🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Southeast Regional Chemical Tanker
- Freight: Industrial chemicals, cleaning agents, specialty liquids
- Schedule: 2–5 day regional cycles with structured dispatch windows
📋 Job Description
- Transport regulated chemical tanker loads from Jacksonville industrial corridors to Southeast manufacturing and distribution facilities
- Load product at Blount Island terminals, Westside chemical parks, and North Jacksonville bulk liquid plants under strict HazMat procedures
- Operate stainless steel and lined multi-compartment tanker trailers across I-10, I-75, and I-95 freight corridors
- Execute controlled unloading at chemical plants, sanitation facilities, and industrial processing sites with safety verification steps
- Complete full DOT, EPA, and HazMat compliance documentation including tank wash certificates and load tracking logs
- Coordinate with dispatch on time-sensitive chemical shipments impacted by port congestion, weather, and industrial demand spikes
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tanker or HazMat preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional hose handling and chemical loading procedures
Endorsements
HazMat + Tanker required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025 mixed fleet units with rotating assignments)
- Kenworth T680 and Volvo VNL tractors used depending on dispatch availability
- Stainless steel / lined chemical tankers with multi-compartment safety systems and vapor recovery
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers return to Jacksonville every 2–5 days depending on chemical freight cycles
- Occasional same-week reloads based on port-driven demand and industrial urgency
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville, FL → Atlanta, GA (I-75 North chemical distribution corridor)
- Jacksonville, FL → Birmingham, AL (I-10 West industrial manufacturing supply line)
- Jacksonville, FL → Charleston, SC (I-95 coastal chemical storage network)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is HazMat experience required?
Yes, HazMat and tanker endorsements are required due to regulated chemical freight handling.
How often am I home?
Drivers typically return every 2–5 days depending on Jacksonville chemical shipping demand.
What type of freight will I haul?
Industrial chemicals, cleaning agents, and specialty liquids used in manufacturing and sanitation supply chains.
Are the trucks assigned or shared?
Units are assigned but may rotate due to tanker maintenance schedules and dispatch demand.
Is equipment modern?
Fleet includes mixed-year Cascadia, T680, and VNL units with active maintenance rotation cycles.
Do routes change often?
Yes, chemical freight demand shifts based on port activity, industrial production, and emergency supply needs.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A HazMat Chemical Tanker position in Jacksonville, FL offers a stable entry into one of the most regulated and high-demand freight sectors in the Southeast industrial corridor. Drivers are exposed to consistent chemical supply chain operations tied to port activity at Blount Island and surrounding Westside Jacksonville industrial zones. Over time, drivers may transition into dedicated chemical accounts, specialized tanker divisions, or trainer roles focused on HazMat compliance and safety procedures. Some operators move into terminal coordination or dispatch support roles within regional chemical logistics networks. However, progression depends on performance, safety record, and operational demand rather than guaranteed promotion paths. The experience gained in regulated tanker freight significantly increases long-term earning potential and access to premium industrial accounts across Florida, Georgia, and the Gulf Coast corridor.
🔗 CDL-A HazMat Chemical Tanker Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville CDL-A HazMat tanker drivers operate within one of Florida’s most critical industrial freight ecosystems, moving regulated chemical products from port-adjacent storage at Blount Island and Westside Jacksonville chemical parks into high-demand Southeast manufacturing corridors. Drivers routinely navigate I-10, I-75, and I-95, supporting continuous chemical supply chains feeding Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina industrial zones. This regional tanker role offers structured 2–5 day cycles, strong compliance requirements, and steady freight demand driven by ports, sanitation supply chains, and industrial production facilities. With weekly earnings ranging from $1,600–$2,350 and modern mixed-fleet equipment, this position provides stability in a highly regulated sector where HazMat certification creates long-term job security and consistent freight flow.
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