Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Alabama. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
28,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Alabama
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials
Experience:1+ years tanker-specific experience
Wage Range:$57,000-$73,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
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 typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In Alabama, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Tanker drivers in Alabama typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Birmingham and Mobile tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Alabama need a Class A CDL with Tanker (N) and Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials endorsements. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Alabama has 45+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Alabama are Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery. Major employers driving this demand include Mercedes-Benz (Tuscaloosa), Honda Manufacturing (Lincoln), Amazon BHM1.
Our Alabama tanker driver pool draws from 28,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Low cost of living makes Alabama wages competitive.