Independent Owner-Operator: Petroleum Transport Pro

James River Petroleum; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Petroleum seeks professional Owner-Operators to provide safe and reliable petroleum transport across the Eastern United States. As an independent contractor, you will move petroleum products from terminals to customer locations while complying with DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials regulations.

Join a company with over 30 years in the business, offering consistent freight, operational support, and long-term partnership opportunities, while maintaining your own equipment and

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, vehicle inspections, and maintenance standards.
• Ability to safely load, transport, and deliver hazardous materials.
• Ability to read, write, complete required documentation, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must meet all DOT medical certification requirements and pass drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver petroleum products to customer locations per regulations and company standards.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and maintain required inspection documentation.
• Load and unload petroleum products at terminals and customer locations using approved procedures.
• Verify shipping documents, bills of lading, and delivery information for accuracy.
• Maintain required logs, mileage records, inspection reports, and other regulatory documentation.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery status, delays, equipment issues, and customer concerns.
• Safely maneuver equipment in varying traffic, weather, and delivery conditions.
• Operate hoses, valves, pumps, and related delivery equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, equipment failures, safety hazards, and delivery issues promptly.

Skills

CDL with Tanker

Hazmat Endorsement

3+ years experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Safe driving

Documentation skills

Job description

James River Petroleum seeks professional Owner-Operators to provide safe and reliable petroleum transport across the Eastern United States. As an independent contractor, you will move petroleum products from terminals to customer locations while complying with DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials regulations.

Join a company with over 30 years in the business, offering consistent freight, operational support, and long-term partnership opportunities, while maintaining your own equipment and