OTR Company Driver - CDL Class A, Tanker Driver
$90k - $140k+ Safety bonuses
Mid
New Orleans, LA, USA
In Person
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryTruck & Heavy Vehicle Driving
About the job
Requirements
- Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A.
- Hold current X endorsement (Hazmat and Tanker); Tanker (N) endorsement is required.
- Have at least 2 years of verifiable tanker driving experience within the last 5 years.
- Be at least 23 years of age.
- Have a clean motor vehicle record and strong safety record.
- Have no DUI/OWI on record within the last 5 years.
- Not be prohibited in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- Have no at-fault/preventable fatal or rollover accident in the last 5 years.
- Have no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years and no more than 2 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance moving violations in the last 18 months.
- Have no falsification on the driver’s application.
- Pass a Department of Transportation physical, drug screening, and background check.
- Complete a minimum of 1 week of in-person new-hire training and attend quarterly mandatory safety meetings.
- Comply with the Drug & Alcohol Policy and Department of Transportation requirements, the Hazardous Materials Regulations emergency response plan, general awareness testing under 49 CFR 172-Part H, the RCMS certification and health, safety, and environment policy, and the incident and accident investigation program, including driver reporting and injury investigations.
- Use forward-facing cameras on Altom and contractor equipment; company equipment is governed.
- Follow the personal protective equipment replacement policy guidelines.
- Be dependable, safety-minded, and capable of working independently.
- Be willing to work flexible schedules, including 24/7 operations if needed.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate tanker trucks transporting bulk liquid materials.
- Load and unload using hoses, pumps, and valves while following strict safety protocols.
- Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Maintain accurate trip records, logs, and inspection reports.
- Communicate professionally with dispatchers and customers.
- Follow Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and other applicable safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Represent Altom professionally during customer interactions.
Desired Qualifications
- Have a Hazmat (H) endorsement; it must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with assistance available.
- Have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential card, or obtain one after hire.
About the company
Altom Transport hauls bulk liquid chemicals and petroleum products for industrial shippers across the United States and Canada. Its tank trailers carry raw materials, finished products and manufacturing by-products, including liquids that need temperature control or special handling. Customers book individual loads or arrange dedicated equipment and transport campaigns to move freight between plants and other destinations. Alongside freight transportation, the company leases trailers and uses a terminal network anchored by Chicago and Houston to serve regional and cross-border routes. Founded in 1978, the third-generation family-owned carrier is headquartered in Hammond, Indiana.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hammond, IN
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Company drivers start retirement saving immediately: Altom's retirement plan includes a company match from day one.
- Company drivers receive health-account support: Altom contributes up to $2,400 to health savings accounts.
- Gulf Coast company drivers receive paid leave: Altom's regional listing advertises up to 20 days in year one.
What critics are saying
- Regional employees need schedule flexibility: Altom's Gulf Coast driver role includes round-the-clock operations when needed.
- Houston long-haul owner operators spend extended stretches away: Altom lists trips lasting at least seven days.
- Houston owner operators supply capital equipment: Altom requires a qualifying tractor fitted with a product pump.
What makes Altom Transport unique
- Specialized deliveries reach vessels: Altom holds Coast Guard approval for marine deliveries.
- Maintenance extends Altom's service business: it runs truck and tank trailer facilities alongside hauling.
- Load visibility covers both vehicles: Altom tractors use onboard communications while trailers carry satellite tracking.
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