J.B. Hunt Transport Services
$55,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal, Local
Very High Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in California
Browse hazmat trucking positions across California with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in California
California is the core West Coast freight market: the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach feed the Inland Empire, the Central Valley moves produce on I-5 and CA-99, and Bay Area / San Diego metros add dense local and OTR demand. Hazmat-endorsed demand in California is very high; fuel and chemical lanes follow the industrial geography above, and carriers still require a clean record plus H (or X) endorsement.
Top Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in CA
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KLLM Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated
Marten Transport
$55,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Refrigerated, Intermodal
Roadrunner Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000OTR, Regional, LTL, Owner-Operator
Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Driving job listings in California
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$68,500 - $97,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in California
Los Angeles
California
Oakland
California
Fresno
California
Sacramento
California
San Diego
California
Key Freight Routes in California
1
I-5 (full state north-south)
2
I-10 (LA to Arizona)
3
I-80 (Bay Area to Nevada/East)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in CA
- Valid CDL-A license with hazmat (H) endorsement
- TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- TSA background check clearance
- 2+ years clean CDL-A experience
- Knowledge of hazmat placarding, routing, and emergency procedures
- DOT physical card and clean MVR (no accidents or major violations)
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Hazmat Trucking Jobs in California — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in California?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in California. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
How long does it take to get a hazmat endorsement in California?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in California takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your CA DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in California will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in California hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in California is very high heading into 2026. California is one of the top hiring markets for hazmat drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in CA.