Loader/driver vs tank driver

The differences between loader/drivers and tank drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a loader/driver, becoming a tank driver takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a tank driver has an average salary of $51,471, which is higher than the $39,446 average annual salary of a loader/driver.

The top three skills for a loader/driver include CDL, safety equipment and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for a tank driver are CDL, hazmat, and post-trip inspections.

Loader/driver vs tank driver overview

	Loader/Driver	Tank Driver
Yearly salary	$39,446	$51,471
Hourly rate	$18.96	$24.75
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	137,815	783,401
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	43	48
Years of experience	4	2

Loader/driver vs tank driver salary

Loader/drivers and tank drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Loader/Driver	Tank Driver
Average salary	$39,446	$51,471
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	Between $35,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	New York	Colorado
Best paying company	Bulkmatic Transport	Kemira Chemicals
Best paying industry	Utilities	Transportation

Differences between loader/driver and tank driver education

There are a few differences between a loader/driver and a tank driver in terms of educational background:

	Loader/Driver	Tank Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Loader/driver vs tank driver demographics

Here are the differences between loader/drivers' and tank drivers' demographics:

	Loader/Driver	Tank Driver
Average age	43	48
Gender ratio	Male, 92.4% Female, 7.6%	Male, 95.0% Female, 5.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between loader/driver and tank driver duties and responsibilities

Loader/driver example responsibilities.

DOT certify to drive trucks.
Operate automated and semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and empty contents.
Deliver and run all parts of the DFW Metroplex, and love the work
Maintain a neat and clean work area, follow OSHA standards for safe material handling.
Deliver auto supplies Unload/loading supplies upon delivery used GPS
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment

Tank driver example responsibilities.

Deliver a variety of commodities to surrounding mines OTR and locally.
Employ industry standard HAZMAT procedures.
Deliver chemicals to various locations in town and OTR.
Deliver liquid propane to commercial and residential accounts/perform safety checks/operate forklifts/follow D.O.T.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers and CB radios.
Hooked/Unhook trailers and converter dollies to or from a tractor and/or trailer.

Loader/driver vs tank driver skills

Common loader/driver skills

CDL, 28%
Safety Equipment, 11%
Post-Trip Inspections, 9%
DOT, 9%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Policies, 4%

Common tank driver skills

CDL, 45%
Hazmat, 19%
Post-Trip Inspections, 6%
OTR, 5%
Customer Locations, 4%
PTO, 3%