Hire Tanker Drivers

Tanker drivers in our network handle liquid bulk freight — from fuel and chemicals to food-grade liquids and crude oil. Every driver carries the required Tanker endorsement, and many hold Hazmat as well. These specialists understand surge dynamics, loading rack procedures, and the critical safety protocols that tanker operations demand.

Tanker Driver Requirements

CDL Class

Class A

Endorsements

Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials

Min. Experience

1+ years tanker-specific experience

Wage Range

$0.65-$0.95/mile

Special Requirements

Tanker endorsement (N) required; Hazmat (H) for chemical/fuel loads
Loading rack and unloading procedure knowledge
Understanding of surge/slosh dynamics during braking and cornering
Chemical compatibility awareness for multi-product tanks

Our Tanker Driver Pool

5,100+ nationwide

Qualified Drivers

72-120 hours

Avg. Placement Time

$0.65-$0.95/mile

Avg. Wage Range

Tanker Hiring Challenges We Solve

Tanker endorsement limits the eligible driver pool

Hazmat adds another layer of screening (TSA background check)

Tanker rollovers are among the most serious trucking accidents

Chemical exposure liability increases insurance costs

Loading rack errors can cause environmental incidents

What Our Tanker Drivers Bring

Among the highest-paying equipment specialties

Strong demand from oil, chemical, and food-grade industries

Endorsements create a competitive moat — fewer drivers qualify

Many tanker positions are local or regional with home-time

Fuel haulers often receive fuel discounts as a perk

Hire Tanker Drivers by State

Select a state to see tanker driver availability, wages, and market conditions.

ALAlabamamoderate AKAlaskamoderate AZArizonahigh ARArkansashigh CACaliforniavery high COColoradomoderate CTConnecticutmoderate DEDelawaremoderate FLFloridavery high GAGeorgiavery high HIHawaiilow IDIdahomoderate ILIllinoisvery high INIndianavery high IAIowamoderate KSKansasmoderate KYKentuckyvery high LALouisianavery high MEMainelow MDMarylandhigh MAMassachusettsmoderate MIMichiganhigh MNMinnesotamoderate MSMississippimoderate MOMissourihigh MTMontanavery high NENebraskamoderate NVNevadamoderate NHNew Hampshirelow NJNew Jerseyvery high NMNew Mexicomoderate NYNew Yorkvery high NCNorth Carolinahigh NDNorth Dakotavery high OHOhiovery high OKOklahomavery high OROregonmoderate PAPennsylvaniavery high RIRhode Islandlow SCSouth Carolinahigh SDSouth Dakotalow TNTennesseevery high TXTexasvery high UTUtahmoderate VTVermontlow VAVirginiavery high WAWashingtonhigh WVWest Virginiamoderate DCWashington DCmoderate WIWisconsinhigh WYWyominglow

Other Equipment Types

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Tanker Driver Staffing FAQ

Not all, but many do. Every tanker driver carries the Tanker (N) endorsement. For loads involving hazardous materials (fuel, chemicals, crude), we specifically match drivers who hold both the Tanker (N) and Hazmat (H) endorsements and have passed the TSA background check.

Our tanker drivers haul petroleum products, industrial chemicals, food-grade liquids (milk, juice, vegetable oil), crude oil, propane/LPG, water, and agricultural chemicals. We match the driver's specific experience to your product type.

Tanker operations carry elevated risk, so we apply extra scrutiny: we review the driver's tanker-specific accident history, check for rollover incidents, verify loading rack experience, and confirm their understanding of surge dynamics through a practical assessment.

Yes. Food-grade tanker drivers in our pool understand kosher/sanitary wash requirements, FDA food safety regulations, and product contamination prevention. We verify that drivers assigned to food-grade loads have specific experience with food-grade tanker operations.

Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania lead in tanker demand due to oil and gas operations. The Gulf Coast chemical corridor (Houston to New Orleans) is the single highest-demand zone. California and the Midwest have strong demand for food-grade and fuel tanker drivers.

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Hire Tanker Drivers

Tanker Driver Requirements

CDL Class

Class A

Endorsements

Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials

Min. Experience

1+ years tanker-specific experience

Wage Range

$0.65-$0.95/mile

Special Requirements

Tanker endorsement (N) required; Hazmat (H) for chemical/fuel loads
Loading rack and unloading procedure knowledge
Understanding of surge/slosh dynamics during braking and cornering
Chemical compatibility awareness for multi-product tanks

Our Tanker Driver Pool

5,100+ nationwide

Qualified Drivers

72-120 hours

Avg. Placement Time

$0.65-$0.95/mile

Avg. Wage Range

Tanker Hiring Challenges We Solve

Tanker endorsement limits the eligible driver pool

Hazmat adds another layer of screening (TSA background check)

Tanker rollovers are among the most serious trucking accidents

Chemical exposure liability increases insurance costs

Loading rack errors can cause environmental incidents

What Our Tanker Drivers Bring

Among the highest-paying equipment specialties

Strong demand from oil, chemical, and food-grade industries

Endorsements create a competitive moat — fewer drivers qualify

Many tanker positions are local or regional with home-time

Fuel haulers often receive fuel discounts as a perk

Tanker Driver Staffing FAQ