OPT Fuel Truck Driver Jobs
Fuel Truck Driver jobs on OPT are available through companies that operate large commercial fleets and hire drivers with a Commercial Driver's License. F-1 OPT students in transportation-related programs can qualify, but CDL requirements and your OPT authorization period are the two factors employers screen for first.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: FUEL TAX MANAGER
COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services
DEPARTMENT: Tax
REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Position Summary:
Manage and lead the Company's fuel excise tax compliance function, including federal, state, and local regulatory reporting, tax accounting, audit defense, tax research, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates enjoy improving processes, leveraging technology, and transforming traditional compliance activities into scalable business solutions. Provide leadership and oversight to onshore and offshore fuel tax team members while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant fuel tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for fuel excise tax matters and partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Information Technology teams to support business initiatives, minimize tax risk, maintain a strong control environment, and drive continuous process improvements. Responsible for managing fuel tax audits, supporting financial reporting requirements, and leveraging technology and automation to enhance compliance efficiency and data accuracy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and manage the onshore and offshore fuel tax teams in the preparation, review, filing, and payment of federal, state, and local fuel excise tax returns, schedules, and related regulatory reports.
- Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel tax reporting obligations are completed accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage and review fuel tax accruals, tax journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, tax expense account reconciliations, and related supporting documentation.
- Lead fuel tax audits and examinations by coordinating audit requests, gathering supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and communicating directly with federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
- Manage research, analysis, and resolution of tax notices, assessments, refund claims, and other regulatory matters.
- Maintain and strengthen fuel tax compliance controls, SOX narratives, process documentation, and control monitoring activities to support regulatory compliance and financial reporting requirements.
- Partner with Fuel Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Information Technology teams to identify and resolve tax reporting issues and support business initiatives.
- Research and interpret fuel excise tax laws, regulations, rulings, and emerging developments and communicate business impacts to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Evaluate the tax implications of new products, business initiatives, acquisitions, operational changes, and system implementations.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, automate manual activities, enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.
- Support implementation and optimization of fuel tax and financial systems, including PDI, Avalara, ERP platforms, and other reporting technologies.
- Stay current on fuel excise tax laws, regulations, industry developments, tax rates, and accounting standards through research, professional organizations, continuing education, and industry publications; communicate changes and ensure proper implementation throughout the organization.
- Support departmental and organizational objectives through strong leadership, accountability, collaboration, customer service, and employee development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or related field required; CPA, CMI, MST, or similar certification preferred
- Experience in fuel excise tax, indirect tax, sales and use tax, excise tax, transportation tax, public accounting, or related tax functions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing employees, offshore resources, vendors, or cross-functional projects.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance documentation.
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with PDI, Avalara, Akore, Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Job duties may change with or without notice.
#LI-KK1
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:
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JOB TITLE: FUEL TAX MANAGER
COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services
DEPARTMENT: Tax
REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Position Summary:
Manage and lead the Company's fuel excise tax compliance function, including federal, state, and local regulatory reporting, tax accounting, audit defense, tax research, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates enjoy improving processes, leveraging technology, and transforming traditional compliance activities into scalable business solutions. Provide leadership and oversight to onshore and offshore fuel tax team members while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant fuel tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. Serve as the primary subject matter expert for fuel excise tax matters and partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Information Technology teams to support business initiatives, minimize tax risk, maintain a strong control environment, and drive continuous process improvements. Responsible for managing fuel tax audits, supporting financial reporting requirements, and leveraging technology and automation to enhance compliance efficiency and data accuracy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and manage the onshore and offshore fuel tax teams in the preparation, review, filing, and payment of federal, state, and local fuel excise tax returns, schedules, and related regulatory reports.
- Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel tax reporting obligations are completed accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Manage and review fuel tax accruals, tax journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, tax expense account reconciliations, and related supporting documentation.
- Lead fuel tax audits and examinations by coordinating audit requests, gathering supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and communicating directly with federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
- Manage research, analysis, and resolution of tax notices, assessments, refund claims, and other regulatory matters.
- Maintain and strengthen fuel tax compliance controls, SOX narratives, process documentation, and control monitoring activities to support regulatory compliance and financial reporting requirements.
