Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Maine
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Demand Level
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Tanker Trucking in Maine
Maine is the northern end of I-95 in New England; forestry, seafood, and Portland-area distribution feed regional and OTR lanes south toward New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Tanker demand in Maine is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Maine.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in ME
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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 Maine
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
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$65,000 - $91,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,000 - $59,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Maine
Portland
Maine
Bangor
Maine
Lewiston
Maine
Augusta
Maine
Auburn
Maine
Key Freight Routes in Maine
1
I-95/Maine Turnpike (Portland to Augusta)
2
I-295 (Portland bypass)
3
US-1 (coastal route)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in ME
- 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 Maine — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Maine?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Maine. 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 Maine?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Maine. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Maine are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Maine hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Maine is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Maine is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in ME.