Class A CDL Tanker Regional Driver

Overview

Position:
Class A CDL Liquid Tanker Regional Driver

Location:

Chicago, IL

Hiring Area:
Can consider Chicago, IL

Freight Type:
Liquid Tanker

Route Details:
Lanes:
Regional, primarily Midwest;
Average Miles: 2,200-2,500/week;

Schedule:

7-10 or 10-14 days out;
Home Time: 34 hour reset when at home

Description:

General chemical liquid tanker regional freight

Freight:
General chemical. Hazmat, liquid in bulk

Equipment:
Manual and Automatics 2019 and newer. Mack, Volvos and Internationals

Truck Speed:
Cruise 68 MPH, Pedal 65 MPH

All tough freight

Hazmat Loads: 75%

Parking:
Ops approved location

Average Pay: $1,200-$1,800 per week

• Operate Class A CDL liquid tanker trucks delivering general chemical liquid tanker freight regionally, primarily in the Midwest.
• Maintain routes with regional lanes, averaging 2,200-2,500 miles per week; schedule 7–10 or 10–14 days out; 34 hour reset when at home.
• Utilize equipment: manual and automatic transmissions with 2019 and newer tractors (Mack, Volvo, International).
• Handle hazmat shipments (approximately 75% of loads) and manage no-touch and drop‑and‑hook expectations as indicated.
• Comply with safety, regulatory, and company policies for chemical liquid tanker operations.

• Tanker endorsement required;
  Hazmat endorsement required if needed per job description; TWIC required at time of app.
• Endorsements:
  Tankers required at time of application;
  Hazmat required if needed per job description; TWIC required at time of app.
• Passport:
  Must have or be passport eligible and willing to obtain (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 6 months of previous liquid experience or 24 months of recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Minimum Age: 21
• Drug Testing:
  Urine & Hair
• Medical Card:
  Required at time of application (will accept current physical if not expiring within 3 months).
• No more than 3 moving violations in past 3 years.
• No more than 6 jobs in past 3 years.
• No DOT recordable accidents within last year.
• No major moving violations within past 6 months (e.g., Careless/Reckless, 15+ Over, Hand-held texting/calling, Following too close, Failure to stop at RR crossing, Driving CMV without CDL).
• No more than 2 DUIs in lifetime, with the first over 5 years old.
• No felonies in past 7 years; no lifetime violent/sexual offenses.
• No current probation or parole.
• No pets or passengers.

• Pay Type:
  
  Practical miles
• Pay Frequency:
  Weekly, every Friday via Direct Deposit
• Annual Pay Increase:
  Yes
• Detention Pay: $5.00 per hour after 2 hours
• Per Diem:
  Optional 0.14/mile (weekly miles)
• Referral Bonus: $1,500 ($750 at hire, $750 at 90 days)
• Benefits: BCBS health insurance starts 1st of month following 60 days from hire; VSP Vision
• Vacation: 1 week after 1 year (calculated on 52 week average)