Hotshot / Sprinter Van Jobs in Oil & Gas Trucking
Hotshot / Sprinter Van driving positions in the oil & gas trucking sector. Pay: $70,000 - $110,000.
Hotshot / Sprinter Van in Oil & Gas Trucking
Oil and gas trucking is one of the highest-paying sectors in the commercial driving industry. Drivers in this field transport crude oil, refined petroleum products, drilling equipment, fracking water, and pipeline materials to and from wellheads, refineries, and distribution terminals. The work often involves operating in remote locations across the Permian Basin, Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford, and Marcellus formations.
Hotshot drivers use medium-duty pickup trucks (typically Ford F-350, Ram 3500, or Chevy 3500 with a 40-foot gooseneck trailer) or cargo vans (Sprinter, Transit) to haul time-sensitive, smaller loads that don't fill a full semi trailer. No CDL is required as long as the combined vehicle weight stays under 26,001 pounds GVWR.
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Hotshot / Sprinter Van Requirements
- • Valid standard driver's license (Class C/D) — no CDL required under 26,001 GVWR
- • DOT number and MC authority if operating under your own authority ($300 filing fee + $100 BOC-3 agent)
- • Commercial auto insurance ($8,000-$15,000/year for a new authority)
- • A suitable vehicle — heavy-duty pickup ($40,000-$75,000 new) or cargo van ($35,000-$55,000 new)
- • UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) — $76/year for small carriers
FAQ
What hotshot / sprinter van jobs are available in oil & gas trucking?
Oil & Gas Trucking uses hotshot / sprinter van trucks for transporting crude oil, equipment, and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do hotshot / sprinter van drivers in oil & gas trucking make?
Hotshot / Sprinter Van drivers in the oil & gas trucking sector earn approximately $70,000 - $110,000. Pay varies by experience, region, and whether you run as a company driver or owner-operator.
What qualifications do I need?
You need a valid Non-CDL license and clean MVR. Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements are typically required. Oil & Gas Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling hotshot / sprinter van loads.