Regional Owner Operator (Liquid Bulk)

Altom Transport, Inc. • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Altom Transport is seeking dedicated and professional over-the-road CDL A regional tanker drivers to transport liquid bulk materials. Drivers are typically on the road for 5 or more consecutive days, with home time planned around operational needs and driver preferences. The role offers the flexibility to maximize earnings while maintaining high safety and service standards.

As an owner operator, the driver is a business owner and critical partner in Altom Transport’s operation. The work includes hauling chemical and petroleum products in tank trailers, maintaining equipment, conducting loading and unloading operations, complying with DOT and Hazmat requirements, maintaining logs and paperwork, representing the company professionally, and managing fuel purchases, trip planning, and scheduling. Drivers must maintain a steady workload by meeting mileage or hour requirements and be willing to be available 24/7 when needed.

Altom Transport applies a safety-first approach and provides operational support, compliance programs, training, safety meetings, emergency-response planning, and personal protective equipment. The company describes the role as a long-term partnership with high revenue potential.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A license.
• Tanker endorsement (N).
• At least 23 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable tanker driving experience; the vetting process specifies a minimum of 2 years of verifiable tanker experience within the last 5 years.
• Late-model equipment that meets Altom’s inspection standards.
• Clean MVR and strong safety record.
• Able to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work independently.
• Willing to work flexible schedules, including 24/7 operations when needed.
• No DUI/OWI on record within the last 5 years.
• Must not be prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• No at-fault or preventable fatal or rollover accidents in the last 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• No more than 2 CSA moving violations in the last 18 months.
• No falsification on the driver application.
• Must hold a current X endorsement.
• Complete minimum 1-week in-person new-hire training.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat endorsement (H) is preferred; it must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with assistance available.
• TWIC card is preferred, or must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport chemical and petroleum products using tank trailers while adhering to DOT regulations.
• Maintain the truck so it remains in top condition and meets inspection standards.
• Follow proper loading and unloading procedures for ISO/Flexi-Bag or tanker operations.
• Maintain accurate logs, submit required paperwork, and comply with Hazmat regulations.
• Represent Altom Transport professionally at customer locations.
• Manage fuel purchases, trip planning, and scheduling to maximize revenue.
• Maintain a steady workload by meeting mileage or hour requirements.
• Be available 24/7 when needed.

Benefits

• Earn 68% of freight revenue plus 100% of the fuel surcharge.
• Access to exclusive fuel discounts through the terminal fueling program.
• License plate program to simplify administrative tasks.
• National parts and service discounts, including access to in-house preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Insurance options: affordable Bobtail, Physical Damage, Occupational Accident, Disability, and Health Indemnity.
• Flexible time off based on scheduling and operational needs.
• Weekly direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

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