OUR COMMITMENTS
We are committed to being a leader in the bulk transportation industry. We work to help keep the trucking and tank industry moving forward. Here are some of the commitments we have made to the associations of our industry.
J&M Tank Lines
A family-owned company since 1948, specializing in superior dry-bulk transport in the Southeast. J & M is backed by an elite force of professional drivers and industry experts dedicated to service and safety.
Corporate Headquarters
1100 Corporate Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
1-800-456-8265
recruiting@jmtank.com
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Business hours
Our Operations & Safety Teams are available 24/7
(800) 456-8265
Standard business hours:
Monday – Friday
8am to 5pm
2020 Kicks-Off Strong at J & M Tank Lines
The first quarter of 2020 has been a busy one at J & M Tank Lines. While most companies are showing a slow-down in operations, we remain steady with more growth on the horizon. These first few months have allowed J & M to recognize the newest inductees to the J & M Million Mile […]
J & M Tank Lines Accepted for FMCSA Under 21 Military CDL Pilot Program
New programs are developing in the trucking industry to test the abilities of drivers under the age of 21, in hope of opening a new market of professional truck drivers. It is currently legal for drivers as young as 18 years old to hold a CDL and travel intrastate, however they are not able to […]
J & M Tank Lines’ Darrien Henderson Named NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Finalist
The excitement and joy that spread across J & M Tank Lines’ Professional Driver, Darrien Henderson’s face told J & M Tank Lines’ CEO, Harold Sumerford, Jr. all he needed, to confirm he made the right choice by nominating Henderson for the NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year award. Sumerford informed Henderson he […]
J&M Military Veteran Delivers Wreaths for Wreaths Across America
In 2018, J & M Tank Lines was honored to participate in Wreaths Across America, where a J & M 2018 Kenworth T680 sleeper cab and a new dry van with special wrapping, were dedicated to the cause. Vice President of Maintenance, Billy Lollar, volunteered to drive and deliver the wreaths assigned to J & […]
BEGINNING YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A TRUCKER? WE HAVE THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE RIDE!
There are a lot of things you will have to learn during your first year, and many drivers remember their first year as the most challenging part of their truck driving careers. Your first year will test you, but experienced drivers encourage first-year truckers to push through. It gets better! Driving a truck is like any other job; you have to pay your dues and gain experience to get where you want to be.
OWNER-OPERATOR VS. COMPANY DRIVER: WHERE CAN I FIND THE MOST FREEDOM AND PROFITABILITY?
Are you trying to decide whether you want to drive for a trucking company or invest in your own truck? Many truck drivers struggle with this decision. We help you navigate the different questions you might have and explain why we think driving for a company like J&M can offer more freedom than driving your own truck. […]
CAN YOU MAKE A GOOD, STABLE LIVING AS A TRUCK DRIVER? YOU BET!
Are you one of the millions of people in the U.S. who are either underemployed or can’t find a job at all? A lot of people think there is a shortage of good paying jobs in America, and you probably hear a lot about the unemployment rate. What a lot of people don’t realize is […]
TIRED OF TRUCKING OTR? DRIVE LOCALLY WITH J&M TANK LINES AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY
BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY Are you an experienced truck driver? Would you like less time on the road and more time with your family without sacrificing your paycheck? At J&M Tank Lines, we understand that the life of a truck driver is not an easy one. It can be a strain on the driver and their family. […]
TOP 6 THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A TRUCKER
If you’ve ever considered becoming a truck driver, there’s never been a better time to make the career move. In our growing economy, employment of heavy equipment and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 6 percent from now until 2026. The economy depends on truck drivers to transport freight and keep supply chains moving; as the demand for […]
J&M TRUCKING: OUR DRIVERS LOVE US. BUT DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…TAKE JOHNNY’S
We have an elite team of tanker drivers at J&M. Our great drivers are what set us apart from other companies – they are why we are known as one of the top transportation companies in the Southeast. People who drive for us know that we are a family company that respects our employees and drivers and […]