Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Florida
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Demand Level
Moderate
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Key Cities
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Tanker Trucking in Florida
Florida freight is built around the Ports of Miami, Everglades, Jacksonville, and Tampa, plus year-round consumer demand on I-95, I-75, and I-4 through Orlando—more inbound than outbound on many lanes. Tanker demand in Florida is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Florida.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in FL
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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
Covenant Transport
$50,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Expedited
Driving job listings in Florida
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 Hotshot Flatbed Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
OTR Dump Truck Driver
25% of gross · 3 weeks out, then 3–4 days off
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$42,500 - $60,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$50,500 - $71,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$41,500 - $58,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Miami
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Key Freight Routes in Florida
1
I-95 (East Coast Jacksonville to Miami)
2
I-75 (Central/West FL to Georgia)
3
I-4 (Tampa to Orlando to Daytona)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in FL
- 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 Florida — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Florida?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Florida. 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 Florida?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Florida. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Florida are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Florida hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Florida is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Florida is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in FL.