🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Detroit, MI
- Route type: Local & Regional Tanker Routes
- Freight: Fuel, Petroleum & Industrial Chemicals
- Schedule: Rotating refinery-aligned day/night dispatch cycles
📋 Job Description
- Transport fuel, diesel, gasoline, and chemical products from Detroit-area refineries and terminals to regional distribution points
- Operate loading rack systems along the Detroit River industrial corridor with strict vapor recovery and safety procedures
- Perform detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure tanker integrity and DOT compliance
- Follow EPA, DOT, and HazMat regulations while handling liquid bulk freight in controlled environments
- Coordinate with dispatch to manage traffic delays, weather disruptions, and refinery scheduling changes on I-75 and I-94 corridors
- Maintain accurate logs, delivery confirmations, and safety documentation through onboard ELD systems
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tanker experience preferred, not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional hose handling and load connection tasks
Endorsements
Tanker required, HazMat preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed fleet including Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025), Kenworth T680, and Volvo VNL units
- ELD systems vary by truck (Samsara, Omnitracs, legacy fleet units in rotation)
- Tank trailers inspected regularly with scheduled maintenance rotations, occasional downtime delays during peak refinery cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily for most local Detroit refinery routes
- Regional cycles allow 1–2 nights out depending on dispatch demand
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Detroit, MI → Toledo, OH (I-75 fuel corridor serving refinery-to-terminal transfers)
- Detroit, MI → Chicago, IL (I-94 industrial energy corridor for Midwest distribution hubs)
- Detroit, MI → Lansing, MI (I-96 chemical and industrial supply chain deliveries)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need tanker experience to apply?
No, but 1+ year CDL-A experience is preferred. Paid training is provided for qualified drivers entering tanker freight.
What kind of freight will I haul?
You will transport fuel, diesel, gasoline, and industrial chemicals from Detroit refinery and terminal networks.
How often will I be home?
Most drivers return home daily, with some regional assignments requiring 1–2 nights out depending on dispatch needs.
What trucks will I drive?
Expect mixed fleet units including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors with varying onboard ELD systems.
Are refinery delays common?
Yes, loading rack congestion and weather can impact timing along I-75 and I-94 industrial corridors.
Is HazMat required?
HazMat is preferred and often required depending on assigned chemical loads and terminal access rules.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A tanker position in Detroit, MI provides long-term stability within one of the most active energy and industrial logistics networks in the Midwest. Drivers operate near refinery corridors along the Detroit River, supporting continuous fuel movement into Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois markets. Over time, drivers may transition into dedicated accounts, higher-paying hazardous materials divisions, or specialized chemical transport roles depending on safety record and performance. While advancement is not guaranteed, experienced drivers often gain access to more consistent regional lanes, trainer opportunities, or premium refinery contracts. The Detroit freight environment remains heavily driven by automotive manufacturing, petroleum distribution, and chemical processing, ensuring steady demand for qualified CDL-A tanker operators year-round.
🔗 CDL-A Tanker Driver – Fuel & Chemical Transport (Detroit Refinery & Industrial Routes)
Detroit CDL-A tanker drivers remain in strong demand due to the city’s dense refinery infrastructure, industrial chemical plants, and high-volume fuel distribution networks along the Detroit River corridor. This local and regional tanker role connects critical Midwest supply chains, including routes along I-75 toward Toledo, I-94 toward Chicago, and I-96 supporting Michigan’s industrial inland freight movement. Drivers operate in a fast-paced environment where timing, safety compliance, and precision loading procedures directly impact fuel availability across multiple states. With weekly earnings ranging from $1,600–$2,250, drivers benefit from consistent freight flow tied to energy consumption, manufacturing output, and year-round industrial demand. This position offers stable home time, modern mixed fleet equipment, and structured tanker operations designed for experienced CDL-A professionals seeking reliable Midwest freight opportunities.
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