Fuel Delivery Service/Stockton, CA

The only strenuous work hauling fuel is lugging the hoses on and off the trailer. That's the only thing. The hoses are relatively light but of course pretty heavy when full of fuel. You won't be required to get on top of the trailer unless the check if compartments are empty. It's a great business. I hauled fuel for 6 yrs, and I would go back into it in a second. But I'm hauling chemicals at the moment. You will loading and unloading yourself, but that's a cinch once you know the ropes.
As a pointer too, I would pick the night shift because the racks could be less busy and won't tie up your time as much.
But YMMV
good luck

 

Gazoo64:what companies did you get interviewed at I'm also interested in hauling fuel any info helps also do you have your tanker and hazmat or do they help you get them

 

I've worked with a few companies like Mission and Coastal, but perhaps none of them operate in your area. And I started from scratch despite having a lot of experience in trucking beforehand.
But the company will train you and all you do is get your hazmat and tanker endorsements. You may also have to get a TWIC card.
Like I said though. If you know where the racks are in your part of the country, you can go over there and make a note of the trucks and go apply to everyone.
Go for it. It's a good business to be in.

 

Did they road test you in a tanker? what did you have to do for the road test?

 

FDS is only paying $16 hr?

 

Actually, Coastal recruits right out of my school in Corpus Christi. They hire new guys but they don't pay a lot. I don't know if that's systemic or just in CC.

I just remembered that Sun Coast hires out of school too.

 

FDS is VERY Strict. You can get fired for the littlest mistake, or judgement, and from what I heard, alotof backstabbing over there. Don't trust anyone. I think all fuel companies in CA except the small ones limit your speed to 55.You could try Williams Tank Lines. Decent company. I worked for them 6 years. I think 23.00 hr no overtime. Cameras in trucks. Don't be fooled. Hauling fuel is very labor intensive on the knees, hands, back and shoulders. Your constantly getting in and out of the truck. Unless you stick to a very ridged routine, you can make very costly mistakes, and hauling fuels is dangerous. I have been doing it for 10 years now and I wouldn't haul anything else. But this is not for everbody. Good luck and Godspeed!