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CDL-A OTR Tanker Driver — Average $1,700–$1,800/Week

Lubbock, TX Posted Oct 31, 2026

  • Tanker
  • OTR

Pay

$0.57/mi

Location
Lubbock, TX
Equipment
Tanker
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver, Owner operator
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company is looking for OTR CDL-A drivers to haul food-grade tanker freight, with consistent miles and newer equipment. This is a new operation backed by decades of experience in transportation and dairy.

Pay

  • Average $1,700–$1,800 a week, based on 3,000 weekly miles
  • All miles paid, both loaded and empty
  • $200 paid for resets taken on the road
  • An extra $200 for holidays worked
  • Paid out weekly

Home time

  • Expect to be out 14–18 days at a stretch
  • Flexible options for getting home

What you'll haul

  • Food-grade tanker freight
  • Newer trucks (2023 and up) from Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner
  • Both automatic and manual transmissions in the fleet

Entry-level path

If you're newer to driving, CORE48 also has OTR openings for you:

  • Pay starts at $.51–$.52 per mile
  • 95% of drivers earn an added $.05 per mile monthly safety bonus, bringing pay to $.56–$.57 per mile
  • Open to CDL-A holders with under a year of verifiable experience
  • You should be willing to stay out 2–3 weeks and keep safety a priority

For owner-operators

If rising fuel and maintenance costs have you ready to step away from owning your truck, CORE48 welcomes owner-operators looking to return to company driving.

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A
  • If you're a recent grad, must have finished school within the last 90 days
  • Tanker experience preferred
  • Must meet DOT requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
  • Life insurance, plus disability coverage options
  • Round-the-clock driver support
  • Pet-friendly policy available
  • Spouse ride-along policy

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