Oversized / Heavy Haul Jobs in Oil & Gas Trucking
Oversized / Heavy Haul driving positions in the oil & gas trucking sector. Pay: $70,000 - $110,000.
Oversized / Heavy Haul 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.
Oversized and heavy haul drivers transport loads that exceed standard legal dimensions or weight limits — think wind turbine blades, bridge beams, mining equipment, modular homes, and industrial transformers. Every load requires state-specific oversize/overweight permits, and many loads need pilot cars, police escorts, and restricted travel times.
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Oversized / Heavy Haul Requirements
- • Valid CDL-A with minimum 3-5 years of clean OTR experience
- • Extensive knowledge of state permit systems — each state has different rules for oversize loads
- • Ability to plan routes accounting for bridge weight limits, overhead clearances, and turning radii
- • Experience with specialized trailers (lowboy, RGN, multi-axle, perimeter)
- • DOT medical card and willingness to travel with pilot cars and escorts
FAQ
What oversized / heavy haul jobs are available in oil & gas trucking?
Oil & Gas Trucking uses oversized / heavy haul trucks for transporting crude oil, equipment, and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do oversized / heavy haul drivers in oil & gas trucking make?
Oversized / Heavy Haul 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 CDL-A license and clean MVR. Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements are typically required. Oil & Gas Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling oversized / heavy haul loads.