Groendyke Transport
$65,000 - $100,000+OTR, Regional, Tanker, Hazmat
Moderate Demand
Tanker Truck Driver Jobs in Tennessee
Browse tanker trucking positions across Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee 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 Tennessee is moderate, with the tanker endorsement and clean safety record being key requirements for top-paying positions.
Top Companies Hiring Tanker Drivers in TN
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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
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Tennessee
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OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,500 - $88,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,500 - $89,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$64,000 - $90,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,500 - $92,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$70,000 - $99,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $66,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$53,000 - $74,500/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$58,000 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,500/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Tanker Jobs in Tennessee
Memphis
Tennessee
Nashville
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Clarksville
Tennessee
Key Freight Routes in Tennessee
1
I-40 (Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville)
2
I-65 (Nashville to Alabama and Kentucky)
3
I-24 (Nashville to Chattanooga)
Requirements for Tanker Driving in TN
- 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 Tennessee — FAQs
How much do tanker truck drivers make in Tennessee?
Tanker truck drivers in Tennessee earn $62,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, endorsements, and carrier. While base pay in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
A tanker (N) endorsement is required for all tanker positions in Tennessee. If hauling hazardous liquids like fuel or chemicals, you also need the hazmat (H) endorsement and a TSA background check. Fuel hauling positions in Tennessee are the most common tanker roles and typically require both endorsements.
Are trucking companies in Tennessee hiring tanker drivers in 2026?
Yes — tanker driver demand in Tennessee is moderate heading into 2026. The tanker segment in Tennessee is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in TN.