Hire Tanker Drivers in Maine
Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Maine. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
8,500+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Maine
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials
- Experience:1+ years tanker-specific experience
- Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/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
Maine Market for Tanker Drivers
Top Cities for Tanker Hiring in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Employers Driving Tanker Demand in Maine
Bath Iron WorksSAPPI (paper)Hannaford DistributionLobster co-opsCianbro
Why Hire Tanker Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
What Our Tanker Drivers Bring to Your Maine 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
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Hiring Tanker Drivers in Maine — FAQ
Our typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Tanker drivers in Maine typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Maine 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. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
Our Maine tanker driver pool draws from 8,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.