CDL-A Truck Driver | Avg $1,200–$1,800/Wk | Elizabethtown, KY | Regional Tanker

Position Overview

Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a regional tanker position based in Elizabethtown, KY. This role offers high earning potential, consistent miles, and specialized freight, ideal for drivers looking to increase income with hazmat hauling.

Drivers will transport liquid chemical products across Midwest regional lanes with steady freight demand.

Route & Freight Details

• Regional runs primarily across:
  • KY, IL, MO, TN, IN, OH, TX, OK
  • Possible Canada runs (passport preferred)
• Average:
  • ~2,200–2,500 miles per week
• Freight includes:
  • Hazmat liquid chemicals (bulk tanker)
• Equipment:
  • Bulk tanker trailers
• Consistent freight in specialized chemical transport

Schedule

• 10–14 days out
• Home for 34-hour reset
• Longer regional runs with extended time on the road
• Must be available for:
  • Multi-day routes
  • Flexible scheduling

Pay & Compensation

• Avg Weekly Pay: $1,200–$1,800
• Avg Annual Pay: $62,000 – $93,000

Additional pay structure (from pay table):

• Mileage-based pay + load pay opportunities
• Incentives for higher mileage production
• Holiday and detention pay included

Bonuses

• $1,500 referral bonus
  • $750 after hire
  • $750 after 90 days

Equipment & Work Setup

• 2019+ Mack, Volvo, and International trucks
• Mix of:
  • Automatic and manual transmissions
• Governed speeds:
  • 65 mph pedal / 68 mph cruise

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience required
• Must have:
  • Tanker endorsement
  • Hazmat endorsement
  • TWIC card
• Passport preferred (for Canada loads)
• Must be able to:
  • Pass drug screen
  • Maintain safe driving record
  • Handle specialized chemical freight

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match

Why This Job Works

• Higher pay due to specialized hazmat freight
• Strong mileage = strong weekly earnings
• Less competition = easier placement for qualified drivers
• Stable, essential freight (chemical transport)

Apply Today

If you're looking to step into a higher-paying driving role and are comfortable with tanker work, apply now to get started.