Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Alaska
Browse tanker trucking positions across Alaska with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
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Key Cities
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Tanker Trucking in Alaska
Alaska trucking is a separate road network from the Lower 48: Anchorage and Fairbanks are linked by the Parks Highway, and North Slope oilfield freight moves on the Dalton Highway (Haul Road), not on Pacific-coast interstates. Tanker demand in Alaska is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Alaska.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in AK
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Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, LTL
Driving job listings in Alaska
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$71,500 - $101,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$73,000 - $103,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$73,500 - $104,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$75,500 - $106,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$77,000 - $108,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$80,500 - $114,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$53,500 - $76,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Alaska
Anchorage
Alaska
Fairbanks
Alaska
Juneau
Alaska
Wasilla
Alaska
Kenai
Alaska
Key Freight Routes in Alaska
1
Dalton Highway (Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay)
2
Alaska Highway (AK-2)
3
Parks Highway (AK-3 Anchorage to Fairbanks)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in AK
- Valid CDL-A license with tanker (N) endorsement
- Hazmat (H) endorsement required for chemical and fuel loads
- 1+ year CDL-A experience
- TWIC card for port pickups/deliveries
- Understanding of liquid surge dynamics and safe braking techniques
- Clean MVR and DOT physical card
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Tanker Trucking Jobs in Alaska — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Alaska?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Alaska. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
Do tanker drivers need a hazmat endorsement in Alaska?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Alaska. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Alaska are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Alaska hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Alaska is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Alaska is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in AK.