[Hiring] Owner Operator Truck Driver @Southern

Role Description

Southern Freight Lines, a sister company within the Southern family, is expanding its Owner 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 a general freight setting hauling:
    • Structural steel
    • Precast concrete panels
    • Building materials
    • Crane parts and components
  • Most work is up to 3-axle step deck. Oversize experience is strongly preferred.
  • Typical freight includes:
    • Concrete panels 12–13 feet wide
    • Structural beams up to 80 feet long
  • This is professional freight requiring drivers who understand securement, weight distribution, route awareness, and oversize compliance.
• Operating Lanes:
  • Primarily regional 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

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 years verifiable CDL experience
• No more than 2 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