🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fresno, CA
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Bulk industrial liquid / HazMat chemical tanker
- Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday work
📋 Job Description
- Transport bulk industrial liquid products including industrial chemicals, water treatment products, agricultural processing liquids, and non-food-grade bulk liquids in DOT-approved chemical tank trailers
- Perform pre-trip inspections, verify shipping papers, inspect valves and fittings, confirm placarding, and complete required HazMat documentation
- Monitor loading and unloading operations at manufacturing facilities, chemical distributors, agricultural processing plants, water treatment facilities, and industrial terminals
- Operate safely along Highway 99, I-5, CA-41, CA-58, CA-152 and occasional US-395 into western Nevada
- Follow customer-specific PPE requirements and strict site safety policies at industrial facilities
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding loading delays, production schedules, and route changes
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 1 year recent CDL-A experience; previous tanker experience preferred
Age
Minimum 23 years old
MVR
Acceptable CSA and MVR history
Physical
Ability to safely operate around industrial loading facilities and wear required chemical-resistant PPE
Endorsements
Current HazMat and Tanker endorsements required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Peterbilt 567, Mack Anthem, and Kenworth T880 sleeper tractors
- Fleet average age: Mixed fleet of recent model years with limited older reserve units
- Features: Stainless steel insulated chemical tanker trailers equipped with vapor recovery systems, chemical transfer hoses, PPE storage compartments, and spill response equipment
- Transmission type: Mostly automatic transmissions with limited manual units on certain routes
- Maintenance program: Scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance with replacement tractors provided during service
🏠 Home Time
- Primarily Monday through Friday operations
- 2 to 4 nights away from home during most work weeks
- Occasional Saturday work based on customer demand
- Reset schedules vary according to freight availability and Hours-of-Service requirements
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fresno, CA → Bakersfield, CA → Fresno, CA (industrial chemical lanes via I-5 and Highway 99)
- Fresno, CA → Stockton, CA → Fresno, CA (water treatment and manufacturing freight along CA-99)
- Fresno, CA → Sacramento, CA → Fresno, CA with occasional Reno, NV runs (agricultural processing liquids via CA-99 and US-395)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
The carrier specializes in regional bulk liquid transportation supporting industrial manufacturers, agricultural processors, water treatment operations, and chemical distribution facilities throughout California and parts of western Nevada. The company has steadily expanded its tanker operation by focusing on consistent regional freight rather than long-haul networks.
Primary Freight
Industrial Chemical Tanker — bulk non-food-grade liquid commodities
Operating Area
California Central Valley and Western Regional (primarily California with occasional western Nevada)
Equipment
Mixed fleet of Peterbilt 567, Mack Anthem, and Kenworth T880 sleeper tractors pulling stainless steel chemical tank trailers
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch and roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What endorsements are required for this HazMat tanker position?
Current HazMat and Tanker endorsements on your CDL-A are required.
How many nights per week will I be away from home?
Drivers typically spend 2 to 4 nights away from home during most work weeks in this regional operation.
What type of freight will I be hauling?
Bulk industrial liquid freight including industrial chemicals, water treatment products, and agricultural processing liquids in chemical tank trailers.
Is previous tanker experience mandatory?
Previous tanker experience is preferred but not required for experienced CDL-A drivers who hold the proper endorsements.
What are the primary highways for Fresno-based runs?
Drivers primarily travel Highway 99, I-5, CA-41, CA-58, and CA-152 corridors.
Are tractors assigned or slip-seated?
Experienced drivers may receive assigned equipment based on availability and seniority. Newer hires may operate slip-seated tractors during peak periods.
💼 Career Opportunities
CDL-A drivers with HazMat and Tanker endorsements are well-positioned for stable regional work in California’s Central Valley. This role builds valuable experience handling bulk liquid freight, vapor recovery systems, and industrial loading procedures that transfer well across chemical and tanker segments. Consistent lanes between Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Sacramento, and Visalia allow drivers to master recurring customer sites and optimize Hours-of-Service compliance. With growing demand for industrial chemical transportation and water treatment products, qualified tanker drivers enjoy reliable freight volumes and the opportunity to develop specialized skills in placarding, documentation, and safe product transfer. Drivers who excel in this environment often advance into safety-focused roles or mentor new tanker operators. The combination of regional miles, loading/unloading pay, and HazMat premiums supports strong earning potential while maintaining more predictable home time than long-haul positions.
🔗 CDL-A HazMat Tanker Driver – Fresno, CA
Looking for CDL-A tanker jobs in Fresno? This regional HazMat tanker driver position offers $1,650–$1,900 weekly pay hauling bulk industrial liquids throughout California’s Central Valley. Based in Fresno, drivers run familiar lanes on Highway 99, I-5, and CA-58 between manufacturing plants, chemical distributors, and agricultural processors. The role includes loading and unloading pay, detention, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Equipment consists of Peterbilt, Mack, and Kenworth tractors paired with stainless steel chemical tank trailers featuring vapor recovery systems. Drivers enjoy 2–4 nights out with resets in Fresno and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Ideal for experienced CDL-A drivers comfortable with industrial facilities, HazMat compliance, and detailed pre-trip inspections of valves, hoses, and fittings. Join a carrier focused on consistent regional chemical tanker freight in one of California’s busiest industrial corridors.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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