Hazardous Materials Transport Jobs in Washington
Washington state's hazmat trucking sector serves the state's refineries (Anacortes-area crude oil processing), Boeing's chemical supply chain (aerospace-grade solvents, coatings, fuels), Hanford nuclear site (the nation's largest nuclear waste cleanup project), and agricultural chemical distribution in Eastern Washington. The Cherry Point and Anacortes refineries process Alaska North Slope crude and require constant tanker truck service.
WA Industry Pay
$65,000 - $95,000
Top Employers
5 Companies
National Growth
+6% through 2028
Hazardous Materials Transport in Washington
Washington state's hazmat trucking sector serves the state's refineries (Anacortes-area crude oil processing), Boeing's chemical supply chain (aerospace-grade solvents, coatings, fuels), Hanford nuclear site (the nation's largest nuclear waste cleanup project), and agricultural chemical distribution in Eastern Washington. The Cherry Point and Anacortes refineries process Alaska North Slope crude and require constant tanker truck service.
Top Hazardous Materials Transport Employers in Washington
Trimac Transportation
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Groendyke Transport
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Clean Harbors (Hanford operations)
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Lynden Transport (Alaska-WA hazmat)
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NW Tank Lines
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Requirements for Hazardous Materials Transport in WA
Equipment Used in Washington
Trucking in Washington
State CDL Avg
$55,000 - $82,000
Key Industries
Port logistics (Seattle-Tacoma), Technology & e-commerce (Amazon HQ), Aerospace (Boeing)
Major Cities
Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver
Top Corridors
I-5 (Seattle to Portland and Canada), I-90 (Seattle to Spokane to Idaho)
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Hazardous Materials Transport in Washington — FAQ
What is the Hanford nuclear cleanup's impact on hazmat trucking?
The Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, WA is the largest environmental cleanup project in U.S. history. It generates specialized hazmat/radioactive waste transport jobs requiring the highest level of training and clearance. Drivers hauling Hanford waste earn premium wages ($80K-$95K+).
Where are hazmat trucking jobs in Washington?
Anacortes/Mt. Vernon (refineries), Seattle-Tacoma (Boeing chemical supply, port drayage), Richland/Tri-Cities (Hanford), Spokane (chemical distribution hub), and the I-5 corridor (fuel delivery to gas stations statewide). The state has year-round hazmat demand across multiple sectors.
Does Boeing create hazmat trucking demand?
Yes. Boeing's Everett and Renton assembly plants require delivery of aerospace-grade chemicals: solvents, paints, sealants, hydraulic fluids, and composite resins. Many of these are classified hazmat. Specialty carriers serve the Boeing supply chain with dedicated routes from chemical manufacturers.