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I'm not clear on what you're getting at. Do you drive now or are you just around the trucks? Hauling fuel is not an easy job to get. The best jobs are taken by the very experienced and it takes awhile to build your reputation. I'm not saying it can not be done just saying it's harder than the rest to walk in with no experience.

If you have set your goals and are motivated there are ways that will help you. If you know someone that's a big plus if that person is respected. Just about all fuel hauling is local and the companies all know each other. You would think each company would have their own operation but they don't. You'd be surprised on how well they know each other and the drivers that work for them. So reputation is a must and having a bad mark against you is mush worse than OTR driving. Plus these companies look at everything. Your private life will be scrutinize as far as credit and how you handle money goes. I don't believe it's right but they do check.

Now that you know some negatives you can get around them and move toward the positive side of the work. If you'll completely green let them know. Never try to BS your way into a job like this because they will pick it up in a second. Explain what you do know and how you can adapt it to their way. Never say you'll do it this way because you think it's better. You can do that down the road once you get in. When you're applying they want you to know their way is the best and only way even if you know there's a better way. Go in and apply. Stand face to face and explain you really want to work hauling fuel. You let them know right from the start that you recognize the difference in freight hauling and are eager to learn about the equipment and product. If they tell you they do not hire drivers with limited experience then you ask for their help in seeking a job that will help you fit into their operations. Let them know you want to work for them. Just don't apply and walk out. Go back at least every month and check to see if any thing has changed. Go back in and up-date your application if any item on that may have changed. Like getting certified at any loading facilities. Or driving an oversize tanker. Make them remember you. Keep persistence and you'll get what you want. It's just the in-between jobs that will be tough. Just remember there are not too many tanker drivers that haul gasoline that say they would go back to hauling OTR. Most say it's the best job they have had. But with the good jobs comes the hassle of getting them. Good luck.

 

CTL Transportation is hazmat/tankers. Have their own school which is free if you agree to work for them a year.

 

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