Hire Tanker Drivers in New Jersey
Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in New Jersey. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$66,000-$84,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in New Jersey
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials
- Experience:1+ years tanker-specific experience
- Wage Range:$66,000-$84,000/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
New Jersey Market for Tanker Drivers
Top Cities for Tanker Hiring in New Jersey
#1
Newark
#2
Jersey City
#3
Edison
#4
Elizabeth
#5
Camden
#6
Linden
Employers Driving Tanker Demand in New Jersey
Port Newark-ElizabethAmazon (10+ FCs)Johnson & JohnsonCampbell SoupSysco
Why Hire Tanker Drivers in New Jersey
Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port
Highest density of warehouse space per square mile in the US
Proximity to NYC creates unlimited last-mile delivery demand
Pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor needs specialized drivers
Highest per-mile rates in the Northeast reflect demand
What Our Tanker Drivers Bring to Your New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQ
Our typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In New Jersey, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Tanker drivers in New Jersey typically earn $66,000-$84,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Newark and Jersey City tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in New Jersey 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. New Jersey has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in New Jersey are Newark, Jersey City, Edison, Elizabeth. Major employers driving this demand include Port Newark-Elizabeth, Amazon (10+ FCs), Johnson & Johnson.
Our New Jersey tanker driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 71% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Port Newark-Elizabeth is the busiest East Coast container port.