Hire Tanker Drivers in Texas
Access our pool of pre-screened tanker drivers in Texas. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years tanker-specific experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$61,000-$78,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Tanker Driver Requirements in Texas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:Tanker (N), Hazmat (H) for hazardous materials
- Experience:1+ years tanker-specific experience
- Wage Range:$61,000-$78,000/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
Texas Market for Tanker Drivers
Top Cities for Tanker Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Tanker Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Tanker Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Tanker Drivers Bring to Your Texas 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 Texas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for tanker drivers is 72-120 hours. In Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Tanker drivers in Texas typically earn $61,000-$78,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Tanker drivers in Texas 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. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for tanker driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas tanker driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.