A hazmat dispatch service for drivers who earned the X on their license

Hazmat and tanker work takes more than a CDL: endorsements, a federal security check, higher insurance and paperwork that has to be right every time. That's why it pays more and why fewer carriers can do it. Our tanker dispatch finds loads your endorsements, tank and insurance actually cover, and every one comes to you to confirm or pass.

Dispatch my hazmat rig

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Class A or B, plus H, N or X

H for placarded hazmat, N for tank vehicles, X for both. Hazmat needs a TSA security threat assessment. States can add requirements.

Source: 49 CFR 383.91(a)(1) · checked Oct 2026

Source: 49 CFR 383.93, 383.153 · checked Oct 2026

Source: 49 CFR 383.141; 49 CFR 1572 · checked Oct 2026

CDL endorsements · Tanker endorsement requirements

Tier 02A hypothetical path

Driver A goes from Class A to hazmat tanker owner-operator

Hypothetical

Driver A is made up. Driver A has a Class A and three years hauling dry van for a company, and wants into fuel and chemical tanker work because fewer trucks can take it. Step one is the endorsement. Driver A finishes hazmat theory training, applies to TSA well ahead because the threat assessment is the slowest part, then passes the hazmat and tank vehicle knowledge tests. The state adds X.

Step two is experience. Many tanker shippers want time behind a loaded tank before they'll let an owner-operator haul for them, so Driver A spends time on a company tanker learning surge, product handling and loading racks. That's a common path, not a rule; some carriers start newer drivers on non-hazmat tanks first.

Step three is the business side, and it's heavier than a dry van authority. Driver A's insurance has to meet the higher federal minimums: $1,000,000 for most hazardous materials and $5,000,000 for hazardous substances carried in bulk in cargo tanks, portable tanks or hoppers, versus $750,000 for general freight. Hauling placarded loads also means PHMSA registration and a training file that gets refreshed on schedule.

Source: 49 CFR 387.9 · checked Oct 2026

Source: 49 CFR 107.601 · checked Oct 2026

Source: 49 CFR 172.704 · checked Oct 2026

Step four is the first loads. Driver A tells the desk exactly what the tank is rated and cleaned for, and the desk only brings loads that fit: right product, right cleaning history, right insurance. Driver A still confirms each one, and the rate con comes from the broker directly.

Tier 03Endorsement path

H, N or X: the steps, fees and timing for each

Tap a plate to see its path. Federal steps and the TSA fee come from official sources and are dated. State test and endorsement fees vary, so we point you to your state DMV for those rather than guess.

Want to add it all up for your state? The hazmat endorsement cost and timeline calculator does the math. What hazmat drivers earn, with sources, is in the hazmat truck driver salary guide.

Source: 49 CFR 380 Subpart F · checked Oct 2026

Tank washes and product history

A tanker's last load decides its next one. Many shippers require a wash certificate showing the tank was cleaned after a previous product, and some products can't follow others at all. We track what you hauled last and when you washed, so we don't offer you a load you'd have to turn down at the rack.

X endorsement: Tank + hazmat

Entry-level hazmat training
The same hazmat theory training required for H.
TSA security threat assessment
Required, because X includes hazmat: $85.25, valid 5 years. Apply at least 60 days ahead.
Both knowledge tests
Pass the hazmat and the tank vehicle knowledge tests at your state licensing agency.
Endorsement added
The state issues X, which covers hauling hazardous materials in a tank. It's what fuel and chemical tanker work usually requires.

Source: TSA, Hazmat Endorsement Threat Assessment Program · checked Oct 2026

Tier 04Fee and FAQ

Tanker dispatch fee and questions

Hazmat and tanker loads pay the same dispatch percentage as every other truck: 7% while your MC is under 6 months, 5% after, 4% for 2 or more trucks (limited time). Starting costs nothing, there's no contract to sign, and an idle week is free. Pricing and terms.

To dispatch a tanker we need its capacity and specification, compartments, pump or hoses on board, what products it's cleared for, your endorsements and your insurance limits. Every offer is checked against all of them before it reaches you.

Our desk works only for carriers on their own authority. If you drive a company tanker, your carrier dispatches you; this page's endorsement path still applies to you.

What endorsements do I need to haul hazmat?

An H endorsement to haul placarded hazardous materials, an N endorsement to drive a tank vehicle, or an X endorsement, which combines both, for hazardous materials in a tank. You also need the right CDL class for the vehicle, usually Class A for a tractor-trailer tanker. States can add requirements.

How long does the hazmat endorsement take?

The knowledge test is quick to schedule; the TSA threat assessment is the slow part. TSA aims to give you a status within 60 days and recommends applying at least 60 days before you need the endorsement. Add the hazmat theory training, which you must finish before your first H knowledge test.

Do hazmat loads pay more?

Usually, because fewer carriers have the endorsements, insurance and training to take them, and the risk is higher. That premium has to cover real costs: higher insurance minimums, PHMSA registration, training records and often tank washes. There's no reliable public rate index for hazmat freight, so judge each load against your own costs.

What do I need to haul hazmat?

The right endorsement, insurance that meets the higher federal minimums for hazmat, PHMSA registration if you haul placarded quantities, hazmat training on file and refreshed at least every three years, proper placards and shipping papers, and for some high-hazard materials a hazmat safety permit. Many shippers also want experience before they'll load you.

Do you dispatch tankers?

Yes, both non-hazmat tankers (food grade, water, chemicals that aren't hazmat) and hazmat tankers when you hold the X endorsement and the insurance and registrations to match. Tell us what your tank is rated and cleaned for, and we only bring you loads it can legally carry.

Dispatch my hazmat rig on loads it's cleared for

Apply in about 2 minutes. Tell us your endorsements, tank rating and insurance limits. Every load comes to you first, and the rate con arrives from the broker.

Dispatch my hazmat rig