About Altom Transport
Drive Dedicated. Be Home More. Stay Safe.
Altom Transport is hiring Regional Dedicated CDL A Tanker Drivers out of our Hammond, IN Terminal. This role is built for drivers who want consistent lanes, reliable customers, and predictable home time—without sacrificing pay or professionalism.
Why Drive with Altom?
We’re a family-owned carrier specializing in the safe transport of bulk liquid chemicals and petroleum products across the U.S. and Canada. With a modern fleet and a safety-first culture, we focus on doing things the right way—every time.
Choose Your Driving Option
- What You’ll Get
- Dedicated Regional Lanes
- Home every 3–5 days
- Consistent freight & customer base
- Late-model, well-maintained equipment
- Strong safety culture with real support
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate tanker trucks transporting bulk liquid materials
- Load and unload using hoses, pumps, and valves with strict safety protocols
- Conduct and document pre- and post-trip inspections
- Maintain accurate trip records, logs, and inspection reports
- Communicate professionally with dispatchers and customers
- Adhere to DOT, EPA, and all applicable safety and regulatory guidelines
- Represent Altom with professionalism during customer interactions
Requirements
Altom Transport has a rigorous safety program that encompasses our onboarding process and new hire training within our safety department as well as mandatory quarterly safety meetings throughout our fleet. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our customers, while providing all our drivers and employees with the tools and support necessary to be safe and professional employees on the public highways. Altom Transport utilizes the following “best practices” for hiring and managing the safety of our employees:
- Valid CDL Class A License
- Must hold a current X endorsement (Hazmat + Tanker)
- Tanker Endorsement (N) – Required
- Hazmat Endorsement (H) – Preferred (must obtain within 90 days of hire; assistance available)
- TWIC Card – Preferred (or must obtain after hire)
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable tanker driving experience within the last 5 years
- At least 23 years of age
- Clean MVR and strong safety record
- No DUI/OWI on record within the last 5 years
- Cannot be prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
- No at fault/preventable fatal or rollover accident 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’s application
- Able to pass DOT physical, drug screening, and background check
- 1-week minimum new hire in-person training
- Quarterly mandatory safety meetings
- HM 232 Compliance & Emergency Response Plan provided
- General Awareness testing in accordance with 49 CFR 172-Part H
- Drug & Alcohol Policy & DOT Compliance required
- Forward-facing cameras on all Altom and contractor equipment
- All company equipment is governed
- Incident & Accident Investigation Program (driver reporting & injury investigations)
- RCMS Certified / HSE policy compliance
- PPE provided with replacement policy guidelines
- Dependable, safety-minded, and capable of working independently
- Willing to work flexible schedules, including 24/7 operations if needed
Safety is Non-Negotiable
- 1-week in-person training
- Quarterly safety meetings
- Forward-facing cameras & governed equipment
- PPE provided
- Full compliance with DOT & FMCSA standards
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match (Day 1)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off + holidays
- Safety bonuses
- Boot reimbursement
- Up to $2,400 HSA contribution
- Paid training
