Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Syracuse, NY
Tanker trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Syracuse, New York market.
Avg Tanker Pay
$69,000 - $101,000
Demand Level
ModerateTop Employer
Kenan Advantage
Tanker Trucking in Syracuse, NY
Tanker driving jobs in Syracuse focus on heating oil distribution, fuel terminal runs, and pharmaceutical chemical hauling. Tanker endorsement and clean driving record are mandatory, with hazmat certification opening the highest-paying positions. Syracuse-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 Syracuse area.
Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in Syracuse
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanker Jobs in Syracuse
How much do Tanker truck drivers make in Syracuse, NY?
Tanker drivers in Syracuse typically earn $69,000 - $101,000 annually. Pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and carrier. The Syracuse market's cost of living is below average, which affects real take-home purchasing power compared to the national average.
Do tanker jobs in Syracuse require hazmat endorsement?
Many tanker positions in Syracuse 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 Syracuse market.
How do I find tanker trucking jobs in Syracuse?
Start by checking major carriers hiring in Syracuse: Kenan Advantage, Quality Carriers, 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 12+ truck stops in the Syracuse area. Having a clean MVR and 1+ year cdl-a + endorsements experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.
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