Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Very High Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in New Jersey
Browse tanker trucking positions across New Jersey with top carriers hiring now.
Pay
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker Trucking in New Jersey
New Jersey handles East Coast port freight at Newark–Elizabeth, with the New Jersey Turnpike and I-78/I-287 feeding the dense New York metro warehouse belt. Tanker demand in New Jersey is very high, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving New Jersey.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in NJ
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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
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Driving job listings in New Jersey
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
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$69,000 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$72,500 - $102,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$73,500 - $104,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$77,500 - $109,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$50,500 - $71,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in New Jersey
Newark
New Jersey
Jersey City
New Jersey
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Edison
New Jersey
Cranbury
New Jersey
Key Freight Routes in New Jersey
1
NJ Turnpike/I-95 (full state)
2
I-78 (Newark to PA)
3
I-80 (northern NJ east-west)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in NJ
- 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 New Jersey — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in New Jersey?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in New Jersey. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in New Jersey are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in New Jersey hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in New Jersey is very high heading into 2026. New Jersey is one of the top hiring markets for tanker drivers, with multiple carriers offering sign-on bonuses, increased CPM rates, and accelerated hiring processes. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NJ.