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Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Tanker trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Los Angeles, California market.

Avg Tanker Pay

$74,000 - $107,000

Demand Level

High

Top Employer

Groendyke Transport

Tanker Trucking in Los Angeles, CA

Tanker driving jobs in Los Angeles focus on fuel distribution from coastal refineries and chemical hauling from manufacturing facilities. Tanker endorsement and clean driving record are mandatory, with hazmat certification opening the highest-paying positions. Los Angeles-based tanker drivers benefit from the area's fuel distribution network and industrial demand.

Key Tanker Freight Routes

These corridors carry the highest volume of tanker freight through the Los Angeles area.

I-5 corridor through Los Angeles
I-10 freight lane
Refinery-to-terminal fuel distribution lanes

Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in Los Angeles

These carriers actively recruit tanker drivers in the Los Angeles, CA market.

1
Groendyke Transport
2
Kenan Advantage
3
Trimac
4
Superior Bulk Logistics
5
Quality Carriers

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanker Jobs in Los Angeles

How much do Tanker truck drivers make in Los Angeles, CA?

Tanker drivers in Los Angeles typically earn $74,000 - $107,000 annually. Pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and carrier. The Los Angeles market's cost of living is high, which affects real take-home purchasing power compared to the national average.

Do tanker jobs in Los Angeles require hazmat endorsement?

Many tanker positions in Los Angeles require a hazmat endorsement in addition to the tanker endorsement. Fuel distribution runs typically need both (X endorsement). Food-grade tanker positions hauling milk, juice, or edible oils may only require the tanker endorsement. The combination endorsement commands the highest pay in the Los Angeles market.

How do I find tanker trucking jobs in Los Angeles?

Start by checking major carriers hiring in Los Angeles: Groendyke Transport, Kenan Advantage, Trimac. Apply directly through carrier websites for the best rates. You can also browse CDL job boards, attend local trucking job fairs, and network at the 30+ truck stops in the Los Angeles area. Having a clean MVR and 1+ year cdl-a + endorsements experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.

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