Owner Operator Truck Driver (Regional-TX, OK, LA, AR) - Southern Freight

Southern Transport, LLC was founded in 2006 with a one-ton truck and a gooseneck trailer hauling local hot shot loads. Through steady growth and a reputation built on reliability, safety, and strong customer relationships, Southern has grown into a nationally respected heavy-haul, lifting, and freight services organization.

Southern Freight Lines, a sister company within the Southern family, is expanding itsOwner Operator network and is seeking professional, safety-focused drivers who want consistent freight, fair compensation, and a long-term partnership.

Freight Profile

We operate primarily in ageneral freight setting hauling:

• Structural steel

• Precast concrete panels

• Building materials

• Crane parts and components

Most work isup to 3-axle step deck. Oversize experience is strongly preferred.

Typical freight includes:

• Concrete panels12–13 feet wide

• Structural beams up to80 feet long

This is professional freight requiring drivers who understand securement, weight distribution, route awareness, and oversize compliance.

Operating Lanes

• Primarilyregional work within TX, OK, LA, and AR

• High-volume customer concentration in:

  • DFW

  • San Antonio

  • East Texas

Schedule

• 14 days on / 3 days off

• Regional runs with consistent freight flow

Equipment

• Step deck freight (up to 3 axle work)

• Trailer not required

  • Many customers preload on their own trailers

  • Company trailers available in rotation

Support

• Dedicated dispatch and operations support

• Back-office billing and compliance assistance

• Established freight network with repeat customers

• No unnecessary micromanagement

Requirements

• ValidClass A CDL

• Minimum 3 years verifiable CDL experience

• No more than2 moving violations in the last 3 years

• Comfortable hauling oversized loads

• Strong safety record

• Ability to operate in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations

• Professional communication and customer-focused mindset