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Velocity Rail Solutions, Inc. has a history dating back to 1996. Velocity has long-term fixed contracts with Class I Railroads to fuel and/or service locomotives using specialized equipment. We have dedicated trucks that operate 24/7 365 days a year. We work in all types of weather, and our work is not seasonal. Pay you can count on!!!
Highlights:
- $100,000 - $103,000 +Annual earnings + Annual Bonus
- Home Daily!
- Paid weekly
- 60-60-48 hour rotational dayshift schedule 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday Through Thursday with Friday and Saturday off!
- Guaranteed overtime
- Class A CDL with hazardous materials and tanker endorsements required.
- Medical-High and Low-Deductible plans with set copays and prescription amounts (Individual and Family coverage)
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k - give 5% get 4% match, fully vested in matching funds immediately
- Company paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Short term Disability
- Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
- Healthcare flex spending account
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal EASE (Legal and Financial Assistance)
- Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO
- Annual Work boot Reimbursement
- Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
We offer hourly pay with built-in Overtime on a weekly basis! Paid training! Plus, we offer "Paid Holidays", whether you are scheduled to work or not! Vacation time starts to accrue on day one, even while you are in training. You can use it as you accrue it, carry it over, let it build up, or cash it out! No need to wait 1 year for vacation time to be available! We also have a full benefits package available after 60 days of employment. Drivers find out our benefit offerings, low deductibles, premiums, our 5% match on our 401K with immediate vesting and they know how much we care about drivers and their families!
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
Major Purpose: The Site Leader is the production level employee responsible for assisting the Regional Manager in providing superior and safe customer service through the implementation of the VRS Operating System at the worksite. The Site Leader will report directly to the Regional Manager and assist in the necessary business processes as directed.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
- Performs the production tasks of a Direct to Locomotive Fueler.
- Ensures their location is consistently turning in accurate reports to their Coordinator on time (FAR, BOL, Time sheets, and Purchase Card Receipts, etc.)
- Ensures Eagle eye, Geotab, and ADP time keeping compliance are implemented for all drivers.
- Ensures Third Party Audits are meeting VRS and Customer Standards.
- Develops the site customer(s) relationship by:
- Maintaining contact with the customer at the local level to ensure that we have a complete understanding of the customer’s needs, schedule, special service requests, etc.
- Communicating service deviations, customer complaints and service failures to their Regional Manager and responding as instructed.
- Participating in root cause analysis of service failures and in the development of corrective actions and implementing identified solutions.
- Participating in customer discussions and assisting in documenting responses.
- Assists the Regional Manager by ensuring that site employees are hired, trained, and treated right by:
- Working with the Recruiting Manager and Regional Manager throughout the hiring process to ensure that all steps are completed and that the best possible candidate for the position is identified and hired.
- Trains, and/or delegates, training of new hires as required by the training standards. Proctors written knowledge exams of standard operating procedures and conducts proficiency exercises.
- Conducting and documenting monthly communication meetings. Follows up with absent employees to ensure all topics discussed are understood.
- Promotes safety values and champions that commitment by:
- Believe that our goal of Zero Occurrences is achievable and helps everyone else at the site understand the importance of safety;
- Attend Lead Safety Specialist Meetings (if applicable) and Regional Meetings
- Ensure that the requirements of the Safety, Health and Environment section of the VRS Operating System is developed and implemented at the site:
- Involves others at the site in Observations that are being performed and ensuring that corrective actions are made
- Work with the Regional Manager and Safety Manager to ensure that the operation is compliant with all local, state and federal regulatory requirements (DOT, FRA, ETC.), as well as any customer specific safety rules and expectations, particularly PPE.
- Understanding and training all site employees in the use of the Emergency Response and Security plan.
- Works with the Regional Manager and Safety Manager to ensure all Driver qualification files are complete for all DOT team members.
- Ensure that assets (equipment) are properly maintained and repaired by:
- Ensure all back up equipment has been in operation for the past 14 days.
- Establishing and maintaining service records, maintenance files and a schedule of service intervals for all equipment assigned to the location in Zendu.
- Ensuring that the established Asset Maintenance program is followed, tracking next service dates in Zendu.
- Creates a professional work atmosphere by:
- Enforcing the expectation of projecting a professional branding image;
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must have Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
- No Automatic Restriction. Equipment is manual.
- Must be able to clear all background checks required by the Company, customer and government.
- Individuals are responsible for always maintaining all required licenses and certifications in a current and valid status.
- Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.
- Must be able to read, write and understand English to communicate effectively with employees, management, and customers in verbal and written form.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Computer skills are necessary and intermediate skills desirable.
- Must be willing to work a variety of shifts which at times may include nights, weekends and holidays.
- You must be available to operations at any hour of the day and in case of an emergency, be able to respond to the worksite.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred
- Strong background in diagnosing issues with industrial pumping and hydraulic systems, coordinating with repair shops for resolution, and ensuring minimal operational downtime.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to consistently bend, stoop, kneel and climb on and off elevated surfaces
· Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
· Willing to work with liquid non-hazardous & dry bulk materials
· Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
· May have to walk long distances and climb in and out of the truck multiple times a day.
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Who's Hiring
- Schneider37

- Gemini Motor Transport24

- Altom Transport13

- SRM Concrete12

- 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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