Welcome to Atlantic Bulk Carrier
Since its founding in 1971 by Gary W. Short, Atlantic Bulk Carrier has grown to become the largest tank-truck carrier based in Virginia. Safety, service and reliability have provided the foundation for our growth for nearly a half a century.
We handle both liquid and dry materials, including hazardous and non-hazardous commodities, ranging from chemical compounds, mined aggregates to plastic resins. Our operations are concentrated along the East Coast, although the company is licensed for all of the continental United States and Canada. We provide dedicated service to some of the largest and best manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies.
Our employees have earned the highest levels of recognition from our customers and within the industry. The awards and recognitions achieved by Atlantic Bulk Carrier reflect the efforts of every employee throughout the company. We take pride in the hard work performed by our professionals each and every day.
We hope you will consider Atlantic Bulk Carrier for your shipping needs or for your next career move and we thank you for your interest.

Bulk Carrier of the Year Award
Atlantic Bulk Carrier Corp., a family-owned tank-truck carrier based in Providence Forge, VA, has won the Bulk Carrier of the Year award from AdvanSix. This is the first award presented by AdvanSix. The chemical company with production facilities in Chester and Hopewell was spun off of Honeywell International in 2017. The Bulk Carrier of the… Read more »
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