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Tanker Β· Milwaukee, WI

Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Tanker trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin market.

Avg Tanker Pay

$64,000 - $93,000

Demand Level

High

Top Employer

Kenan Advantage

Tanker Trucking in Milwaukee, WI

Tanker driving jobs in Milwaukee focus on ethanol distribution, fuel terminal supply, and chemical plant transport. Tanker endorsement and clean driving record are mandatory, with hazmat certification opening the highest-paying positions. Milwaukee-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 Milwaukee area.

I-94 corridor through Milwaukee
I-43 freight lane
Midwest refinery and ethanol plant distribution network

Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in Milwaukee

These carriers actively recruit tanker drivers in the Milwaukee, WI market.

1
Kenan Advantage
2
Groendyke Transport
3
Trimac
4
Quality Carriers
5
Bynum Transport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanker Jobs in Milwaukee

How much do Tanker truck drivers make in Milwaukee, WI?

Tanker drivers in Milwaukee typically earn $64,000 - $93,000 annually. Pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and carrier. The Milwaukee market's cost of living is below average, which affects real take-home purchasing power compared to the national average.

Do tanker jobs in Milwaukee require hazmat endorsement?

Many tanker positions in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee market.

How do I find tanker trucking jobs in Milwaukee?

Start by checking major carriers hiring in Milwaukee: Kenan Advantage, Groendyke Transport, 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 18+ truck stops in the Milwaukee area. Having a clean MVR and 1+ year cdl-a + endorsements experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.

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