Chemical Liquid Tanker Job.

Hey guys, I have a question for you. I’ve been driving now for about 2 1/2 years and I’ve been hauling dry van freight (a little bit of Reefer loads too) the whole time. I have all of my endorsements and now I’m considering switching over and working for a Chemical Liquid Tanker company. They pay by percentage of the load. Here’s my question.

How much does these types of loads pay?

It depends on the load and the freight lanes, just like all other truckload freight.

Tankers are a different type of trailer. Single baffle trailers have surge which is a learning curve. They turn differently also, so you will have to practice on that.

I pulled chemicals for 5 1/2 years and loved it. I was also paid on percentage. Different companies have different rates. You did not say which company, so I can’t tell you anything specific. Some are better than others.

In the tanker world hazmat loads in the old days paid better, but not so much anymore. I’ve hauled paper additive that actually paid better than some haz loads.