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Hazardous Materials Transport Jobs in Ohio

Ohio's chemical industry is the third-largest in the U.S., centered around the Akron-Cleveland area (polymers, rubber chemicals) and the Ohio River Valley (petrochemicals, solvents). The state's central location makes it a distribution hub for chemicals serving the Midwest and Northeast. Ohio EPA regulations create steady demand for hazardous waste hauling and environmental remediation transport as well.

OH Industry Pay

$62,000 - $92,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+6% through 2028

Hazardous Materials Transport in Ohio

Ohio's chemical industry is the third-largest in the U.S., centered around the Akron-Cleveland area (polymers, rubber chemicals) and the Ohio River Valley (petrochemicals, solvents). The state's central location makes it a distribution hub for chemicals serving the Midwest and Northeast. Ohio EPA regulations create steady demand for hazardous waste hauling and environmental remediation transport as well.

Top Hazardous Materials Transport Employers in Ohio

1

Kenan Advantage Group (North Canton HQ)

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2

Quality Carriers

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3

Trimac Transportation

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4

Clean Harbors

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5

Heritage Environmental Services

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Requirements for Hazardous Materials Transport in OH

CDL-A with HazMat (H) endorsement and TSA background check
Tanker (N) endorsement for liquid hazmat loads
TWIC card for port and terminal access
Clean criminal background (TSA security threat assessment)
Hazmat handler training (OSHA 49 CFR 172 Subpart H) every 3 years

Equipment Used in Ohio

Chemical tanker trailersMC-306/DOT-406 fuel tankersMC-331 pressurized tankers (LPG)Dry bulk pneumatic trailersIntermodal ISO tank containersFlatbed with hazmat placards

Trucking in Ohio

State CDL Avg

$50,000 - $76,000

Key Industries

Automotive manufacturing (Honda, GM, Ford), Steel & metals, Rubber & polymer (Akron)

Major Cities

Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton

Top Corridors

I-71 (Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati), I-75 (Toledo to Dayton to Cincinnati)

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Hazardous Materials Transport in Ohio — FAQ

What is unique about Ohio hazmat trucking?

Ohio's chemical industry heritage (rubber/polymer center in Akron, petrochemicals along the Ohio River) creates steady local and regional hazmat demand. Kenan Advantage Group, the largest tank truck transporter in North America, is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, making the state a center of hazmat trucking employment.

Where are hazmat trucking jobs in Ohio?

Akron-Canton area (Kenan Advantage HQ + polymer industry), Cleveland (chemical manufacturing), Cincinnati/Hamilton (chemical distribution + Ohio River refineries), Toledo (refinery operations), and Columbus (central distribution). The I-77 and Ohio River corridors are primary hazmat freight routes.

Does Kenan Advantage Group offer good career opportunities?

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), headquartered in North Canton, is the largest tank truck carrier in North America with 8,000+ drivers. They offer comprehensive training, competitive pay ($65K-$92K), benefits, and advancement opportunities in fuel delivery, chemical hauling, and specialty products.