Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Connecticut
Browse hazmat trucking positions across Connecticut with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$81,000 - $115,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Hazmat Trucking in Connecticut
Hazmat drivers in Connecticut serve the region's pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, and fuel distribution sectors. The Northeast's industrial corridor generates consistent demand for endorsed hazmat CDL holders. Hazmat driver demand in Connecticut is moderate, with the limited pool of endorsed drivers keeping pay strong and job security high.
Top Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in CT
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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 jobs we are recruiting for in Connecticut
Each of these is a live posting with the pay, home time and requirements set out in full. Applying takes about a minute.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$62,000 - $88,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$67,500 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$68,500 - $96,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$72,000 - $101,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$48,000 - $67,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$54,000 - $76,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$54,500 - $77,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$47,000 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Hazmat Jobs in Connecticut
Hartford
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New Haven
Connecticut
Stamford
Connecticut
Waterbury
Connecticut
Key Freight Routes in Connecticut
1
I-95 (coastal corridor NYC to Providence)
2
I-84 (Hartford to NY and MA)
3
I-91 (Hartford to Springfield/Vermont)
Requirements for Hazmat Driving in CT
- Valid CDL-A license with hazmat (H) endorsement
- TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- TSA background check clearance
- 2+ years clean CDL-A experience
- Knowledge of hazmat placarding, routing, and emergency procedures
- DOT physical card and clean MVR (no accidents or major violations)
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Hazmat Trucking Jobs in Connecticut — FAQs
How much do hazmat truck drivers make in Connecticut?
Hazmat truck drivers in Connecticut earn $81,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. Pay rates in Connecticut run above the national average due to higher cost of living and dense freight markets. 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.
How long does it take to get a hazmat endorsement in Connecticut?
Getting a hazmat endorsement in Connecticut takes 4 to 6 weeks total. The process includes studying for and passing the written hazmat knowledge test at your CT DMV, submitting fingerprints for a TSA background check, and waiting for clearance. The background check is the longest step. Some carriers in Connecticut will reimburse the TWIC card fee ($125) and help with the endorsement process.
Are trucking companies in Connecticut hiring hazmat drivers in 2026?
Yes — hazmat driver demand in Connecticut is moderate heading into 2026. The hazmat segment in Connecticut is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in CT.