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CDL-A Tanker Driver, Local & Regional — Up to $90K+, $10,000 Sign-On

Columbus, IN Posted Jul 11, 2026

  • Hazmat
  • Local

Pay

From $70k/yr

Location
Columbus, IN
Equipment
Hazmat
Route
Local · USA only
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company is a family-owned food-grade tanker carrier based in Morristown, IN, hauling products like soybean oil, corn syrup, and chocolate for major food manufacturers. They're hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for local and regional routes with multiple home visits each week.

Pay

  • Top earners make $90,000+ a year; average drivers bring home $70,000-$80,000+
  • Weekly guaranteed pay, paid by direct deposit
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Unlimited bonuses for referring other drivers
  • Quarterly bonus for safe driving
  • Extra pay per load for weekend runs
  • $75 paid for overnight DOT breaks spent in the truck
  • Paid orientation and tanker training, at $200 per day

Home time

  • Home multiple times per week
  • Mostly afternoon and evening start times
  • A mix of local out-and-back runs and regional trips, with fewer overnights than typical OTR work
  • Option to stay out 2-3 nights for longer loads that pay more
  • Parking for your truck available at home or at the terminal

What you'll haul

  • Food-grade tanker freight, including soybean oil, corn syrup, and chocolate products
  • A combination of drop-and-hook and live loading/unloading
  • You'll run late-model trucks equipped with free XM Radio
  • Some opportunities to drive at night with lighter traffic

What the job involves

  • Hauling food-grade tanker loads safely
  • Keeping ELD logs and paperwork accurate
  • Doing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Staying in professional contact with dispatch and customers
  • Following FMCSA rules and company safety policies
  • Planning routes and managing your time well

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • At least 12 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
  • 21 years or older
  • Clean driving record and good MVR
  • Tanker endorsement required (reimbursement available after you're hired)
  • Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and ergo/capability test
  • Able to read, write, and speak English

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid vacation/PTO

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