Fuel Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee
Fuel truck driver jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with demand concentrated in petroleum distribution, construction supply, and agricultural fuel delivery, covering everything from entry-level CDL drivers to experienced hazmat-endorsed operators. The heaviest hiring runs through Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where companies like Pilot Flying J, U.S. LBM, and Delek U.S. Holdings maintain significant operations and steady driver needs. The most sought-after specialties include tanker endorsement, hazmat certification, and over-the-road fuel delivery to commercial fleets and job sites. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Class A CDL - Refined Fuel Driver - Stanton, TN
Estimated Annual: $85,000-$93,000/year*
Pay: $26.00-$29.00/hour**
We are urgently seeking a Fuel Transport Truck Driver with an excellent driving record for local, home daily fuel hauling routes. Experience in the petroleum industry is preferred but not required.
Pilot Refined Fuel Truck Driver benefits include:
- Daily home time
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
- Reliable miles
- Pay differentials:
- Night Shift Pay = additional $1.00/hour worked
- Weekend Pay (both Saturday and Sunday schedule) = additional $1.50/hour worked
- Safety Enhancement Pay (for qualifying drivers) = additional $1.00/hour worked
- Time-and-a-half pay for all hours over 40
- Driver Trainer Pay (for qualifying drivers) = $25/day up to $500 + bonuses for successful post-training observations
- $12 meal coupon per shift redeemable at all company locations
- Driver referral bonuses
- Excellent benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage for self and family
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
- FSA, Healthcare HRA, Dependent Care FSA
- Company matched 401k: 100% match of first 3% and 50% match of next 2% contribution
- Paid time off: up to 5 weeks for tenured drivers
- Holiday pay: 9 holidays for full-time drivers and 3 holidays for part-time drivers
- Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible drivers (mothers and fathers)
- Wellness offerings and perks, including free sleep apnea therapy, smoking cessation programs and weight loss coaching for drivers who participate in the health plan
- Opportunities for career advancement through leadership roles like:
- Driver Trainer
- Lead Driver
- Field Supervisor
- Regional Safety and Operations Management
- Driver referral bonuses
- Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
- Class A CDL
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
- A minimum of 1 year's tractor/trailer driving experience
- Estimated annual earnings assume a driver will work an average work week of 55 hours.
** During the required training period (approximately 2-6 weeks), drivers earn $24.00 per hour. After successfully completing training, drivers receive their full base rate.
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Class A CDL - Refined Fuel Driver - Stanton, TN
Estimated Annual: $85,000-$93,000/year*
Pay: $26.00-$29.00/hour**
We are urgently seeking a Fuel Transport Truck Driver with an excellent driving record for local, home daily fuel hauling routes. Experience in the petroleum industry is preferred but not required.
Pilot Refined Fuel Truck Driver benefits include:
- Daily home time
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
- Reliable miles
- Pay differentials:
- Night Shift Pay = additional $1.00/hour worked
- Weekend Pay (both Saturday and Sunday schedule) = additional $1.50/hour worked
- Safety Enhancement Pay (for qualifying drivers) = additional $1.00/hour worked
- Time-and-a-half pay for all hours over 40
- Driver Trainer Pay (for qualifying drivers) = $25/day up to $500 + bonuses for successful post-training observations
- $12 meal coupon per shift redeemable at all company locations
- Driver referral bonuses
- Excellent benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage for self and family
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
- FSA, Healthcare HRA, Dependent Care FSA
- Company matched 401k: 100% match of first 3% and 50% match of next 2% contribution
- Paid time off: up to 5 weeks for tenured drivers
- Holiday pay: 9 holidays for full-time drivers and 3 holidays for part-time drivers
- Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible drivers (mothers and fathers)
- Wellness offerings and perks, including free sleep apnea therapy, smoking cessation programs and weight loss coaching for drivers who participate in the health plan
- Opportunities for career advancement through leadership roles like:
- Driver Trainer
- Lead Driver
- Field Supervisor
- Regional Safety and Operations Management
- Driver referral bonuses
- Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
- Class A CDL
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
- A minimum of 1 year's tractor/trailer driving experience
- Estimated annual earnings assume a driver will work an average work week of 55 hours.
** During the required training period (approximately 2-6 weeks), drivers earn $24.00 per hour. After successfully completing training, drivers receive their full base rate.
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in fuel truck driver jobs across Tennessee.
- Valid Class A or Class B CDL with tanker endorsement recognized in Tennessee
- Hazmat endorsement including successful TSA security threat assessment clearance
- Clean motor vehicle record meeting DOT and Tennessee carrier safety standards
- Ability to pass DOT-required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Experience operating tanker trucks or bulk liquid transport vehicles safely
- Familiarity with fuel delivery procedures, IFTA logging, and DOT hours-of-service rules
Fuel Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a fuel truck driver in Tennessee?
The concrete path starts with obtaining a Commercial Driver's License through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, which requires passing a written knowledge test and a skills road test. From there, candidates add a tanker vehicle endorsement and, for fuel work, a hazmat endorsement that requires a TSA background check and fingerprinting. Most Tennessee carriers expect applicants to complete a DOT physical before hire.
Which companies hire fuel truck drivers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring fuel truck drivers in Tennessee right now include Pilot Flying J, Energy Dispatch, and Whaley Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's petroleum distribution network, anchored by major trucking corridors along I-40 and I-65, keeps a wide range of regional and national carriers actively recruiting CDL drivers with tanker experience.
Which Tennessee cities have the most fuel truck driver jobs?
Nashville, Kodak, and Lebanon lead Tennessee for fuel truck driver openings. Nashville drives volume through its rapid commercial and industrial expansion, Memphis benefits from its position as a major freight and distribution hub along the Mississippi River, and Knoxville draws demand from manufacturing and construction activity in the eastern corridor of the state.
How can I get hired as a fuel truck driver in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is obtaining your Class A CDL first, then targeting regional petroleum distributors and fuel transport companies in Tennessee that offer paid orientation programs for new CDL holders. Carriers operating out of Nashville and Memphis frequently bring on drivers with general tanker or flatbed experience and provide in-house hazmat and tanker certification training. Starting in a fuel transport helper or fuel island attendant role at a terminal can also provide the documented exposure that moves a candidate to a driving position.
Where can I find and apply to fuel truck driver jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to fuel truck driver jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your CDL class, endorsements, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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