Home Daily Food-Grade Tanker
Local CDL-A Milk Tanker Driver – Home Daily in Boise, ID
Location: Boise–Nampa, Idaho • Local Farm-to-Plant Routes
Class A CDL Tanker Endorsement Hourly + Overtime
Collect raw milk from commercial dairy farms and deliver it to receiving plants across the Treasure Valley. Earn $1,500–$1,750 per week on a local schedule with overtime after 40 hours, paid washouts when assigned, and daily home time.
Weekly Gross Pay
$1,500–$1,750
Estimated Annual Gross:
$78,000–$91,000
Base Rate $27.50/hr
Overtime $41.25/hr after 40 hours
Home Time Daily
Typical Shift 10–12 hours
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000
Job Status: Currently Hiring
• Last Verified: October 12, 2026
- Collect raw milk from assigned commercial dairy farms and transport it to approved receiving plants.
- Sample, measure, and document milk according to established food-safety procedures.
- Connect sanitary hoses, operate transfer equipment, and verify connections before pumping.
- Complete approximately 6–12 farm stops on a typical collection cycle, depending on volume and route.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report tanker or tractor defects.
- Coordinate plant arrival times, collection changes, and delays with dispatch.
- Return equipment to the designated local yard at the end of the shift.
Compensation combines hourly pay, eligible overtime, and additional payments for assigned work. Weekly earnings depend on hours worked, collection volume, and scheduled washouts.
Base Hourly Rate $27.50
Overtime Rate $41.25/hr after 40 hours
Typical Weekly Gross $1,500–$1,750
Estimated Annual Gross $78,000–$91,000
Additional Farm Stops $3 per qualifying additional stop
Assigned Tank Washout $25 per completed washout
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000, paid in stages through 180 days
Annual estimates use 52 working weeks and exclude the sign-on bonus. Overtime eligibility and calculation follow applicable law and company payroll policy.
Home Time Home daily
Workweek Primarily 5–6 days, including rotating weekends
Dispatch Window Approximately 3:00–5:00 AM
Shift Length Usually 10–12 hours
Weekly Hours Approximately 48–55
Service Area Boise–Nampa and western Treasure Valley
Farm readiness, milk volume, plant receiving queues, and sanitation requirements can extend a shift. Weekend coverage is part of a continuous dairy collection operation.
Tractor Fleet 2019–2024 Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 day cabs
Transmission Primarily automatic
Tank Trailers Food-grade stainless-steel tankers with sanitary fittings and internal baffles
Safety Technology ELD, GPS tracking, forward-facing cameras, and available collision mitigation
Driver Assignment Regular tractor assignment when available; occasional slip-seating
Equipment is maintained for routine local service. Drivers use company-provided milk hoses and transfer equipment and follow established sanitation procedures.
Routes change with farm pickup windows, milk volume, and receiving capacity. Most shifts remain within the western Treasure Valley.
- Caldwell–Nampa: Farm collections toward receiving facilities using I-84 and local connectors.
- Middleton–Nampa: Rural dairy pickups via ID-44 and connecting county roads.
- Parma–Caldwell: Farm-to-plant collections using US-95 and local agricultural roads.
- Kuna–Boise area: Southern Ada County pickups routed toward designated receiving facilities.
Narrow entrances, gravel farm lanes, livestock activity, and turning space at bulk tanks require careful low-speed maneuvering.
- Inspect the tractor and tanker, review the dispatch sequence, and confirm collection instructions.
- Check farm identification and required milk records before connecting transfer hoses.
- Sample and measure milk, record required information, and transfer the product safely.
- Repeat the collection process across assigned farms, reporting delays or equipment problems.
- Check in at the receiving plant, complete sample and delivery documentation, and unload through the designated system.
- Complete required sanitation, post-trip checks, and return the equipment to the local yard.
About the Carrier
This regional transportation operation supports dairy producers and food-processing customers throughout southwestern Idaho. The local tanker team coordinates farm collections with plant receiving schedules and maintains the sanitation, documentation, and equipment standards required for raw milk transportation. Drivers work with dispatch and receiving personnel to keep collection cycles moving while allowing for changes in farm readiness and daily production volume. The operation uses a practical mixed-age fleet, established maintenance procedures, and local yard support. Work is structured around recurring collection areas rather than long-distance freight, with daily returns to the designated yard when the assigned route is complete.
Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision plans available after the eligibility period
Retirement 401(k) with company match subject to plan terms
Paid Time Off Accrual according to company policy
Training Paid orientation and supervised route familiarization
Work Gear Required PPE and job-specific safety equipment
Additional Support Local parking, maintenance coordination, and safety incentive eligibility
- Valid Class A CDL and tanker endorsement.
- Current DOT medical qualification and eligibility under applicable FMCSA requirements.
- At least 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record and employment history under company standards.
- Ability to complete required milk-hauler training and licensing before performing regulated duties.
- Ability to connect hoses, handle transfer equipment, and work outdoors around farm facilities.
- Ability to follow sanitation, sampling, documentation, and safe-driving procedures.
- Farm bulk tanks not ready at the scheduled collection time.
- Receiving queues or limited unloading capacity at processing facilities.
- Extra sampling, paperwork, or sanitation requirements.
- Winter snow, icy roads, and muddy farm entrances.
- Traffic and construction on I-84 and connecting roads.
- Changes in daily milk volume that require dispatch to resequence stops.
1
Application
Submit your CDL-A application and work history.
2
Screening
Review license, endorsements, experience, and driving record.
3
DOT Checks
Complete required drug testing and Clearinghouse procedures.
4
Evaluation
Complete required driving and equipment assessments.
5
Orientation
Review sanitation procedures, farm collection, and receiving protocols.
How much can a local milk tanker driver earn in Boise? ▼
The expected gross range is $1,500–$1,750 per week, or approximately $78,000–$91,000 annually at 52 working weeks. Actual earnings depend on hours, overtime, and qualifying additional duties.
Is this a home-daily driving position? ▼
Yes. Routes are designed around local farm collections and receiving facilities in the Boise–Nampa area. Drivers return to the designated yard after completing their assigned work.
What CDL endorsements are required? ▼
A valid Class A CDL and tanker endorsement are required. Additional milk-hauler training or licensing must be completed before performing duties that require it.
How many farm stops are included in a typical shift? ▼
A collection cycle commonly includes around 6–12 farms, depending on milk volume, pickup timing, farm locations, and receiving-plant requirements.
Does the job involve loading and unloading the milk? ▼
Yes. Drivers connect sanitary hoses, operate the transfer equipment, complete required sampling and documentation, and unload at the receiving facility using the designated procedures.
What equipment will I operate? ▼
The fleet uses practical day-cab tractors, primarily Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 models from 2019–2024, paired with food-grade stainless-steel milk tankers.
Is previous milk-hauling experience mandatory? ▼
At least 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience is preferred. Applicants must meet company qualification standards and complete the required dairy-specific training before working independently.
What can delay the end of a shift? ▼
Farm readiness, receiving-plant queues, extra sanitation, changing milk volumes, and winter road conditions can extend the route. Dispatch adjusts the collection sequence when necessary.
Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley offer a varied Class A driving market spanning food distribution, LTL, construction, fuel delivery, regional dry van, and specialized tanker work. Local dairy transportation is a distinct niche because drivers must combine commercial driving skills with careful liquid handling, sanitation, sampling, and farm documentation. Employers compete for drivers who can manage early starts, variable stop sequences, and customer-facing procedures. Local hourly jobs generally emphasize overtime and daily home time, while regional and OTR positions more often use mileage-based pay and longer trips. Experienced tanker drivers have a narrower but more specialized set of opportunities than general dry-van applicants. Weekend availability, a satisfactory driving record, and relevant endorsements can improve access to these roles. Agricultural activity supports recurring demand, although individual openings and schedules depend on operating contracts and staffing needs.
The western Treasure Valley combines dairy farming, food processing, agricultural production, retail distribution, and construction-related freight. Commercial dairies around Canyon and Ada counties supply raw milk to regional receiving and processing facilities, creating demand for sanitary bulk-liquid transportation. This work differs from packaged dairy distribution: raw milk is collected directly from farm bulk tanks and transferred into food-grade tankers before delivery to a receiving plant. I-84 connects Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell, while US-20/26, US-95, ID-44, and ID-55 provide access to surrounding rural production areas. Farm approaches may involve narrow turns, gravel surfaces, and limited maneuvering space. Receiving schedules and sanitation requirements influence route sequencing, while winter ice, snow, and muddy agricultural roads can slow collections. The local dairy supply chain operates throughout the year, with daily volume and collection timing varying by producer and processing demand.