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Moderate Demand

Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in New York

Browse hazmat trucking positions across New York with top carriers hiring now.

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Demand Level

Moderate

Top Carriers

5+ Hiring

Key Cities

5+ Markets

Hazmat Trucking in New York

New York freight splits between New York City metro / port demand downstate and the I-90 Thruway corridor upstate through Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Hazmat-endorsed demand in New York 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 NY

Groendyke Transport

$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
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Prime Inc.

$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
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Ruan Transportation

$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
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Schneider National

$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
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Anderson Trucking Service

$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
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Driving job listings in New York

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.

Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in New York

New York City

New York

Buffalo

New York

Rochester

New York

Syracuse

New York

Albany

New York

Key Freight Routes in New York

1

I-87 (NYC to Albany, Thruway)

2

I-90 (Albany to Buffalo, Thruway)

3

I-95 (NYC to Connecticut)

Requirements for Hazmat Driving in NY

  • 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 New York — FAQs

How much do hazmat truck drivers make in New York?

This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in New York. 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 New York?

Getting a hazmat endorsement in New York takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your NY DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in New York will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.

Are trucking companies in New York hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?

Yes — hazmat driver demand in New York is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in New York is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NY.