Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Maryland
Browse tanker trucking positions across Maryland with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker Trucking in Maryland
Maryland freight hinges on the Port of Baltimore, I-95 through the Baltimore–Washington corridor, and I-81/I-70 links toward Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Tanker demand in Maryland is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Maryland.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in MD
Prime Inc.
Ruan Transportation
Schneider National
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Driving job listings in Maryland
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.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Maryland
Baltimore
Maryland
Hagerstown
Maryland
Frederick
Maryland
Annapolis
Maryland
Salisbury
Maryland
Key Freight Routes in Maryland
I-95 (Northeast corridor through Baltimore)
I-70 (Hagerstown to Baltimore)
I-81 (western MD freight corridor)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in MD
- 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 Maryland — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Maryland?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Maryland. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Maryland are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Maryland hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Maryland is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Maryland is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in MD.