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Oil & Gas Trucking Jobs in Wyoming

Wyoming's Powder River Basin produces coal, coalbed methane, and increasingly oil from tight formations. The state's wide-open geography means long hauls between well sites, and wind exposure makes driving conditions challenging. Wyoming offers a low cost of living and no state income tax, effectively boosting take-home pay for oilfield drivers. Casper, Gillette, and Rock Springs are the primary operational hubs.

WY Industry Pay

$70,000 - $105,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+8% through 2028

Oil & Gas Trucking in Wyoming

Wyoming's Powder River Basin produces coal, coalbed methane, and increasingly oil from tight formations. The state's wide-open geography means long hauls between well sites, and wind exposure makes driving conditions challenging. Wyoming offers a low cost of living and no state income tax, effectively boosting take-home pay for oilfield drivers. Casper, Gillette, and Rock Springs are the primary operational hubs.

Top Oil & Gas Trucking Employers in Wyoming

1

Sinclair Oil (HollyFrontier)

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2

Jonah Energy

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3

Ultra Resources

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4

Cloud Peak Energy

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5

Wyoming Casing Service

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Requirements for Oil & Gas Trucking in WY

CDL-A with Tanker (N) and HazMat (H) endorsements
Clean MVR with no DUI/DWI convictions
TWIC card for terminal access
Ability to work 12-14 hour shifts in remote locations
Experience with vacuum trucks, hot oil units, or winch trucks preferred

Equipment Used in Wyoming

Tanker trailersVacuum trucksWinch trucksHot oil unitsFlatbed (pipe hauling)Pneumatic trailers

Trucking in Wyoming

State CDL Avg

$48,000 - $75,000

Key Industries

Coal mining & transport, Oil & gas extraction, Cattle ranching

Major Cities

Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette

Top Corridors

I-80 (Cheyenne to Rock Springs, east-west), I-25 (Cheyenne to Casper to Montana)

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Oil & Gas Trucking in Wyoming — FAQ

What are the advantages of oilfield trucking in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no state income tax, which boosts net pay by 5-10% compared to neighboring states. The cost of living is moderate, housing is affordable outside boom towns, and the state's energy sector provides diversified work across oil, gas, and coal transport.

Where are oilfield trucking jobs in Wyoming?

Gillette and the Powder River Basin in northeast Wyoming are the primary coal and coalbed methane hubs. Casper serves as the state's oil industry capital. Rock Springs and the Green River Basin area in southwest Wyoming host natural gas operations. Cody and Thermopolis have smaller-scale oil production.

How does Wyoming weather affect oilfield trucking?

Wyoming experiences high winds (60+ mph gusts are common), heavy snowfall, and sub-zero temperatures in winter. Wind restrictions that force trucks off I-80 are frequent. Drivers need cold-weather operating skills and should expect occasional weather delays that extend shifts.