Tanker Trucking in Boulder, CO

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for tanker owner-operators in Boulder.

$3.42

Rate / Mile

$25,650

Est. Gross / Month

$16,673

Est. Net / Month

Mountain West

Market Region

About Tanker Trucking

Tanker trucks transport liquid cargo including petroleum products, chemicals, food-grade liquids, and water. Hazmat endorsement is typically required. Limited carrier pool supports strong rates.

Tanker Market in the Mountain West

Mountain West tanker freight includes petroleum distribution to rural areas, mining chemicals for the region's extraction industry, and crude oil transport from Wyoming and Montana fields. The long distances between fuel terminals and delivery points translate to higher per-mile rates. Water hauling for mining and energy operations is a growing niche. Winter fuel demand in mountain communities creates seasonal rate increases.

Top Tanker Lanes from Boulder

Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO

Billings MT → Casper WY

Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ

Cheyenne WY → Denver CO

Why Boulder for Tanker

Key Industries

Natural foods and beverages
Technology and software
Federal research
Renewable energy

Key Highways

US-36SH-93SH-119 (Diagonal Highway)SH-7SH-157 (Foothills Parkway)

Top Shippers

Celestial Seasonings
Boulder Brands
Ball Corporation (nearby)
NIST/NOAA

Distribution Centers Near Boulder

Celestial Seasonings distribution

Boulder Commerce Park

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Tanker Trucking in Boulder — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Boulder is $3.42 per loaded mile. This reflects the Mountain West regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a tanker owner-operator based in Boulder can expect approximately $25,650 gross monthly revenue and around $16,673 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Boulder market include: Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO, Billings MT → Casper WY, Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ, Cheyenne WY → Denver CO. These lanes reflect the Mountain West freight patterns and may vary by season.

Boulder is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including natural foods and beverages, technology and software, federal research. Access to US-36, SH-93, SH-119 (Diagonal Highway) provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Boulder include US-36, SH-93, SH-119 (Diagonal Highway), SH-7, SH-157 (Foothills Parkway). These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.