Smith Transport
7-AXLE TANKER DRIVERS: AVERAGE $104K+ ANNUALLY
Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: June 5, 2026
Job id: 275d88-9581
7-AXLE TANKER DRIVERS: AVERAGE $104K+ ANNUALLY
Smith Transport is hiring CDL-A tanker drivers! Looking for steady freight, reliable schedules, and strong pay? Smith Transport’s 7-Axle tanker division offers consistent work, predictable home time, and excellent weekly earnings.
Must have 1 year of OTR experience, apply now to speak with a recruiter.
Pay & Schedule
- Starting pay: $26/hour
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Weekly hours: 60–65 on average
- Annual earnings: $104,000+ average
- Raises: At 6, 9, and 12 months
- Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off
Driver Benefits
- Per diem pay
- 24/7/365 driver support
- Company paid lodging at high-quality hotels
Equipment & Orientation
- Late-model Peterbilt tankers
- All trucks are 18 speed
- Paid orientation: 2.5 days in Roaring Spring, PA
- Company-paid travel, meals & lodging
- Orientation led by experienced Smith Transport drivers
Requirements
- Age 21+
- Valid Class A with 1 year recent OTR experience
- OR Class B with 6+ months of tanker experience
- Tanker endorsement required