Also called: Fuel Truck Driver, Propane Delivery Driver
Delivers gasoline, diesel, or propane to gas stations, farms, and homes.
A fuel driver loads at a terminal before dawn, drives to gas stations to fill underground tanks, follows strict safety steps, and in winter delivers heating fuel to homes.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
Ways in: Certification, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Commercial Driving (trade school).
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-3032: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Hooking up hoses and safe hazmat delivery at each stop keep a human on the truck.
Classes: Chemistry, Driver's education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3032.
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