Prime Inc.
$50,000 - $80,000+OTR, Regional, Refrigerated, Tanker, Flatbed
Very High Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Pennsylvania
Browse tanker trucking positions across Pennsylvania with top carriers hiring now.
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Demand Level
Very High
Top Carriers
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Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker Trucking in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania links Midwest and East Coast freight on the Turnpike and I-81, with Philadelphia port traffic, Pittsburgh industry, and the Lehigh Valley warehouse belt. Tanker demand in Pennsylvania is very high, with fuel, chemical, and food-grade liquid work tied to terminals and plants actually located in or serving Pennsylvania.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in PA
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Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
Schneider National
$50,000 - $85,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Intermodal
Central Transport
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL
Driving job listings in Pennsylvania
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
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $84,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$64,500 - $91,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,000 - $97,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,000 - $65,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,000 - $73,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,000 - $77,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,000 - $63,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Key Freight Routes in Pennsylvania
1
PA Turnpike/I-76 (Philadelphia to Pittsburgh)
2
I-81 (Scranton to Harrisburg corridor)
3
I-78 (Lehigh Valley to NJ)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in PA
- 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Pennsylvania?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for tanker drivers in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Pennsylvania. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Pennsylvania are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Pennsylvania hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Pennsylvania is very high heading into 2026. Pennsylvania 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 PA.