CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Driver – Propane & Butane | Joliet, IL

D.h.t; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Professionally maintained equipment

Weekly direct deposit

Safety bonus opportunities

Job summary

Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT Group) is hiring CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Drivers for our regional propane and butane operations serving Northern Illinois, Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and surrounding markets. Expect weekly home time, competitive compensation, and professional equipment.

Responsibilities include safe transport of propane/butane, loading/unloading, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Hazmat/tanker endorsements required and one year of CDL-A driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (H/N or X) required.
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to meet DOT qualification requirements.
• Ability to operate tanker pumping equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport propane and butane (UN1075).
• Load and unload using tanker pumping equipment.
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate ELD records and shipping documentation.
• Inspect hoses, valves, fittings, and safety equipment.
• Comply with DOT, FMCSA, customer and DHT safety requirements.
• Represent DHT professionally at loading/unloading facilities.

Skills

Hazmat endorsement

Tank truck driving

CDL-A

Safety-first

DOT compliance

Job description

Description

CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Driver – Propane & Butane | Joliet, IL

$1,300–$2,500+ Weekly Gross | $0.70–$0.75 CPM + Pumping Pay | Home Weekly

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – CHICAGOLAND • NORTHERN ILLINOIS • NORTHWEST INDIANA

Dave Hausbeck Trucking (DHT Group) is hiring experienced CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Drivers for our regional propane and butane (UN1075) operation serving Northern Illinois, Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding regional markets.

The product is here. The equipment is ready. We're looking for the drivers.

If you're an experienced Hazmat Tanker driver looking for competitive compensation, professionally maintained equipment, and weekly home time, DHT has opportunities available.

Compensation & Benefits

• $1,300–$2,500+ average gross weekly earnings
• $0.70–$0.75 per mile, based on experience
• Additional per-gallon pumping compensation
• Paid loading and unloading
• Night-out stipend and hourly detention pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• Safety bonus opportunities
• 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
• Professionally maintained equipment

Actual earnings vary based on mileage, pumping compensation, routes, product volume, availability, and seasonal demand.

Regional Routes – Home Weekly

• Home every week
• Typical schedule: approximately 5 days on the road, 2 days home
• One weekend day availability required
• Regional operations throughout Northern Illinois, Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding markets
• Operating areas include Joliet, Morris, Lemont, Channahon, and Monee, IL; and Griffith, IN
• Drivers are not required to report daily to a DHT terminal

Regional tanker work. Specialized compensation. Weekly home time.

Driver 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

Driver Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required (H/N or X)
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable CDL-A driving experience required
• 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

Previous propane or butane experience is preferred but not required.

Drivers with experience hauling LPG, anhydrous ammonia, refined fuels, or other bulk liquid and gas products are encouraged to apply.

Join DHT – Hiring Now

Founded in 1983, Dave Hausbeck Trucking has built its reputation on safe operations, professional drivers, and dependable transportation services.

We're recruiting qualified Hazmat Tanker Drivers throughout the Joliet, IL / Chicagoland region, including Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.