OTR Tanker Driver Jobs in Wyoming — Now Hiring

What does a tanker driver actually haul?

This over-the-road tanker seat is domiciled in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The work is the state's freight, not a generic tanker explainer — the lanes out of Cheyenne set the loads.

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Where in Wyoming would you actually be running?

Freight here moves on a handful of named lanes. These are the ones a tanker seat domiciled in Cheyenne is most likely to see.

• Cheyenne: I-80, I-25, US-85 — Military (F.E. Warren AFB) and Data Centers freight.
• Casper: I-25, US-20/26, US-87 — Oil & Gas and Ranching & Agriculture freight.
• Jackson: US-89, US-191, US-26 — Tourism & Hospitality and Outdoor Recreation (Jackson Hole Resort) freight.
• Rock Springs: I-80, US-191, WY-430 — Trona Mining (Soda Ash) and Oil & Gas freight.

What does this tanker seat pay in Wyoming?

The band on this posting is $67,000 - $94,500/year. Where you land inside it comes down to verifiable experience, the lane you take, and your safety record.

For context, the statewide CDL-A average is $63,180. Wages here are stable — Wyoming trucking wages are stable with no state income tax boosting take-home pay. Energy sector hauling (coal in the Powder River Basin, oil) and I-80 corridor freight provide steady work.

Wyoming runs a cost-of-living index of 93, so this band is worth roughly $67,935 once living costs are taken out. That number is what to compare against an offer in another state.

• Strongest-paying metros in Wyoming:
• Cheyenne — about $60,653
• Casper — about $60,653
• Gillette

Wyoming CDL pay breakdown by experience level and equipment

What do you need to qualify?

• CDL-A and 1+ years of verifiable driving time.
• Endorsements on this seat: Tanker (N).
• Domiciled in or around Cheyenne, WY — that is the reset market, not a yard you clock into.

Full tanker requirements and endorsements

What is the hardest part of this job?

We would rather you know now than quit in week three. The one that catches people on this seat: liquid surge is a real safety hazard — partially loaded tanks are especially dangerous in curves and sudden stops

Pros, cons and a day in the life of a tanker driver

What should a tanker driver know before running Wyoming?

Routing matters on this account: Hazmat routing through Yellowstone approaches is restricted. Designated routes for oil and gas industry hazmat in the Powder River Basin. I-80 hazmat routing accounts for wind restrictions. Weigh and inspection posture in the state: Ports of entry on I-25, I-80, I-90. All commercial vehicles must stop. WYDOT commercial vehicle enforcement.

Winter operating requirement: Chain carry required October 15 to April 15 on I-80. WYDOT can require chain-up at any time on any highway.

Fuel tax in Wyoming is $0.24 per gallon diesel + federal, which matters if you are comparing per-mile offers across state lines. Inspection climate: Moderate. WYDOT commercial vehicle enforcement focuses on I-80 (wind compliance and chain compliance) and ports of entry.

Which Wyoming rules catch tanker drivers out?

• Gross weight limit: 117,000 lbs on state routes with permit
• Axle weight: 20,000 lbs single axle, 36,000 lbs tandem
• Truck speed limits: 80 mph (cars), 70 mph trucks rural, 55-65 mph urban
• Diesel fuel tax: $0.24 per gallon diesel + federal
• Tolls: No toll roads in the state.
• Inspection posture: Moderate. WYDOT commercial vehicle enforcement focuses on I-80 (wind compliance and chain compliance) and ports of entry.
• Wyoming allows 117,000 lbs on state routes and triple trailers on designated routes
• I-80 across southern Wyoming is one of the most wind-prone interstates in the US
• Wind can close I-80 to high-profile vehicles (empty trailers, RVs) for days

All Wyoming driving jobs and state regulations

How does applying through us work?

1. 1You send the short form on this page. It takes under a minute and needs no resume.
2. 2A recruiter reads it and calls you — a real person, not an automated screen.
3. 3We match you against the over-the-road tanker openings our client carriers have right now, including ones never posted publicly.
4. 4You choose which to interview for. Nothing is submitted anywhere without you saying yes.
5. 5There is no cost to you at any point. Carriers pay us, drivers never do.

Are these jobs actually live?

Yes — and it is a fair thing to ask, because plenty of driver postings are not.

Ahmad Qazi, sales representative at TruckingJobsInUSA: “Carriers have filled seats through this platform, and the owners we place drivers with are straightforward to deal with. If a seat is gone, we take the posting down rather than leave it up to collect applications.”

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