Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in North Carolina
Browse tanker trucking positions across North Carolina with top carriers hiring now.
Average Pay
$62,000 - $90,000
Demand Level
Moderate
Top Carriers
5+ Hiring
Key Cities
5+ Markets
Tanker Trucking in North Carolina
North Carolina tanker demand is driven by fuel distribution networks, agricultural chemicals, and food-grade liquids. The region's growing population and industrial base ensure consistent tanker freight volumes. Tanker driver demand in North Carolina is moderate, with the tanker endorsement and clean safety record being key requirements for top-paying positions.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in NC
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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
Old Dominion Freight Line
$65,000 - $100,000+Local, Regional, LTL
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in North Carolina
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Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$64,500 - $91,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,000 - $61,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$49,500 - $69,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,500 - $72,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,000 - $59,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in North Carolina
Charlotte
North Carolina
Raleigh
North Carolina
Greensboro
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Durham
North Carolina
Key Freight Routes in North Carolina
1
I-85 (Charlotte to Greensboro to Virginia)
2
I-40 (Raleigh to Winston-Salem to Asheville)
3
I-77 (Charlotte to Virginia)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in NC
- 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 Carolina — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in North Carolina?
Tanker truck drivers in North Carolina earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in North Carolina is near the national average, the lower cost of living means take-home pay stretches further than in coastal states. 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 Carolina?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in North Carolina. 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 Carolina are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in North Carolina hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in North Carolina is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in North Carolina is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in NC.