Tanker freight may include fuel, food-grade liquids, chemicals, or industrial products with different handling rules.
CDL job category
Tanker Trucking Jobs
Tanker CDL jobs move liquid or dry liquid-like commodities in specialized trailers. Fuel, food-grade, chemical, and industrial tanker roles have different endorsement, loading, safety, and schedule requirements, so drivers should compare the freight and carrier training carefully.
Compare tanker endorsement and HazMat requirements, loading procedures, PPE, washouts, and equipment type.
Some tanker roles offer local home time while others use regional or OTR lanes tied to terminals and plants.
Current matching jobs
Active public jobs from approved carriers. Listings update as companies post or pause roles.
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CDL-A Owner Operator Tanker Driver - Local Runs
Penn Tank Lines
Florida | Local | Tanker
Penn Tank Lines promotes local CDL-A tanker owner operator opportunities with home-daily routes, set schedules, weekly settlements, cargo and liability coverage, and support programs for independent contractors. Tanker and hazmat endorsements are required.
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CDL Class A Hazmat Tanker Driver
Coraluzzo/Torrissi Transport
East Coast terminals | $70,000+/year | Local | Tanker
Coraluzzo and Torrissi list driver openings for Class A hazmat tanker drivers across terminals. Public career details include local work, benefits, safety programs, uniforms, vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), and tank/hazmat endorsement requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What endorsements do tanker drivers need?
Many tanker jobs require a tanker endorsement, and fuel or chemical work may also require HazMat. The exact requirement depends on the cargo and the carrier.
Are tanker jobs local or OTR?
Both are available. Fuel and food-grade operations often have terminal-based local or regional routes, while industrial and specialty carriers may run longer lanes.
What should I ask about tanker training?
Ask about loading and unloading procedures, PPE, hose and valve handling, inspections, spill response, washouts, and the time provided for safe training.
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