🗺 Location & Operations Context
- Base city: Fort Worth, Texas
- Freight ecosystem: Industrial chemicals, refinery supply, manufacturing inputs
- Key logistics zone: AllianceTexas corridor, I-35W industrial belt, North Texas energy network
- Operation type: Plant-to-plant and terminal-to-plant tanker movement
- Shift structure: Appointment-based loading with rotating dispatch windows
📋 Job Description
- Transport bulk liquid chemicals between industrial plants, refineries, and distribution terminals
- Perform pre-trip hazmat inspections including pressure systems, valves, seals, and grounding equipment
- Execute controlled loading and unloading using pump or pressurized transfer systems
- Maintain strict compliance with DOT hazmat regulations and plant safety protocols
- Monitor load stability, weight shift, and pressure balance during transit
- Coordinate with dispatch and plant engineers for timed delivery windows
- Complete electronic logs (ELD) and hazmat documentation after each assignment
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A required
Experience
2+ years preferred in tanker or heavy freight
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record, strong safety history required
Physical
Frequent coupling, inspections, hose handling
Endorsements
Hazmat + Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Kenworth T880 / Peterbilt 579
- Fleet age: 2–6 years average
- Features: Stainless steel tankers, vapor recovery, pressure monitoring systems
- Transmission type: Automatic and automated manual
- Maintenance program: Preventive maintenance with rapid turnaround shop network
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return home every 1–3 days depending on routing cycle
- Some dedicated plant assignments allow near-daily resets
- Regional runs include short overnight rotations
- Schedule structured around chemical plant loading windows
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fort Worth → Dallas / Mesquite industrial chemical terminals (I-35W corridor)
- Fort Worth → Houston refinery belt (I-45 South energy corridor)
- Fort Worth → Beaumont petrochemical zone via I-45 & US-287
- Fort Worth → Oklahoma City industrial supply network (I-35 North)
- Fort Worth → San Antonio manufacturing plants via I-35 South
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hazmat endorsement required?
Yes. All drivers must hold valid Hazmat and Tanker endorsements before assignment begins.
How much experience is needed?
Two years of CDL-A experience is preferred, especially in tanker or bulk freight operations.
Is the work physically demanding?
Yes. Drivers perform inspections, hose handling, and securement tasks at chemical facilities.
What is the shift structure?
Shifts are based on plant scheduling with rotating pickup and delivery windows.
Is overtime available?
Yes. Detention, load delays, and extra runs are common in chemical logistics cycles.
What equipment will I operate?
Late-model tanker tractors including Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt 579 units.
💼 Career Opportunities
This tanker position in Fort Worth operates inside one of the most active industrial freight corridors in Texas, where chemical production, refinery supply chains, and manufacturing distribution systems intersect. Drivers entering this role typically begin in regional bulk transport cycles, moving between chemical plants, terminals, and industrial storage facilities under strict safety procedures. Over time, experienced drivers can progress into specialized hazmat divisions, dedicated refinery accounts, or long-haul chemical logistics routes. The operational structure supports advancement into trainer roles, dispatch coordination, or safety compliance positions within the fleet. Because of the regulated nature of tanker freight and the demand for qualified Hazmat-certified drivers, long-term stability is a key feature of this segment. Fort Worth’s position within the I-35 and I-20 logistics network ensures consistent freight volume tied to both energy production and industrial manufacturing demand across Texas and neighboring states.
🔗 CDL-A Bulk Chemical & Industrial Tanker Driver – Fort Worth, TX
This role is positioned within the North Texas industrial freight ecosystem, where bulk chemical transport supports refinery operations, manufacturing supply chains, and construction chemical distribution. Fort Worth functions as a key staging point for tanker movements along the I-35 corridor, connecting Dallas–Fort Worth industrial zones with Houston petrochemical complexes and Oklahoma manufacturing hubs. Drivers in this segment handle regulated hazardous and non-hazardous liquid freight requiring strict compliance with DOT safety standards and facility-specific loading procedures. Compensation reflects the specialized nature of tanker operations, with premium pay for Hazmat certification and load complexity. The position offers structured home time, predictable regional cycles, and consistent freight demand driven by energy and industrial production. Stability in this role is supported by continuous chemical production cycles and long-term contracts between carriers and industrial shippers throughout the region.
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