Tanker truck driving jobs
What is tanker driving?
Tanker truck drivers deliver liquid bulk (e.g. water) or dry bulk (e.g. sand) loads, typically in steel tank trailers, and perform hands-on loading and unloading processes with pumps and hoses. Schneider’s leading liquid freight base consists of 75% non-hazardous loads, but we provide industry-leading training so tanker drivers are well prepared for every load they haul. Discover what kind of tanker trucking jobs are available in your area today.
Solo
More options
All of Schneider’s CDL A tanker jobs are for solo drivers. Make sure you explore every option to pick the work type, freight characteristics and the daily, weekly or monthly home time that best fits your goals and needs.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of 108,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
Dedicated
Consistent routes
Hauling freight for one customer as a dedicated tanker driver means getting plenty of consistency. You’ll get to know the people you work with and the routes you’ll run, plus any chemical make-ups or unique loading/unloading requirements. With Schneider’s wide selection of tanker loads, you’ll have plenty of home time options to choose from, including daily, multiple times per week, weekly and monthly.
Dedicated tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $106,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,350 - $1,650 per week.
Intermodal
Roads and rails
Intermodal tanker drivers haul freight to and from rail yards, typically near urban environments and large rail hubs. You’ll get home daily or weekly while hauling freight on Schneider’s industry-leading 40-foot tank trailers, the first to be used to transport liquid freight via truck and rail.
Intermodal tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $105,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,270 - $1,550 per week.
Over-the-Road
Long-haul liquid loads
Over-the-road tanker drivers specialize in hauling bulk freight long distances. Maximize your earning potential by staying out for longer amounts of time, getting plenty of miles and earning loading and unloading pay.
Over-the-road tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $104,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,250 - $1,530 per week.
Regional
Enjoy more home time
Regional tanker drivers deliver loads within a smaller area, making it easier to get home more often to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. This style of driving allows drivers to get home weekly or even multiple times per week, depending on the job and your location.
Regional tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,220 - $1,490 per week.
Local
Get home daily
Local tanker drivers haul liquid loads close to home, which means daily time at home. These types of drivers enjoy being close to home while still hauling hands-on tanker loads.
Local tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $119,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
Solo
More options
All of Schneider’s CDL A tanker jobs are for solo drivers. Make sure you explore every option to pick the work type, freight characteristics and the daily, weekly or monthly home time that best fits your goals and needs.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of 108,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
Dedicated
Consistent routes
Hauling freight for one customer as a dedicated tanker driver means getting plenty of consistency. You’ll get to know the people you work with and the routes you’ll run, plus any chemical make-ups or unique loading/unloading requirements. With Schneider’s wide selection of tanker loads, you’ll have plenty of home time options to choose from, including daily, multiple times per week, weekly and monthly.
Dedicated tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $106,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,350 - $1,650 per week.
Intermodal
Roads and rails
Intermodal tanker drivers haul freight to and from rail yards, typically near urban environments and large rail hubs. You’ll get home daily or weekly while hauling freight on Schneider’s industry-leading 40-foot tank trailers, the first to be used to transport liquid freight via truck and rail.
Intermodal tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $105,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,270 - $1,550 per week.
Over-the-Road
Long-haul liquid loads
Over-the-road tanker drivers specialize in hauling bulk freight long distances. Maximize your earning potential by staying out for longer amounts of time, getting plenty of miles and earning loading and unloading pay.
Over-the-road tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $104,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,250 - $1,530 per week.
Regional
Enjoy more home time
Regional tanker drivers deliver loads within a smaller area, making it easier to get home more often to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. This style of driving allows drivers to get home weekly or even multiple times per week, depending on the job and your location.
Regional tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,220 - $1,490 per week.
Local
Get home daily
Local tanker drivers haul liquid loads close to home, which means daily time at home. These types of drivers enjoy being close to home while still hauling hands-on tanker loads.
Local tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $119,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
The ins and outs of tanker driving
Why choose tanker driving?
Bigger money
Be among the highest paid in Schneider’s fleet and earn accessorial pay.
Hands-on
Loading and unloading tanks provides a nice change of pace to the day-to-day.
Elite paid training
Our hands-on safety training ensures tanker drivers are prepared for the loading and unloading processes that come with hauling this type of freight.
“My favorite thing about being a tanker driver is that it’s challenging. Every day is something different.”
