CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Driver – Propane & Butane | Joliet, IL
About The Position
Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT Group) is hiring experienced CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Drivers for a regional propane and butane (UN1075) operation serving Northern Illinois, Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding regional markets. Drivers transport propane and butane, operate specialized tanker pumping equipment, and follow applicable safety and documentation requirements. The position offers average gross weekly earnings of $1,300–$2,500+, with pay of $0.70–$0.75 per mile based on experience, additional per-gallon pumping compensation, paid loading and unloading, a night-out stipend, and hourly detention pay. Actual earnings vary based on mileage, pumping compensation, routes, product volume, availability, and seasonal demand. Routes are regional, with drivers typically spending approximately five days on the road and two days at home. Drivers are home weekly and must be available one weekend day. Drivers are not required to report daily to a DHT terminal. Operating areas include Joliet, Morris, Lemont, Channahon, and Monee, Illinois, and Griffith, Indiana.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required (H/N or X).
- Minimum one year of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to meet applicable DOT qualification requirements.
- Ability to safely operate tanker pumping equipment and handle hoses.
- Commitment to safety and professional driving practices.
Nice To Haves
- Previous propane or butane experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience hauling LPG, anhydrous ammonia, refined fuels, or other bulk liquid and gas products.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport propane and butane (UN1075).
- Load and unload using specialized tanker pumping equipment.
- Perform required vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Maintain accurate ELD records and shipping documentation.
- Inspect and properly operate hoses, valves, fittings, and safety equipment.
- Comply with DOT, FMCSA, customer, and DHT safety requirements.
- Represent DHT professionally at loading and unloading facilities and customer locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Safety bonus opportunities.
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Night-out stipend and hourly detention pay.
- Paid loading and unloading.
- Per-gallon pumping compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
