“Different people learn in different ways. Some need to see it done. Some need to talk it through. Others need to read and fill out a checklist. The workbook is designed to be used with a structured, instructor‑led program – not as a standalone.
“This is the guide I wish I had when I started hauling fuel.”
The ‘Fuel Hauling’ workbook already is receiving endorsements from working fuel professionals, Benton added.
“Fuel hauling is a simple job, but it demands the same routine at every stop,” Robbie Crais, owner of Siarc Oil & Fuel, said in a news release. “This workbook gets that right. I’d hand this to any new hire before they get behind the wheel.”
Edward Hodge, a fuel transport driver and automation specialist with 12 years of hazmat experience, agreed, saying: “No handbook existed for this job until now. This workbook teaches the fundamentals—loading, unloading, cross‑dump prevention, and critical details like air pressure for internal valves.
“It’s a solid foundation for any new driver.”
The Certified to Lead companion curriculum includes coaching techniques, emergency drill execution, and documentation best practices; and it aligns with DOT 49 CFR §172.704 hazmat trainer requirements, Benton reported.
Both resources were developed based on interviews with veteran fuel haulers and pilot testing at a technical school in Oklahoma City. They are available for individual drivers, fleets, and CDL programs.
Bulk pricing also is available for carriers and schools.
“I’d hand this workbook to any new hire,” said Trudy Black, an asphalt, aviation, and petroleum specialist with over 2 million accident‑free miles. “It covers the basics without cutting corners. Remember: a long, boring shift is better than an exciting one. Exciting means something went wrong.”
