Owner Operator - Independent (Eastern Fuel Transport - Fairfax, VA Area

Independent Owner‑Operator – Eastern TransportCompany OverviewJRP is a full‑service, consultative fuel provider serving commercial, government, residential, and retail markets nationwide. Services include a nationwide fuel card program, bulk and strategic delivery services, fixed and hedged pricing programs, inventory management, and customized fuel solutions. James River Petroleum is headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, with satellite offices in Georgia.JRP contracts with qualified Owner‑Operators to provide petroleum transportation services in support of customer delivery requirements.Position SummaryThe Owner‑Operator is an independent contractor engaged to transport and deliver petroleum products to customer locations. The Owner‑Operator performs services using their professional judgment, expertise, and equipment while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing commercial motor vehicle operations and the transportation of hazardous materials.Nothing in this position description shall be construed to create an employer‑employee relationship.Scope Of Services / ResponsibilitiesThe Owner‑Operator is responsible for the safe, lawful, and timely transportation of petroleum products, including but not limited to:Reporting to the designated terminal location prepared to perform contracted delivery servicesSafely and legally operating commercial motor vehicles in accordance with DOT and applicable regulationsTransporting petroleum products from origin terminals to customer delivery locationsOperating loading and unloading equipment at terminals and customer sites in a safe and efficient mannerMaintaining active terminal access credentials and resolving terminal access issues as neededProper handling and accurate completion of all documentation related to transportation services and product deliveryMaintaining regular communication with dispatch or designated company contact to confirm delivery statusPromptly notifying the company of delivery issues, delays, or incidents and coordinating resolutionRepresenting their business in a professional manner while performing contracted servicesSERVICE ACTIVITIESOwner‑Operator duties may include, but are not limited to:Conducting pre‑trip, enroute, and post‑trip inspections of equipment and documenting vehicle condition as required by lawReviewing shipping documents for accuracy and complianceOperating commercial vehicles for periods consistent with DOT hours‑of‑service regulationsManeuvering equipment in varied traffic, weather, and site conditions, including confined loading and unloading areasSafely backing and positioning equipment under all operating conditionsHandling hoses, valves, and delivery equipment, including bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling as requiredMaintaining all records required under state and federal law, including logs, mileage, and inspection reportsPerforming all services in compliance with applicable laws, safety standards, and contractual requirementsReporting accidents, incidents, or safety hazards involving equipment or operationsAccessing vehicle compartments and trailers using ladders where requiredPromptly reporting delays due to mechanical issues, weather, traffic, or other unforeseen conditionsPerforming fuel delivery activities at customer sites in accordance with safety and environmental standardsQualifications & EligibilityOwner‑Operators must meet the following minimum qualifications:Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and hazardous materials endorsementsMinimum of three (3) years of prior commercial driving experienceAbility to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations related to transportation documentationWorking knowledge of commercial vehicle safety systems and controlsKnowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, and maintenanceAbility to accept service opportunities that may include early morning, extended, or irregular operating periodsMeet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical certification standardsSuccessfully pass required DOT drug and alcohol testing, including participation in random testing programs as required by lawPhysical RequirementsOwner‑Operators must be physically capable of performing required transportation services, including:Remaining seated and alert while operating equipment for extended driving periodsOperating manual transmissions and vehicle control pedals where applicableEntering and exiting the vehicle cab multiple times per service periodBending, climbing, squatting, reaching, and balancing as required for equipment operationClimbing ladders on trailers and equipmentStanding and walking on varied surfaces including gravel, concrete, and metalOpening and closing cargo compartments and performing routine equipment checksHandling fuel hoses and delivery equipment in varied environmentsWORKING CONDITIONSOwner‑Operators performing services may encounter:Outdoor work environments with exposure to weather and temperature variationsVariable service schedules based on customer demand and freight movementExtended driving periods, tight delivery windows, traffic congestion, and other conditions inherent to commercial transportationNoise and vibration associated with operating commercial motor vehiclesCompensationCompensation is contract‑based and determined in accordance with the Independent Contractor Agreement.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.Owner‑Operators are solely responsible for:All operating expensesEquipment, fuel, maintenance, and insuranceFederal, state, and local taxes