Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Oregon
Browse hazmat trucking positions across Oregon with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Oregon
Oregon is a West Coast / Pacific Northwest freight state anchored by the Port of Portland and I-5 between California and Washington, with timber and Columbia River corridor traffic. Hazmat-endorsed demand in Oregon 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 OR
View Company
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in Oregon
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
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$67,000 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$74,500 - $105,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$61,500 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in Oregon
Portland
Oregon
Salem
Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
Bend
Oregon
Medford
Oregon
Key Freight Routes in Oregon
1
I-5 (Portland to California and Washington)
2
I-84 (Portland to Boise through Columbia Gorge)
3
US-97 (central Oregon north-south)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in OR
- 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 Oregon — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in Oregon?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in Oregon takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your OR DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in Oregon will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in Oregon hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in Oregon is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in Oregon is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in OR.