Pay & Compensation
- Weekly pay: $3,000 – $3,500
- Starting pay: $0.62 loaded, $0.60 empty (>250 miles)
- Flat rate for trips <250 miles
- Paid orientation: $200/day
- Paid detention, tolls reimbursed, fuel card provided
- Calculate potential earnings with our CDL-A Pay Calculator
Location & Routes
- Florida cities: Saint Johns County, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa
- Regional chemical tanker freight with routine/dedicated customers
- Examples: Jacksonville → Orlando → Tampa → Miami → Jacksonville
- Drivers out overnight 1–3 days per week
- Average weekly mileage: 2,000–2,500 miles
Job Description
- Safely deliver liquid chemical shipments to assigned customers
- Complete all required paperwork, including bills of lading
- Comply with all state and federal laws, DOT, FMCSA, and E-log requirements
- Submit all load documents timely
- Maintain professional attitude and punctuality
Requirements
CDL & Endorsements
Valid CDL-A, Tanker & HazMat endorsements, TWIC card
Experience
Minimum 2 years tractor-trailer experience, 2010 or newer truck
Driving Record
Past 7 years without DUI or fatal/preventable rollover; past 3 years no major violations
Physical
Current Medical Certificate, DOT physical, drug screen, background check
Equipment & Fleet
- Late-model tractor-trailers (2010+)
- Liquid chemical tankers with safety equipment
- GPS, telematics, and fleet support
- Regular maintenance and roadside assistance
Home Time
- 1–3 nights out per week
- Consistent regional schedule
- Maximize home time while meeting customer commitments
Benefits
- Business-to-business discounts on fuel & tires
- Experienced local management & centralized dispatch
- Premium mileage pay plus fuel surcharge
- Safety bonus & commitment to safe operations
- Modern, well-maintained tractors with sleeper cabs
Hiring Process
- Submit online application
- Phone screening & verification of CDL, endorsements, and experience
- Review of driving record & DOT compliance
- Orientation & equipment overview with paid training
- First route assignment upon approval
FAQ
Work schedule?
Regional chemical tanker routes, 1–3 nights out per week, predictable home time.
Freight type?
Liquid chemical tanker freight, mostly dedicated or routine customers.
Pay calculation?
Weekly gross $3,000–$3,500, plus orientation, detention, and toll reimbursements.
Support?
24/7 dispatch, local driver manager, and fleet maintenance support.
Training?
Paid orientation and mentorship for safe handling of chemicals.
Hiring duration?
Typically 1–2 weeks including screening and orientation.
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville → Orlando → Tampa → Miami → Jacksonville
- Regional chemical freight with routine/dedicated customers
- Optimized lanes for safety and efficiency
- 1–3 nights out per week
CDL-A Regional Chemical Owner Operator Jobs in Florida
Looking for CDL-A Regional Chemical Owner Operator jobs in Florida? Positions offer competitive weekly pay of $3,000–$3,500, predictable routes, and regional home time. Drivers operate modern, well-maintained trucks and receive dedicated dispatch support.
Routes cover major Florida cities and regional runs. Ideal for CDL-A drivers with tanker & HazMat endorsements, clean driving record, and 2+ years experience.
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