Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Iowa
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Tanker Trucking in Iowa
Iowa freight is agriculture-heavy—corn, soy, pork, and ethanol—moving on I-80 and I-35 through Des Moines, with packing plants and Midwest through lanes defining OTR and reefer demand. Tanker demand in Iowa is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Iowa.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in IA
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Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Driving job listings in Iowa
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
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davenport
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa
Key Freight Routes in Iowa
1
I-80 (east-west through Des Moines)
2
I-35 (north-south through Des Moines)
3
I-380 (Cedar Rapids corridor)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in IA
- 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 Iowa — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Iowa?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Iowa. 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 Iowa?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Iowa. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Iowa are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Iowa hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Iowa is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Iowa is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in IA.