- Partner with Fuel Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Information Technology teams to identify and resolve tax reporting issues and support business initiatives.
- Research and interpret fuel excise tax laws, regulations, rulings, and emerging developments and communicate business impacts to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Evaluate the tax implications of new products, business initiatives, acquisitions, operational changes, and system implementations.
- Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, automate manual activities, enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.
- Support implementation and optimization of fuel tax and financial systems, including PDI, Avalara, ERP platforms, and other reporting technologies.
- Stay current on fuel excise tax laws, regulations, industry developments, tax rates, and accounting standards through research, professional organizations, continuing education, and industry publications; communicate changes and ensure proper implementation throughout the organization.
- Support departmental and organizational objectives through strong leadership, accountability, collaboration, customer service, and employee development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or related field required; CPA, CMI, MST, or similar certification preferred
- Experience in fuel excise tax, indirect tax, sales and use tax, excise tax, transportation tax, public accounting, or related tax functions.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing employees, offshore resources, vendors, or cross-functional projects.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, reconciliations, financial controls, and compliance documentation.
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with PDI, Avalara, Akore, Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Job duties may change with or without notice.
#LI-KK1
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:
In English
In Spanish
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Fuel Truck Driver
Confirm your OPT dates before applying
Employers in commercial driving often hire on short timelines. Have your EAD card in hand and know your exact authorization end date before applying so you can answer employer questions about your work eligibility confidently and without delay.
Get your CDL before your OPT starts if possible
Most fuel truck positions require a Class A or Class B CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement. Obtaining your CDL before OPT begins means employers see a fully work-authorized, licensed candidate rather than someone still clearing licensing requirements on their clock.
Target companies with established fleet operations
Large fuel distributors, logistics carriers, and petroleum companies with dedicated HR teams are more familiar with EAD-based employment than small owner-operators. Bigger fleets have compliance staff who understand work authorization documentation and are less likely to reject you out of unfamiliarity.
Be upfront about STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, mention the 24-month extension early. Employers hesitant about a short authorization window are more likely to invest in onboarding and training when they know you can legally work for up to three years total.
Emphasize your hazmat endorsement in your application
Fuel transport requires TSA-cleared hazardous materials endorsements, which take time and background checks to obtain. Candidates who already hold this endorsement are immediately more valuable to employers and stand out in a pool of applicants who still need to complete the process.
Prepare documentation that matches your EAD exactly
Commercial driving employers run formal I-9 and DOT background checks. Make sure every document you submit, including your EAD, passport, and student visa, is current and consistent. Discrepancies in dates or name formatting can slow hiring significantly or trigger compliance flags.
Fuel Truck Driver OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as fuel truck drivers in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as fuel truck drivers as long as the role is directly related to their field of study and they hold a valid EAD. Transportation, logistics, and engineering degree holders most commonly qualify. You'll also need a valid CDL with the appropriate endorsements, which is a separate requirement from your OPT authorization.
Does a fuel truck driver job qualify as being related to my degree for OPT purposes?
It depends on your degree field. Transportation management, logistics, supply chain, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering degrees can support a direct connection to fuel truck operations. The key is being able to articulate how the role uses knowledge from your program. Your Designated School Official can help you assess whether the connection is defensible before you accept an offer.
Where can I find fuel truck driver jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, making it the most efficient place to find fuel truck driver roles where employers are already open to work-authorized candidates. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves significant time compared to applying broadly and being screened out during employer background checks.
Do fuel truck driver employers typically understand EAD-based work authorization?
Larger fuel distribution companies and national logistics carriers with dedicated HR and compliance teams generally handle EAD employment routinely. Smaller operators and regional independents are less likely to have experience with it and may decline simply due to unfamiliarity rather than legal restriction. Targeting companies with established fleet operations of 50 or more vehicles significantly improves your odds.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my fuel truck driver job ends before my EAD expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window you must find a new OPT-qualifying job, change your visa status, or prepare to leave the United States. Commercial driving positions can end abruptly due to contract changes or seasonal demand, so maintaining awareness of your authorization timeline is especially important in this field.