
Owner Operator - Independent (Eastern Fuel Transport - Fairfax, VA Area
Job Description
- Reporting to the designated terminal location prepared to perform contracted delivery services
- Safely and legally operating commercial motor vehicles in accordance with DOT and applicable regulations
- Transporting petroleum products from origin terminals to customer delivery locations
- Operating loading and unloading equipment at terminals and customer sites in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintaining active terminal access credentials and resolving terminal access issues as needed
- Proper handling and accurate completion of all documentation related to transportation services and product delivery
- Maintaining regular communication with dispatch or designated company contact to confirm delivery status
- Promptly notifying the company of delivery issues, delays, or incidents and coordinating resolution
- Representing their business in a professional manner while performing contracted services
- Conducting pre‑trip, enroute, and post‑trip inspections of equipment and documenting vehicle condition as required by law
- Reviewing shipping documents for accuracy and compliance
- Operating commercial vehicles for periods consistent with DOT hours‑of‑service regulations
- Maneuvering equipment in varied traffic, weather, and site conditions, including confined loading and unloading areas
- Safely backing and positioning equipment under all operating conditions
- Handling hoses, valves, and delivery equipment, including bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling as required
- Maintaining all records required under state and federal law, including logs, mileage, and inspection reports
- Performing all services in compliance with applicable laws, safety standards, and contractual requirements
- Reporting accidents, incidents, or safety hazards involving equipment or operations
- Accessing vehicle compartments and trailers using ladders where required
- Promptly reporting delays due to mechanical issues, weather, traffic, or other unforeseen conditions
- Performing fuel delivery activities at customer sites in accordance with safety and environmental standards
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements
- Minimum of three (3) years of prior commercial driving experience
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations related to transportation documentation
- Working knowledge of commercial vehicle safety systems and controls
- Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, and maintenance
- Ability to accept service opportunities that may include early morning, extended, or irregular operating periods
- Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical certification standards
- Successfully pass required DOT drug and alcohol testing, including participation in random testing programs as required by law
- Remaining seated and alert while operating equipment for extended driving periods
- Operating manual transmissions and vehicle control pedals where applicable
- Entering and exiting the vehicle cab multiple times per service period
- Bending, climbing, squatting, reaching, and balancing as required for equipment operation
- Climbing ladders on trailers and equipment
- Standing and walking on varied surfaces including gravel, concrete, and metal
- Opening and closing cargo compartments and performing routine equipment checks
- Handling fuel hoses and delivery equipment in varied environments
- Outdoor work environments with exposure to weather and temperature variations
- Variable service schedules based on customer demand and freight movement
- Extended driving periods, tight delivery windows, traffic congestion, and other conditions inherent to commercial transportation
- Noise and vibration associated with operating commercial motor vehicles
Owner‑Operators are not paid wages or salary and are not eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, or shift differentials.
- All operating expenses
- Equipment, fuel, maintenance, and insurance
- Federal, state, and local taxes