Tanker Driver Jobs

Tanker Driver jobs are open across petroleum, chemical, food-grade, and municipal water industries, from entry-level regional haul to senior over-the-road and hazmat specialist roles, with common specializations in liquid bulk transport, tanker safety, and multi-compartment operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles309+
Top stateTexas
Top employerSchneider
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type96% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Velocity Rail Solutions
Class A CDL Driver | Locomotive Fueling Supervisor | Hazmat & Tanker | Home Daily | $100,000 - $103,000 + Annually
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Velocity Rail Solutions
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Class A CDL Driver | Locomotive Fueling Supervisor | Hazmat & Tanker | Home Daily | $100,000 - $103,000 + Annually
Velocity Rail Solutions
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $103k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Energy Dispatch
Fuel Tanker Truck Driver Needed – Local Miles – Home Daily – Nights
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Energy Dispatch
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Fuel Tanker Truck Driver Needed – Local Miles – Home Daily – Nights
Energy Dispatch
Birmingham, Alabama
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Frederick Bros. Oil & Propane
Oil & Propane Delivery Driver Oxford Maine (CDL B Tanker and Hazmat Required)
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Frederick Bros. Oil & Propane
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Oil & Propane Delivery Driver Oxford Maine (CDL B Tanker and Hazmat Required)
Frederick Bros. Oil & Propane
Oxford, Maine
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$25 - $35/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Millstadt Rendering
Route Driver CDL Class A Tanker Endorse
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Millstadt Rendering
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Route Driver CDL Class A Tanker Endorse
Millstadt Rendering
Belleville, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$32 - $33/hr
On-Site
11-50

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Velocity Rail Solutions
Class A CDL Hazmat & Tanker Driver | Locomotive Fueling & Service | Home Daily | $91,000 - $93,000+ Annually - Cannot Live in Philly
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Velocity Rail Solutions
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Class A CDL Hazmat & Tanker Driver | Locomotive Fueling & Service | Home Daily | $91,000 - $93,000+ Annually - Cannot Live in Philly
Velocity Rail Solutions
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$91k - $93k/yr
DOT Physical Certification

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Tanker Driver Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Schneider
    Schneider37
  • Gemini Motor Transport
    Gemini Motor Transport24
  • Altom Transport
    Altom Transport13
  • SRM Concrete
    SRM Concrete12
  • Andrews Logistics
    Andrews Logistics7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Food & Beverage
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tanker driver jobs.

  • Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements
  • Minimum two years of verifiable commercial driving experience
  • Clean MVR with no major violations in the past three years
  • Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening
  • Experience operating multi-compartment or pressurized tank trailers
  • Familiarity with DOT hazardous materials regulations and placarding requirements

Tips for Your Tanker Driver Job Search

List every endorsement on your resume

Tanker driver postings screen hard on CDL class and endorsements before a recruiter reads anything else. Put your Class A CDL, Hazmat, Tanker, and any TWIC card on the top line of your resume, not buried in a credentials section at the bottom.

Target listings by cargo type early

Petroleum, food-grade, and chemical hauling each have different compliance requirements and carrier cultures. Filter openings by the commodity you have documented experience with so your application speaks directly to what that dispatcher needs on day one.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists tanker driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Document your clean safety record clearly

Carriers pull your PSP report and MVR before they call you back. If your record is clean, say so explicitly in your cover message and include your years accident-free. Leaving it unstated forces a recruiter to assume otherwise and move to the next applicant.

Prepare for a pre-hire road skills test

Most tanker carriers require a company-administered road test before an offer, separate from your CDL. Practice hooking and unhooking the tanker, confirming proper placarding, and walking through a pre-trip inspection out loud so you can demonstrate it confidently on the day.

Negotiate home-time terms before accepting

Pay rate matters, but tanker drivers often leave roles over home-time schedules that were never clearly defined at hire. Ask the recruiter for the specific number of nights out per week in writing before you accept, not after your first dispatch.

Tanker Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most tanker drivers?

The companies hiring the most tanker drivers right now include Schneider, Gemini Motor Transport, and Altom Transport, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Petroleum distribution, chemical logistics, and food-grade carriers consistently account for the highest posting volume across the country.

How many tanker driver jobs are remote?

About 4% of tanker driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, road-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow any remote work are dispatching coordination, fleet compliance review, and driver training and safety instruction, which sometimes operate partly off-site.

How do you become a tanker driver?

You start by earning a Class A CDL at an accredited commercial driving school, then add the Tanker and Hazmat endorsements by passing the corresponding knowledge tests at your state DMV. Most entry-level tanker carriers require at least one year of general CDL-A experience before they'll put you in a tanker. From there, completing a DOT physical, passing a pre-employment drug screen, and maintaining a clean MVR are standard requirements before your first tanker dispatch.

Can I get hired as a tanker driver with little experience?

Yes, some carriers hire CDL-A drivers with limited experience into a tanker trainee or co-driver role, particularly in food-grade and water hauling where cargo hazard levels are lower. Your strongest asset is a clean driving record. Completing a recognized tanker safety course before applying and emphasizing any flatbed or bulk commodity driving on your resume helps close the experience gap with recruiters who are willing to train.

What does the tanker driver interview process look like?

A typical tanker driver hiring process starts with a phone screen focused on your CDL class, endorsements, and MVR history. If that clears, you'll complete a formal application and authorize the carrier to pull your PSP report and employment verification. Most carriers then schedule an in-person or video interview with a safety manager, followed by a company road test and pre-employment drug screen before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to tanker driver jobs?

You can find and apply to tanker driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your CDL class, endorsements, and cargo experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.

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