Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Moderate Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Florida
Browse hazmat trucking positions across Florida with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Florida
Florida freight is built around the Ports of Miami, Everglades, Jacksonville, and Tampa, plus year-round consumer demand on I-95, I-75, and I-4 through Orlando—more inbound than outbound on many lanes. Hazmat-endorsed demand in Florida is moderate; 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 FL
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Landstar System
$150,000 - $300,000+ gross (owner-operators)OTR, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Driving job listings in Florida
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 Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Key Freight Routes in Florida
1
I-95 (East Coast Jacksonville to Miami)
2
I-75 (Central/West FL to Georgia)
3
I-4 (Tampa to Orlando to Daytona)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in FL
- 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 Florida — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in Florida?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in Florida. 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 Florida?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in Florida takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your FL DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in Florida will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in Florida hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in Florida is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in Florida is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in FL.