Hire Tanker Drivers in Colorado
Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Colorado. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$64,000-$82,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials
- Experience:1+ years tanker-specific experience
- Wage Range:$64,000-$82,000/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
Colorado Market for Tanker Drivers
Top Cities for Tanker Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Tanker Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Tanker Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Tanker Drivers Bring to Your Colorado Operation
- Among the highest-paying equipment specialties
- Strong demand from oil, chemical, and food-grade industries
- Endorsements create a competitive moat — fewer drivers qualify
- Many tanker positions are local or regional with home-time
- Fuel haulers often receive fuel discounts as a perk
Other Equipment Types in Colorado
Hiring Tanker Drivers in Colorado — FAQ
Our typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In Colorado, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Tanker drivers in Colorado typically earn $64,000-$82,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Colorado 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. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado tanker driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.