CDL-A Owner-Operator (Tanker)

American Tank Lines • Leesburg, FL

15h

About The Position

American Tank Lines is seeking experienced CDL-A Owner-Operators to haul non-hazardous liquid bulk freight in its tanker fleet. The company offers consistent, year-round freight, primarily on Southern routes, and provides the tanker trailer, including its maintenance and tires. Owner-Operators keep 100% of fuel surcharges and receive fuel discounts passed through, with weekly settlements and paid detention and layovers when applicable. Annual gross revenue potential is stated as $250,000–$350,000, with competitive percentage-based compensation.

Routes primarily run from Florida to Texas, with no NYC or Canada routes and no regular northern winter routes. Home time is flexible, and drivers are typically out for 2–3 weeks at a time. Freight includes used cooking oil, molasses, glycerin, and other non-hazardous liquid bulk products. Loads may require hoses, pumping equipment, and driver-assisted loading or unloading. No HAZMAT endorsement is required.

The role requires the Owner-Operator to supply a reliable, road-ready Class 8 tractor. American Tank Lines describes itself as a family-owned company focused on safety, reliability, quality equipment, direct communication, and long-term relationships with its drivers, Owner-Operators, and customers.

Requirements

• Own a reliable, road-ready Class 8 tractor.
• Hold a valid Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.
• Have at least 5 years of CDL driving experience.
• Have tanker or liquid bulk hauling experience.
• Hold a current TWIC card.
• Be at least 25 years old.
• Be willing to stay out 2–3 weeks at a time.
• Have no preventable accidents within the past 5 years.
• Have no moving violations within the past 3 years.
• Meet American Tank Lines' insurance and DOT requirements.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb tanker ladders.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance of Leesburg, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Owner-Operator tractor hauling non-hazardous liquid bulk freight.
• Drive primarily on Southern routes, including Florida-to-Texas lanes.
• Handle freight such as used cooking oil, molasses, glycerin, and other non-hazardous liquid bulk products.
• Perform driver-assisted loading or unloading when required.
• Use hoses and pumping equipment when loads require them.
• Stay out on routes for typically 2–3 weeks at a time, with flexible home time.

Benefits

• Tanker trailer provided with no weekly rental fees.
• Tanker trailer maintenance and tires covered by American Tank Lines.
• 100% of fuel surcharge paid to the Owner-Operator.
• Fuel discounts passed through to the Owner-Operator.
• Weekly settlements.
• Paid detention and layovers when applicable.
• Consistent, year-round freight with repeat customer lanes.
• Flexible home time.
• Modern Samsara ELD and app-based dispatch.
• Direct access to dispatch and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed