A fuel truck driver transports various types of fuel and must have specific training and certification to transport combustible materials. They need a valid driver’s license and a commercial driver’s license. They must learn how to operate the vehicle safely, manage paperwork, and follow local laws. Some drivers deliver fuel directly to homes or buildings.
A fuel truck driver is a person who operates a truck used to transport various types of fuel such as oil or gas. The fuel truck driver’s job responsibilities can vary, but in general, he or she will be responsible for the safe transportation of various types of fuel that may be combustible. The driver must also have specific training and certification to transport combustible materials. Other responsibilities include hooking up a trailer as well as all relevant accessories, inspecting the truck before, during and after the operation, complying with road rules and managing the paperwork associated with delivering fuel.
Little or no formal education is required to become a fuel truck driver, although in an increasingly competitive market, it helps to have at least a high school diploma. The fuel truck driver will need to have a valid driver’s license and will almost always need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate the larger trucks used to transport fuel. It is likely that some companies will also require specific recommendations about the license; transporting hazardous materials, for example, is an endorsement that the driver is likely to need to transport fuel.
Operating a tractor tow truck can be difficult and will take some practice; many drivers choose to attend a tractor tow training school to obtain the proper licenses and certifications. The fuel truck driver will need to learn how to drive the vehicle safely, how to back up properly, how to hitch the trailer and unhitch it, how to load the trailer properly, how to use all radio equipment, and how to manage the paperwork associated with the fuel transport. He or she will need to track all the cargo and check it in at weigh stations, if applicable by law. The driver will also need to follow local laws on how many miles he or she can log in a single day, which means the driver could end up sleeping in the truck overnight.
Some fuel truck drivers are responsible for delivering fuel directly to homes or buildings. This involves transporting a large hose from the truck to the house or building, connecting it and managing the amount of fuel supplied. The driver may also need to complete an invoice or collect payments from owners.
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