Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Hazmat trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Bakersfield, California market.
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Demand Level
ModerateTop Employer
Kenan Advantage
Hazmat Trucking in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, California is served by CA-99, and Oil & Gas Production is one of the industries recorded for this metro. Hazmat driving moves regulated hazardous materials such as fuels, chemicals, or gases. The work adds placards, shipping papers, and endorsement rules that a general-freight load does not have, including a hazmat endorsement and, on many loads, a TWIC card.
Key Hazmat Freight Routes
Highways already recorded for Bakersfield, plus the kind of run this job type is. This is not a measured freight-volume ranking.
Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in Bakersfield
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hazmat Jobs in Bakersfield
How much do Hazmat truck drivers make in Bakersfield, CA?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in Bakersfield. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and cities in the same region shared it. Ask the carrier for the rate. The Bakersfield market's cost of living is below average.
What certifications do I need for hazmat jobs in Bakersfield?
Hazmat driving positions in Bakersfield require a CDL-A with hazmat (H) endorsement and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card). Many positions also require the tanker (N) endorsement, creating the X combination endorsement. Background checks are thorough, and you must be at least 21 years old. Some Bakersfield-area employers also require 2+ years of clean CDL-A experience.
How do I find hazmat trucking jobs in Bakersfield?
Start by checking major carriers hiring in Bakersfield: Kenan Advantage, Quality Carriers, Groendyke Transport. Apply on the carrier's own site rather than treating this page as a job offer. You can also browse CDL job boards, attend local trucking job fairs, and network at the 20+ truck stops in the Bakersfield area. Having a clean MVR and 2+ years cdl-a + hazmat experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.
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