Can fuel delivery jobs be easier to come in northern states?

Well in the northeast seems like they’re always looking for fuel and propane transport drivers. You about have to walk in to apply though. Unless you’re living in the area with a hazmat ready to go to work, good luck.

 

Idk about being able to handle the cold, but here around Portland, it’s pretty easy to get into the fuel game. Tyree is a solid place to work and start out. Make decent money but will start on nights. They usually give one weekend day off a week. So either Friday- Saturdays, or Sunday-Mondays. Superior will teach you how to haul fuel and you’ll make quite a bit of money, but they are strict and run 58 mph. They don’t allow Bluetooth ever.

 

Don’t think the area matters the older drivers with seniority in pretty much every area are going to be on day shift.Your chances of starting out on days in any area is pretty slim.

 

Contact a few, in the areas you are considering. See what they say, if they might have a job for you, if you are willing to relocate. They might even pay a portion of relocation cost's.

 

Weekends too…..

 

Kwik Trip in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. They pay well but will get every penny out of you. Good luck if you get hired by them.

 

Given the current CDL job market -- I would not advise moving (or applying for) any class A fuel-hauling jobs, unless:

• You already have 2 years (or more) of class A experience (along with a very good safety record)
• You already have BOTH tanker & hazmat endorsements
• You have already talked to one or more drivers in the fleet(s) you are considering

Without all/any of those -- best of luck....& may God have mercy on your soul.

-- L

 

Plenty of places hiring right now around Portland. Most just want 1-2 years of driving experience. I know Tyree just hired a guy with an auto restriction, and no hazmat

 

Many local jobs in general can be a challenge to get regardless of region. The issue is how many folks want local or regional jobs.....more often than not, your endorsements combined with a squeaky clean record and many years experience will create an easier path.....moreso than location.