Tanker Trucking in Tempe, AZ

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

$3.45

Rate / Mile

$25,875

Est. Gross / Month

$16,819

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 Tempe

Salt Lake City UT → Denver CO

Billings MT → Casper WY

Phoenix AZ → Tucson AZ

Cheyenne WY → Denver CO

Why Tempe for Tanker

Key Industries

Technology
Higher education
Financial services
Solar energy

Key Highways

I-10Loop 101Loop 202US-60Broadway Road

Top Shippers

State Farm
Carvana
Insight Enterprises
Arizona State University

Distribution Centers Near Tempe

State Farm distribution

ASU central receiving

Tempe Commerce Park

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Tanker Trucking in Tempe — FAQ

The estimated tanker rate in Tempe is $3.45 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 Tempe can expect approximately $25,875 gross monthly revenue and around $16,819 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top tanker lanes from the Tempe 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.

Tempe is located in the Mountain West freight region with key industries including technology, higher education, financial services. Access to I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for tanker freight in Tempe include I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, US-60, Broadway Road. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Mountain West region.