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Pilot Flying J is hiring a CDL A Local Fuel Transport Driver in Bakersfield, CA to transport fuel products (gas, diesel, DEF, bio-diesel and renewable diesel) locally to our facilities throughout the Bakersfield area. Drivers will start on the night shift, be home daily, enjoy exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities.
Compensation
• Hourly Rate: $28-$31
• $28 starting rate during training
• Increase after training dependent on shift
• Annual Pay: $103,000-$107,000
• Overtime pay after 40 hours worked
• Annual pay based on 57.5-hour work week
• Bonuses:
• Driver Referral Bonus: $1,000, paid in 1 payment at 90 days
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
Benefits & Perks
• Excellent benefits beginning on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment:
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Multiple plans to choose from
• Wellness benefits
• EAP program
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD)
• Short-term disability insurance (STD)
• Long-term care program
• 401K with match of 100% on first 3% contributed and 50% on next 2% contributed, match begins after 1 year
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Dependent care account (DCA)
• Healthcare spending account (HSA)
• 6 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation Pay:
• 1 week after 1 year of service
• Paid Orientation/training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Perks: Cell phone stipend, Fuel cards, uniforms, restaurant/retail discounts, terminal services, free truck washes, and more
Home Time, Route, & Schedule
• Home time: Home daily, no overnights
• Schedule: 5 days on, 2 consecutive days off, specific days will vary
• Drivers will start on night shift
• 55-60 hours per week
• Route: Local routes around the Bakersfield area
• Level of Touch: Load and unload
• Slip seating
Equipment
• Newer model fleet (average age of two years)
• 2019-2022 Model trucks – Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt
• Best in class features:
• Anti-Lock Braking Systems
• Roll Stability Control on both tractors and trailers
• Forward Collision Mitigation
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Warning
• AI Cameras
• Manual Transmission
• Forward & driver facing cameras, event triggered
Qualifications
• Must be at least 23 years of age
• Must have a valid CDL A license
• TWIC, Hazmat, Tanker endorsements required prior to employment
• Must have a minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer within the last 3 years
• Can not have automatic restriction
• DUI/DWI: None within the last seven years. No DUI/DWIs in a commercial vehicle
• No citations/violations for Driving While Suspended, Disqualified, or Expired in the last six months
• Applicant must have no more than three moving violations in the last three years. No serious traffic violations* in the last two years.
• Criminal background check required
• Must be able to pass a complete DOT physical, drug screen including hair follicle testing and road test
• Driver must live within 45 miles of Bakersfield, CA
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.
