Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Kentucky. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
36,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Kentucky
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 Kentucky, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Tanker drivers in Kentucky typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Louisville and Lexington tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Kentucky 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. Kentucky has 50+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Kentucky are Louisville, Lexington, Covington, Bowling Green. Major employers driving this demand include UPS Worldport (Louisville), Toyota (Georgetown), Ford (Louisville).
Our Kentucky tanker driver pool draws from 36,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. UPS Worldport makes Louisville the air-freight-to-ground connection hub.