Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Memphis, TN
Tanker trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Memphis, Tennessee market.
Avg Tanker Pay
$64,000 - $94,000
Demand Level
HighTop Employer
Kenan Advantage
Tanker Trucking in Memphis, TN
Tanker driving jobs in Memphis focus on fuel terminal distribution and chemical manufacturing transport. Tanker endorsement and clean driving record are mandatory, with hazmat certification opening the highest-paying positions. Memphis-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 Memphis area.
Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in Memphis
These carriers actively recruit tanker drivers in the Memphis, TN market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanker Jobs in Memphis
How much do Tanker truck drivers make in Memphis, TN?
Tanker drivers in Memphis typically earn $64,000 - $94,000 annually. Pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and carrier. The Memphis market's cost of living is below average, which affects real take-home purchasing power compared to the national average.
Do tanker jobs in Memphis require hazmat endorsement?
Many tanker positions in Memphis 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 Memphis market.
How do I find tanker trucking jobs in Memphis?
Start by checking major carriers hiring in Memphis: Kenan Advantage, Quality Carriers, Miller Transporters. 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 35+ truck stops in the Memphis area. Having a clean MVR and 1+ year cdl-a + endorsements experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.
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