About the job
About Altom Transport
Altom Transport stands out as a leading carrier in the bulk liquid and hazardous materials sector, dedicated to servicing the petroleum, chemical, and specialty product industries throughout North America. As a proud sister company of Al Warren Oil, we are built on a robust foundation of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Our state-of-the-art fleet of tank trailers, combined with our highly skilled professional drivers, ensures the reliable delivery of essential products that sustain various industries — from refineries and chemical facilities to manufacturing plants and commercial enterprises.
At Altom, safety is not merely a department; it is the very essence of our identity.
We are currently in search of a strategic and innovative Director of Risk Management to spearhead comprehensive risk initiatives and enhance our safety, compliance, insurance, and governance programs at our corporate headquarters located in Hammond, Indiana.
Position Overview
The Director of Risk Management will take charge of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational, financial, legal, regulatory, environmental, and strategic risks across Altom Transport’s extensive bulk hazardous materials transportation operations spanning multiple states.
This pivotal leader will collaborate closely with various departments including Safety, Operations, HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership to proactively minimize risks, safeguard company assets, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements within the highly regulated fuel and chemical transportation sector.
This impactful executive-level position reports directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Identification & Assessment
- Identify operational, financial, regulatory, safety, environmental, and strategic risks pertinent to bulk liquid and hazardous materials transportation.
- Conduct thorough enterprise risk assessments, internal audits, and scenario analyses (including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, environmental exposure, cargo liability).
- Analyze accident trends, cargo claims, insurance loss runs, and operational exposures.
Risk Mitigation & Internal Controls
- Design and implement risk mitigation strategies that align with industry best practices for transportation and hazardous materials.
- Establish internal controls aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of claims.
- Recommend and execute policies, procedures, and training programs to diminish liability exposure.
- Enhance contractual risk transfer strategies.
Insurance & Claims Management
- Oversee corporate insurance programs which include:
- Auto liability
- Cargo
- General liability
- Environmental liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Umbrella and excess coverage
- Lead insurance renewals, broker negotiations, and comprehensive coverage analysis.
- Manage claims handling, litigation coordination, and loss trend analysis.
- Foster strong relationships with brokers, carriers, and legal partners.

