Reasons to be a Tanker truck driver at Schneider:

• Bigger Money, Better Benefits
  Earn $38,000-$65,000 a year, depending on experience and location
• More Options
  Over-the-Road, Team, Regional or Local — pick the one that works for you
• Home Time
  Achieve a better work-life balance with our flexible time off schedule
• Steady Freight
  Have access to a reliable, growing customer base
• Continual Training
  Enjoy paid orientation and tuition reimbursement

Bigger Money, Better Benefits

Your earning potential will depend on which driving option you choose, but as a Tanker truck driver, you can expect to see slightly higher compensation because of the work that you do. Hauling hazardous materials requires extra care and Schneider recognizes that. New drivers can earn between $38,000 and $45,000 annually, while experienced drivers can expect to see between $45,000 and $65,000 a year.

• $7,500 sign-on/on-boarding bonus for a limited time
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Unlimited referral bonuses

Tanker drivers are also eligible for valuable benefits like medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, vacation days and a 401(k) program with company match.

More Options

There are a variety of driving opportunities within Schneider’s Tanker division. Whether you’re looking for more miles or more home time, we have an option to fit your needs. If you want to travel the country and rack up big miles, go with an Over-the-Road or Team Tanker position. If you’re looking to drive closer to home so you can get there more often, a Regional or Local Tanker truck driving job would be a better fit.

Home Time

At Schneider, we understand the importance of work/life balance. It’s the reason we do our best to get our drivers home as often as we can. Our Tanker drivers enjoy a unique time off schedule. It’s simple: You pick the six days you want off each month and we’ll work with you to make that happen. This system allows you to plan for vacations and home time in advance. We also have Local Tanker driving opportunities, which get drivers home daily.

“I would never say anything but great things about the home time that Schneider gives you ... When I put in for my time off, I am pretty much guaranteed that I will be in my car and on my way home when I said I need to be. With a lot of other drivers I’ve talked to at other companies, that doesn’t happen.”
- Ken Balog, former Tanker driver, now driver trainer

Steady Freight

With access to one of the largest freight pools in the industry, you’ll be running reliable miles year-round. Schneider’s customer base includes several stable national accounts and we continue to grow our business. That means we’ll keep you moving, racking up the miles you need and the money you deserve.

Continual Training

Training is important for all Schneider drivers, but especially for our Tanker drivers. Often times, you’ll be hauling hazardous materials or other products that need special handling. We make sure you’re prepared by providing the best training in the industry. During paid orientation, you’ll learn all about what it takes to drive a Tanker so that you’re safe and comfortable when it comes time to hit the road. The training doesn’t stop after your first few days with Big Orange. We continually work with you throughout your career to keep you on top of your game.

Schneider is always looking for quality drivers, regardless of experience, and we think Tanker is a great choice for recent driving school graduates. We’ll work with you and provide the training you need to be successful. We also offer tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000. Check out our list of preferred truck driving schools and begin your journey to Schneider today.

Did you know…

Schneider has Tanker Team positions available in some areas. Travel the country with a friend and enjoy the Tanker division’s unique time off program, which lets you pick the six days you want off each month.

Don’t have a Tanker Team partner? We’ll help you find one through our Team matching program.