This is a full_time Local tanker position with ARIZONA MILK TRANSPORT INC in Litchfield Park, Maricopa County. You will need a CDL Class A license, along with hazmat, tanker endorsements. The position pays $57,200 - $62,400/yr. Home time is listed as home daily.
Job Description
About the Company We are Arizona Milk Transport. We pick up bulk milk at local dairies and transport the milk to local processing plants in the Phoenix area. ALL our trucks are daycabs. There are no long haul positions, you will be home every day. We have been growing, we have hired drivers and we need more. The position is based in Tempe. THIS IS NOT HAZMAT We hope your driving career continues to be a long and safe one. As you make decisions about your driving career, give some thought to driving for the best of the milk transportation industry based in Arizona. Positions will be filled immediately. If interested, don't wait! About the Job Home Daily. You will have a set schedule of a 5 day week. You load only you do not unload tankers. You will be required to work weekends but your days off will be 2 consecutive days off. WE PAY DETENTION PAY If you are held up at a plant detention pay pays $18/hr. starting at the 1 ½ hr mark. Position offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, Aflac plans for you and your family. Double pay for holidays worked, Well maintained equipment and a we're a company that is open 24 hrs a day/365 days a year, we never close. Job Summary Company Driver (W2, Solo) Tanker trailer Local $1,100 - $1,200 total weekly avg. pay 2,900 - 3,100 avg. miles per week Dedicated Day shift No Driver Load/Unload Home Time 5 days on, 2 days off No guaranteed weekends home Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Paid holidays Paid vacation Hiring Requirements Class A license Must have (N) Tank Vehicles endorsement at time of hire 18 months Tractor Trailer experience We're an equal opportunity employer
Local trucking jobs operate within a 100-to-200-mile radius, allowing drivers to be home every night. These positions often involve multiple stops per day, including deliveries to stores, warehouses, or construction sites. Local driving is an excellent fit for those who value work-life balance, and demand for local CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce expands.
A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.
Pros & Cons of Local Driving
Pros
+Home every night with weekends typically off
+No need to live in a sleeper cab
+Consistent daily routine and work-life balance
+Health benefits from regular meals and sleep schedule
+Growing demand from e-commerce and last-mile delivery
Cons
−Lower per-mile pay compared to OTR and regional
−More physical work with frequent loading and unloading
−Heavy city traffic and tight dock maneuvering
−Early morning start times (often 3 AM to 5 AM)
−Higher number of stops per day means more paperwork
About Tanker Trucks
Tanker trucks transport liquid or gaseous cargo such as fuel, chemicals, milk, and water. Drivers typically need a Tanker (N) endorsement on their CDL, and many tanker loads also require a Hazmat (H) endorsement. The specialized nature of tanker hauling means drivers earn above-average pay, though the role demands extra caution due to the shifting weight of liquid cargo.
This position pays $57,200 - $62,400/yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, endorsements, and miles driven.
What CDL class do I need for this job?
This position requires a CDL Class A license. Class A allows you to operate combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR.
What is the home time for this position?
The home time for this position is listed as home daily. Actual home time may vary based on route assignments and freight availability.
What is the trucking job market like in Arizona?
Arizona is a major logistics hub connecting California ports to the rest of the country. Cross-border freight with Mexico adds demand. The average truck driver salary in Arizona ranges from $50,000 - $72,000 per year.
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