I just got my hazmat renewed and my plastic copy arrived in the mail today. There’s currently no openings for Loves or Pilot near me, but I intend to apply next time there is. If I make it clear in my cover letter and in the interview that I don’t mind working nights boost, could this potentially make me a more desirable candidate? As of this month, I now have 3 years T/T experience & driving a manual transmission, but no experience hauling fuel or other hazmat (despite having had the endorsement). I live in the south, so if a dozen other drivers from the north with years of fuel transport experience apply, I won’t be getting hired. But I plan to try anyway.
Having driven for a paving company, I’ve done some night-shift work though it’s only lasted a few weeks at a time and not year-round. I’d prefer nights due to there being almost no traffic, but I’m able to sleep during the day as I don’t have family & children.
Can willingness to work nights boost my chances of getting hired?
Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Zonno, Nov 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM.
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Makes no difference if the job isn't available.
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If you're willing to haul fuel during evening/night shifts -- that should definitely improve your chances of getting an interview.
The toughest shifts to fill start at/just after midnight.
But....just how much that will help you...vs other candidates who already have fuel experience....is really tough to say....without knowing more about the competition.
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Just applying for jobs might find you one.
Take some initiative, get out there, talk to the companies hauling fuel, talk to the boss man ask if you can do a ride along to learn, be eager to help, be polite and professional, go in seeking knowledge not specifically looking for the job, if they like you a job is likely to appear.
Most companies don't want to take a chance on people with no experience because a lot of people want to treat a pay check like an attendance award, if you show them you are willing to show up and learn, that completely changes the dynamic.Albertaflatbed and Zonno Thank this. -
The first thing you will likely hear at a fuel transport interview is, "This is a night shift position, will that be a problem?"
Honestly, you just gotta keep applying until your app crosses the right desk at the right time.Albertaflatbed and Zonno Thank this.
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