Regional Owner Operator (Liquid Bulk)

Altom Transport, Inc. • Hammond, IN

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About The Position

Altom Transport is seeking dedicated, professional Regional CDL A Owner Operator Tanker Drivers to transport liquid bulk materials safely. Drivers haul chemical and petroleum products using tank trailers and typically spend 5 or more consecutive days on the road. Home time can be planned around operational needs and driver preferences. The position offers flexibility to maximize earnings while maintaining high safety and service standards.

As an owner operator, the driver is a business owner and a partner in Altom Transport’s operation. The role includes maintaining compliant equipment, handling loading and unloading procedures, completing logs and required paperwork, following Hazmat regulations, and representing the company professionally at customer locations. Drivers also manage fuel purchases, trip planning, and scheduling to maximize revenue, and must maintain a steady workload by meeting mileage or hour requirements. Availability for 24/7 operations is required when needed.

Drivers must meet Altom’s equipment and safety standards and complete a strict qualification and vetting process. A minimum of one year of verifiable tanker driving experience is listed among the qualifications; the vetting standards separately require at least two years of verifiable tanker experience within the last five years. New hires complete a minimum of one week of in-person training, and employees attend mandatory quarterly safety meetings. Altom provides an emergency response plan, compliance and safety programs, forward-facing cameras on company and contractor equipment, governed company equipment, incident and accident investigation procedures, and PPE with replacement policy guidelines.

The position offers 68% of freight revenue plus 100% of the fuel surcharge, access to fuel discounts and national parts and service discounts, administrative assistance through a license plate program, insurance options, flexible time off based on scheduling and operational needs, and weekly direct deposit.

Requirements

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

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 meets inspection standards and remains in suitable condition for long-haul operations.
• Follow proper loading and unloading procedures for ISO/Flexi-Bag or tanker operations at loading and delivery locations.
• 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.
• Meet mileage or hour requirements to maintain a steady workload.
• Be available for 24/7 operations 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.
• Affordable Bobtail, Physical Damage, Occupational Accident, Disability, and Health Indemnity insurance options.
• Flexible time off based on scheduling and operational needs.
• Weekly direct deposit.
• PPE provided, including replacement policy guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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