Hire Tanker Drivers in Tennessee
Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Tennessee. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
48,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Tennessee
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
Tennessee Market for Tanker Drivers
Top Cities for Tanker Hiring in Tennessee
#1
Nashville
#2
Memphis
#3
Knoxville
#4
Chattanooga
#5
Clarksville
Employers Driving Tanker Demand in Tennessee
FedEx SuperHub (Memphis)Amazon BNA2-BNA7Nissan (Smyrna)Pilot Flying J HQWalmart DCs
Why Hire Tanker Drivers in Tennessee
Memphis FedEx SuperHub — overnight freight capital of the US
No state income tax — excellent recruiting tool
Nashville fastest-growing distribution market in the Southeast
I-40/I-65/I-24 intersection creates superior freight connectivity
Pilot Flying J HQ — driver-friendly infrastructure
What Our Tanker Drivers Bring to Your Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Hiring Tanker Drivers in Tennessee — FAQ
Our typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In Tennessee, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Tanker drivers in Tennessee typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Nashville and Memphis tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Tennessee 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. Tennessee has 60+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Tennessee are Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga. Major employers driving this demand include FedEx SuperHub (Memphis), Amazon BNA2-BNA7, Nissan (Smyrna).
Our Tennessee tanker driver pool draws from 48,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 64% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Memphis FedEx SuperHub — overnight freight capital of the US.