Hey so I’m having a really tough time and wanted to see if maybe some of y’all could help point me the right direction. I’m 36 going on 37 I’ve had my cdl since I was 19 got them in company at pike electric well I spent most of my life hauling groceries us foods and qcd until I bought my own truck but I had to shut it down and I have been trying to get on with pilot and circle k and even sheetz they all have had multiple openings in Spartanburg and Charlotte I live in Gaffney so I could easily work in either but I can’t seem to even get an interview and it’s really bothering me mentally I have 17 almost 18 years of driving experience clean background and driving record with all the endorsements and even a Twic can anybody help me with how to even get a interview
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With all due respect -- a daily commute of 40 mins (twice a day) will begin to suck in a hurry -- for hauling fuel.
That may well be part of your problem.
You really need to somehow cut that commute in half.
Also: do what I did -- to get some fuel hauling experience....first try getting on with one of the non-private fleets:
Petroleum Transport Company -- Spartanburg, SC -- fuel delivery -- home daily
and/or
J H Seale & Son -- Spartanburg, SC -- fuel driver -- home daily
Submit to them a complete on-line application....wait about a week ...then follow-up with a phone call, to check on the status of your application.
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I'm sure there are other websites.
as @lual stated. "Also: do what I did -- to get some fuel hauling experience....first try getting on with one of the non-private fleets:"
If you can't get on hauling fuel right away get tanker/hazmat experience.
Like they say: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Market is tight now for drivers. You have ZERO tanker/hazmat/fuel experience. You are competing with those who have the first 2 and possibly all 3. Kudos for the clean background, driving record and endorsements.Last edited: Apr 3, 2025
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A true story -- here's how I got into fuel....
Back when COVID was at its peak -- people quit driving (compared to the norm)...so the world (basically) stopped using fuel.
Thus -- those fuel loads just weren't needed (again -- compared to the norm) -- so A LOT of drivers quit fuel -- & got jobs elsewhere.
This trend presented an "open door" to aspiring fuel rookies....as demand for fuel picked back up, later.
At that point in the market -- I submitted an application to a 3rd-party carrier -- & then went on vacation with an old friend.
This carrier finally called me back -- 3 MONTHS TO THE DAY after I submitted an on-line app to them.
The rest is history...as they say.
Patience in the fuel world is key....obviously.
And no -- said vacation did not last for 3 months ... Not even close.
Clearly -- the fuel market has shifted since then.
Have you tried J H Seale & Son already/before?
Have you applied with Florida Rock & Tank Lines?
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Some other pointers that will make a difference:
- Don't apply for a fuel job without a TWIC. Yes...I see you already have one; make sure on your application they know this -- if it's not otherwise specifically requested.
- If you speak to a recruiter &/or a hiring manager -- ask for a night shift position. If you volunteer for that "up front"...it can help you stand out from the other candidates. Later -- I was glad I had asked for night shift -- it offers A LOT OF COOL ADVANTAGES over day shift (including better pay).
- When it rains...it pours. Chase multiple opportunities at the same time. When I was offered the fuel job, I finally had to choose between that one & another hazmat tanker job (but not fuel). Obviously -- I chose fuel...& haven't regretted it since.
- If you are 40 minutes (or more) from the fuel racks -- & your competition is measurably closer -- guess who probably gets hired (especially in the current job market).....?
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If you think you want a job with fuel -- don't give up. A successful track/safety record with fuel is indeed a worthy goal to pursue, because:
- Fuel haulers (successful) are a unique breed of driver; a good track record there somehow commands real respect....& opens up a lot of other doors, later (but that's another topic for yet another thread
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- Camaraderie amongst fuel haulers seems rather high -- even with/between competing carriers. It's truly a world made up of professionals -- who are willing to step up & help each other, as needed.
- Fuel will further separate/distinguish you from other drivers like those who aren't proficient in English...& who can't/won't get a hazmat endorsement. Especially in the current CDL job market -- you need that.
FullMetalJacket Thanks this. - Fuel haulers (successful) are a unique breed of driver; a good track record there somehow commands real respect....& opens up a lot of other doors, later (but that's another topic for yet another thread
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