials and sitting for extended periods in a truck tractor.
Be able to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb to perform required vehicle inspections.
Be able to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, grasp, lift, and handle heavy equipment for tractor/trailer hookups and drop-offs; climb onto trailers when needed; and handle hoses that may exceed 20 feet, measure up to 4 inches in diameter, and weigh up to 75 pounds.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Have a normal range of hearing, vision, and smell.
Meet any background check and/or drug-screen requirements acceptable to Love’s, if applicable as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Drive defensively and follow applicable laws and regulations to maintain Gemini’s safety standards.
Drive company trucks to load and deliver fuel and commodities to Love’s retail locations and third-party customers.
Follow federal, state, local, and company rules governing the safe operation of hazardous cargo tank motor vehicles.
Use proper loading and unloading methods for the various cargoes transported.
Maintain contact with logistics as needed and required.
Complete electronic driver logs and other required company documentation.
Conduct oneself professionally when dealing with customers, fellow employees, vendors, and the motoring public.
Perform vehicle inspections and safely hook and drop tractor/trailer combinations.