Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in North Dakota
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Tanker Trucking in North Dakota
North Dakota trucking still reflects Bakken energy lanes in the west plus I-94 and I-29 ag and through freight via Fargo and Bismarck—harsh winters, long empty stretches. Tanker demand in North Dakota is moderate, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving North Dakota.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in ND
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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
Anderson Trucking Service
$65,000 - $95,000OTR, Regional, Flatbed, Specialized, Owner-Operator
Driving job listings in North Dakota
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
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$65,500 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$66,500 - $94,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,000 - $97,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$73,500 - $103,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in North Dakota
Fargo
North Dakota
Bismarck
North Dakota
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Minot
North Dakota
Williston
North Dakota
Key Freight Routes in North Dakota
1
I-94 (Fargo to Bismarck and Montana)
2
I-29 (Fargo to Grand Forks and Canada)
3
US-85 (Williston oil fields)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in ND
- 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 North Dakota — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in North Dakota?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in North Dakota. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in North Dakota are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in North Dakota hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in North Dakota is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in North Dakota is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in ND.