Tanker Trucking in Tyler, TX

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for tanker owner-operators in Tyler.

$3.41

Rate / Mile

$25,575

Est. Gross / Month

$16,624

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Tanker Trucking

Tanker trucks transport liquid cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, food-grade liquids, and water. Hazmat endorsement is typically required. Limited carrier pool supports strong rates.

Tanker Market in the South Central

The South Central region is America's tanker freight capital. Houston's petrochemical complex, refineries along the Gulf Coast, and crude oil transport from the Permian Basin create unmatched tanker demand. Hazmat-endorsed tanker carriers in this region can command premium rates, especially for specialized chemical loads. The region's pipeline network doesn't eliminate tanker demand — it actually creates supplemental distribution work.

Top Tanker Lanes from Tyler

Houston TX → Beaumont TX

Midland TX → Houston TX

Baton Rouge LA → New Orleans LA

Oklahoma City OK → Tulsa OK

Why Tyler for Tanker

Key Industries

Grocery distribution
HVAC manufacturing
Healthcare
Oil & gas (legacy East Texas field)
Rose horticulture

Key Highways

US-69SH-31SH-64Loop 323US-271I-20 (25 miles north via US-69)

Top Shippers

Brookshire Grocery Company
Trane Technologies
East Texas Medical Center
UT Health East Texas

Distribution Centers Near Tyler

Brookshire Grocery Company DC (Tyler)

Trane Technologies shipping center

Dollar General DC (nearby)

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Tanker Trucking in Tyler — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Tyler is $3.41 per loaded mile. This reflects the South Central regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a tanker owner-operator based in Tyler can expect approximately $25,575 gross monthly revenue and around $16,624 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Tyler market include: Houston TX → Beaumont TX, Midland TX → Houston TX, Baton Rouge LA → New Orleans LA, Oklahoma City OK → Tulsa OK. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Tyler is located in the South Central freight region with key industries including grocery distribution, hvac manufacturing, healthcare. Access to US-69, SH-31, SH-64 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Tyler include US-69, SH-31, SH-64, Loop 323, US-271, I-20 (25 miles north via US-69). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.