Tanker Jobs in Oil & Gas Trucking
Tanker driving positions in the oil & gas trucking sector. Pay: $70,000 - $110,000.
Tanker 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.
Tanker drivers transport liquid and gaseous cargo including fuel, chemicals, milk, juice, and industrial liquids in cylindrical tank trailers. The job requires a tanker endorsement on your CDL and an understanding of liquid surge — the dangerous sloshing effect that can destabilize a truck during braking and turns.
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Tanker Requirements
- • Valid CDL-A with tanker (N) endorsement
- • Hazmat endorsement (H) required for most fuel and chemical loads, making a combined X endorsement common
- • DOT medical card
- • TWIC card required for port and refinery access
- • Most carriers require 1-2 years of CDL-A experience before moving into tanker
FAQ
What tanker jobs are available in oil & gas trucking?
Oil & Gas Trucking uses tanker trucks for transporting crude oil, equipment, and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do tanker drivers in oil & gas trucking make?
Tanker 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 tanker loads.