Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Very High Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Ohio
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker Trucking in Ohio
Ohio is a national crossroads of I-70, I-71, I-75, and I-80/90, with Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton all major distribution and manufacturing truck markets. Tanker demand in Ohio is very high, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Ohio.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in OH
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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 Ohio
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
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/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
$70,500 - $99,500/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
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$46,000 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dayton
Ohio
Akron
Ohio
Key Freight Routes in Ohio
1
I-71 (Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati)
2
I-75 (Toledo to Dayton to Cincinnati)
3
I-80/Ohio Turnpike (northern OH east-west)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in OH
- 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 Ohio — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Ohio?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Ohio. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Ohio are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Ohio hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Ohio is very high heading into 2026. Ohio 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 OH.