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

DHT Group; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

DHT Group is hiring experienced CDL-A Hazmat Tanker Drivers for our Joliet, IL operation serving Northern Illinois, Chicagoland, and Northwest Indiana. Weekly home time and competitive compensation are offered on a regional propane and butane route.

Drivers pull tanker trailers equipped for UN1075 cargo, with pumping equipment and per-gallon incentives. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance are included along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements (H/N or X)
• Minimum 1 year verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• Ability to meet DOT qualification requirements
• Safe operation of tanker pumping equipment and hoses

Responsibilities

• Safely transport propane and butane (UN1075)
• Load and unload using tanker pumping equipment
• Perform inspections of vehicle and equipment
• Maintain accurate ELD records and shipping docs
• 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 Tanker driving

CDL-A

DOT compliance

Job description

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – CHICAGOLAND

• NORTHERN ILLINOIS
• NORTHWEST INDIANA

Description

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

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

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.

About DHT

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.

Requirements

• 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