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Knight-Swift Transportation Tanker Jobs

Drive tanker for Knight-Swift Transportation. Pay: $61,000 - $104,000. Phoenix, AZ.

CDL-A$61,000 - $104,000

Pay Range

$61,000 - $104,000

CDL Required

CDL-A

Min Experience

Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy)

Fleet Size

18,000+ trucks

Tanker Driving at Knight-Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation operates a dedicated tanker division with 18,000+ trucks across their network. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Knight-Swift Transportation offers otr, regional, dedicated, refrigerated, intermodal positions for qualified tanker drivers. Knight-Swift is the largest full truckload carrier in North America, formed by the 2017 merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation. The company operates an enormous fleet with opportunities across every division and geography.

Benefits at Knight-Swift Transportation

  • CDL training academy (Swift)
  • Health insurance with multiple plan options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit

Tanker Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with tanker (N) endorsement
  • Hazmat endorsement (H) required for most fuel and chemical loads, making a combined X endorsement common
  • DOT medical card
  • TWIC card required for port and refinery access
  • Most carriers require 1-2 years of CDL-A experience before moving into tanker

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Knight-Swift Transportation hire tanker drivers?

Yes, Knight-Swift Transportation operates a tanker division. They are currently hiring experienced tanker drivers with competitive pay ranging from $61,000 to $104,000 annually.

How much does Knight-Swift Transportation pay tanker drivers?

Knight-Swift Transportation tanker drivers earn approximately $61,000 to $104,000 per year. Pay varies based on experience, route, and whether you run OTR, regional, or dedicated.

What are the requirements for tanker driving at Knight-Swift Transportation?

Knight-Swift Transportation requires Recent graduates accepted (Swift Academy) for their tanker division. You'll need a valid CDL-A license and a clean MVR. Most positions require at least 6 months of verifiable OTR experience.

Apply to Knight-Swift Transportation

Join the tanker division at Knight-Swift Transportation.