Tanker Trucking in Salt Lake City, UT

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

$3.65

Rate / Mile

$27,375

Est. Gross / Month

$17,794

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 Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO

Billings MT → Casper WY

Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ

Cheyenne WY → Denver CO

Why Salt Lake City for Tanker

Key Industries

Mining & minerals (copper, gold)
Technology (Silicon Slopes)
Defense & aerospace
Outdoor recreation equipment
Healthcare

Key Highways

I-15I-80I-84I-215 (belt route)US-89SR-201

Top Shippers

Amazon SLC1-SLC3
Rio Tinto (copper)
eBay/Overstock
Walmart DC

Distribution Centers Near Salt Lake City

Amazon SLC1 (Salt Lake City)

Walmart DC #6048 (Grantsville)

Associated Food Stores DC (Farr West)

UPS Salt Lake Hub

Overstock.com DC (Salt Lake City)

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Tanker Trucking in Salt Lake City — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Salt Lake City is $3.65 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 Salt Lake City can expect approximately $27,375 gross monthly revenue and around $17,794 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Salt Lake City 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.

Salt Lake City is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including mining & minerals (copper, gold), technology (silicon slopes), defense & aerospace. Access to I-15, I-80, I-84 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Salt Lake City include I-15, I-80, I-84, I-215 (belt route), US-89, SR-201. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.