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Pilot Flying J

Class A CDL - Fuel Truck Driver

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$46,870 / year median in Illinois

-20% projected decline

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Job Description

Class A CDL
  • Refined Fuel Driver
  • Effingham, IL Estimated Annual:
    $89,000
  • 98,000/year
Pay:
$27.50
  • 30.00/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. The right truck driver candidate will have: 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 $25.
50 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.
Pay:
$27.50
  • 30 / Hour Apply Now Job Details Job Title Class A CDL
  • Fuel Truck Driver Position Type Full Time Date Posted 08/27/2026 Career Area Drivers Location(s) Effingham, IL 62401, United States Job ID 31e09673-531a-401f-a84c-6f20d4928ab9 Reference Number Apply Now Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email