Altom Transport, Inc

What Altom Transport, Inc does

Altom Transport, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned specialized common carrier providing liquid bulk transportation of petroleum, chemical, and hazardous waste products across the United States and Canada. The company serves Fortune 500 petrochemical, fuel and lubricant distribution, and hazardous-waste-generator customers, with services spanning dedicated shipper and campaign work, USCG-approved marine deliveries, vacuum tank transport, metered deliveries, liquid kosher transportation, and trailer leasing. Operations are supported by major hubs in Chicago and Houston and satellite terminals in Pasadena, Indianapolis, Lufkin, Buffalo, and Bensenville, plus a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Altom Canada, ULC, covering all Canadian provinces.

The fleet is purpose-built for hazmat and corrosive liquid bulk: stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers, multi-compartment configurations (3, 4, and 5 compartments), super-insulated tanks rated to 400°F with steam heating, Derakane FRP-lined tanks (5,400-gallon capacity) for corrosives, and vacuum trailers and trucks. All tractors run PeopleNet onboard communications and all trailers carry ORBCOMM satellite GPS, providing real-time load tracking. Safety equipment includes anti-roll stability, anti-collision and lane-departure systems, roll stability, disc brakes, and auto-inflate tires. The company holds CTPAT, Responsible Care, U.S. Coast Guard marine approval, and EPA SmartWay certifications, and operates in-house truck and tank trailer maintenance facilities.

The business model is primarily transactional freight (per-load hauling rates quoted by phone and web form), supplemented by recurring trailer leasing and episodic used-equipment resale (Peterbilt tractors, Brenner/Polar/Comptank tank trailers). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with relationship-driven account management; no digital marketing or self-service channels are used. The company is privately held with no venture capital or private equity backing and no disclosed parent or institutional investor.

Name

Altom Transport, Inc

Legal name

Altom Transport, Inc.

Website

https://altomtransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Altom Transport is a third-generation, family-owned US and Canadian carrier specializing in liquid bulk transportation of petroleum, chemicals, and hazardous waste for Fortune 500 petrochemical, fuel, and hazardous-waste customers using a specialized multi-compartment, insulated, and FRP-lined tank trailer fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Liquid Bulk Transportation Services: Transportation and hauling services for petroleum, chemical, and hazardous waste products across the US and Canada. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, volume, and product type. Services include dedicated shipper services, campaign services, and standard transportation contracts.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of used trucks and trailers including Peterbilt tractors, Ford vehicles, and various tank trailers (Brenner, Polar, Comptank). One-time transaction-based revenue from equipment disposals.
3. Trailer Leasing: Trailer leasing services for customers requiring specialized tank trailers without capital purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Altom Transport, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned specialized carrier that hauls liquid bulk commodities — petroleum products, chemicals, and hazardous waste — across the United States and Canada. The company operates a fleet of specialized multi-compartment tank trailers and supports shipments ranging from full-truckload bulk liquids to short-term trailer leasing for industrial customers.

Product overview

Altom Transport, Inc is a specialized bulk carrier providing liquid petroleum and chemical transportation services across the US and Canada. The company's core offering is its transportation service portfolio, which includes Petroleum and Chemical Transportation Services, Hazardous Waste Hauling, and related logistics services such as USCG Approved Marine Deliveries, Liquid Kosher Transportation, Dedicated Shipper Services, Vacuum Tank Services, and Trailer Leasing. The company operates a diverse fleet of specialized equipment including stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers, multi-compartment tanks (3, 4, and 5 compartments), super insulated tanks rated for 400°F, FRP-lined tanks with Derakane coating, vacuum trailers and trucks, and roll-off equipment. The equipment portfolio is complemented by technology solutions including PeopleNet onboard communications and ORBCOMM satellite tracking for fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Transportation
• Hazardous Waste Hauling
• Trailer Leasing and Short-Term Rental

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Groendyke Transport: Family-owned bulk carrier specializing in liquid petroleum and chemical transport across the U.S. Directly comparable specialized tank trailer fleet and customer base.
• Ruan Transportation Management Systems: Operates dedicated and bulk transportation services including liquid bulk chemical and petroleum hauling for enterprise customers. Comparable dedicated-shipping and contract transportation model.
• Miller Transporters: Liquid bulk chemical and petroleum hauler with comparable multi-compartment and insulated tank trailer capabilities. Directly competitive in Altom's core petrochemical lanes.
• Kenan Advantage Group: Specialized tank truck carrier focused on bulk chemicals, petroleum, and food-grade liquids across North America. Highly comparable equipment platform and enterprise chemical customer relationships.
• Quality Carriers (Quality Distribution): The largest U.S. bulk chemical tanker carrier, operating a similar dedicated/single-load liquid bulk model for Fortune 500 chemical customers. Closest direct competitor to Altom's core chemical hauling service.
• Trimac Transportation: North American bulk carrier with chemicals, petroleum, and food-grade tank trucking across the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable cross-border liquid bulk capabilities and customer base to Altom.

Emerging players

• Foodliner / Quest Liner: Liquid bulk food-grade and chemical carrier with overlapping tank equipment, partially adjacent to Altom's chemical and specialty liquid capabilities.
• Superior Carriers (Heartland): Bulk chemical tank truck operator within Heartland; smaller specialized footprint with partial overlap to Altom's chemical hauling services.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large public truckload carrier with bulk and intermodal services that includes some bulk chemical capacity. A broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but not a specialist in Altom's niche.
• Heartland Express: Public truckload carrier with some bulk tank exposure; broader dry van focus with limited specialization in Altom's hazardous chemical niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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