What is tanker driving?
Tanker truck drivers deliver liquid bulk (e.g. water) or dry bulk (e.g. sand) loads, typically in steel tank trailers, and perform hands-on loading and unloading processes with pumps and hoses. Schneider’s leading liquid freight base consists of 75% non-hazardous loads. Discover what kind of tanker driving jobs are available in your area today.
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Solo
More options
All of Schneider’s tanker jobs are for solo drivers. Make sure you explore every option to pick the work type, freight characteristics and the daily, weekly or monthly home time that best fits your goals and needs.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
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Dedicated
Consistent routes
Hauling freight for one customer as a dedicated tanker driver means getting plenty of consistency. You’ll get to know the people you work with and the routes you’ll run, plus any chemical make-ups or unique loading/unloading requirements. With Schneider’s wide selection of tanker loads, you’ll have plenty of home time options to choose from, including daily, multiple times per week, weekly and monthly.
Dedicated tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,350 - $1,650 per week.
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Intermodal
Roads and rails
Intermodal tanker drivers haul freight to and from rail yards, typically near urban environments and large rail hubs. You’ll get home daily or weekly while hauling freight on Schneider’s industry leading, 40-foot tank trailers that are used to transport liquid freight via truck and rail.
Intermodal tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,270 - $1,550 per week.
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Over-the-Road
Long-haul liquid loads
Over-the-road tanker drivers specialize in hauling bulk freight long distances. Maximize your earning potential by staying out for longer mounts of time, getting plenty of miles and earning loading and unloading pay.
Over-the-road tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $87,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,250 - $1,530 per week.
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Regional
Enjoy more home time
Regional tanker drivers deliver loads within a smaller geographic area, which makes it easier to get home more often. This style of driving allows drivers to get home weekly or even multiple times per week, depending on the job and your location.
Regional tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,220 - $1,490 per week.
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Local
Get home daily
Local tanker drivers haul liquid loads close to home, which means daily time at home. These types of drivers enjoy being close to home while still hauling hands-on tanker loads.
Local tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
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Solo
More options
All of Schneider’s tanker jobs are for solo drivers. Make sure you explore every option to pick the work type, freight characteristics and the daily, weekly or monthly home time that best fits your goals and needs.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
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Dedicated
Consistent routes
Hauling freight for one customer as a dedicated tanker driver means getting plenty of consistency. You’ll get to know the people you work with and the routes you’ll run, plus any chemical make-ups or unique loading/unloading requirements. With Schneider’s wide selection of tanker loads, you’ll have plenty of home time options to choose from, including daily, multiple times per week, weekly and monthly.
Dedicated tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,350 - $1,650 per week.
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Intermodal
Roads and rails
Intermodal tanker drivers haul freight to and from rail yards, typically near urban environments and large rail hubs. You’ll get home daily or weekly while hauling freight on Schneider’s industry leading, 40-foot tank trailers that are used to transport liquid freight via truck and rail.
Intermodal tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,270 - $1,550 per week.
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Over-the-Road
Long-haul liquid loads
Over-the-road tanker drivers specialize in hauling bulk freight long distances. Maximize your earning potential by staying out for longer mounts of time, getting plenty of miles and earning loading and unloading pay.
Over-the-road tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $87,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,250 - $1,530 per week.
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Regional
Enjoy more home time
Regional tanker drivers deliver loads within a smaller geographic area, which makes it easier to get home more often. This style of driving allows drivers to get home weekly or even multiple times per week, depending on the job and your location.
Regional tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,220 - $1,490 per week.
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Local
Get home daily
Local tanker drivers haul liquid loads close to home, which means daily time at home. These types of drivers enjoy being close to home while still hauling hands-on tanker loads.
Local tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $96,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,280 - $1,560 per week.
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The ins and outs of tanker driving
Tanker is not your typical truck driving job. See firsthand in the video what makes the driving opportunity so unique – from picking up and unloading product at diverse locations to interacting with a wide-range of customers – and why it is a favorite for so many Schneider drivers.
Why choose tanker driving?
Bigger money
Among the highest paid in Schneider’s fleet, including more accessorial pay.
Hands-on
Loading and unloading tanks provides a nice change of pace to the day-to-day.
Elite paid training
75% of loads are non-hazardous, but you’ll be prepared for 100%.
“My favorite thing about being a tanker driver is that it’s challenging. Every day is something different.”
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