CDL-A Regional Driver

Job Description: Job Description Leave the uncertainty behind - enjoy steady miles, dependable home time, and year-round freight with a company drivers have trusted for generations. Company: Southerland Transport Location: Oklahoma City Job Type: Full-Time Compensation:$0.65 CPMAdditional $0.02 CPM on all paid miles over 2,500 miles/weekDrivers can get up to miles per week, with more miles available with multi week runsEarn up to $85,000+ annuallyQuarterly safety bonuses$100 bonus for every clean roadside inspectionA Stable Career You Can Count On At Southerland Transport, we understand that drivers want more than just miles - they want consistency, respect, and the ability to provide for their families long term. Southerland has been part of American manufacturing and transportation for over 100 years, providing dependable work and stable freight even when other industries slow down. Unlike positions tied heavily to oilfield cycles or unpredictable freight markets, our drivers benefit from steady regional routes and long-term operational stability. With a benefits package better than we have seen in the transportation industry, we believe drivers perform best when they can balance work, family, and financial security.Top Pay with Great BenefitsCompetitive Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability availableShort-Term Disability and AD&D available401(k) retirement plan, 4% company matchAggressive PTO Plan: 10 PTO days annually8 paid holidays per yearTwo weeks PTO available on Day OneThree weeks PTO after third anniversaryEmployee mattress purchase discountsWellness reimbursement for gym membership at Planet FitnessHome Weekends and Occasionally During the Week Experience real work-life balance. Drivers are typically home weekends plus 1-2 nights during the week on average. Most drivers are out approximately 3-4 nights per week, with home time commonly beginning Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning depending on routes. We do not staff our drivers for multi-week runs. Southerland believes drivers perform best when they maintain strong home time and family balance. Rider Policy:Spouse or long-term significant other permitted to ride alongNo pets allowedNo children permittedRider policy agreement requiredDrive Newer Equipment - No Slip SeatingDrive Newer Equipment - No Slip Seating Southerland Transport operates a fleet of newer-model sleeper tractors, primarily:Kenworth tractors leased through MHCPeterbilt tractors through Rush Truck Centers Most trucks are models and equipped with automatic transmissions.Assigned tractors - no slip seatingWell-maintained fleetRegular preventative maintenanceSamsara ELD system with forward-facing camerasCompany truck wash accounts providedLuggage carts provided to assist drivers moving mattresses safely to trailer rearTrucks are spec with an inventorPre Pass for each tractor, no toll paymentsCompany CSA scores allow for fewer red light pull in at weigh stations The truck assigned to you stays yours - no cleaning up after other drivers or inheriting equipment issues.About Southerland Transport Southerland Transport supports one of America's leading mattress manufacturers, delivering high-quality products throughout regional markets from facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, and Nashville, TN. The company operates a professional fleet focused on safety, consistency, and driver support while maintaining strong customer relationships across regional delivery networks. Southerland is committed to safe operations, equipment quality, and long-term driver retention. The company maintains a strong DOT safety record with no tolerance for CSA violations or unsafe driving practices.What You'll DoSafely operate a Class A tractor trailer throughout regional delivery routesConduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulationsDeliver mattresses within approximately a 700-800 mile radius from plant locationsSafely move mattresses to the rear of the trailer during deliveriesNo inside deliveriesNo residential deliveriesAble to enter and exit the back of a trailer multiple times during the course of a run, collapsible step ladders are provided if neededSecure and re-secure cargo after deliveries and pickupsCommunicate regularly with dispatch through Samsara, phone, and messaging systemsComplete bills of lading, manifests, inspection reports, and delivery paperwork accuratelyHook/unhook trailers and adjust trailer equipment as neededMaintain clean tractors and trailersWork professionally with customers, dispatch, and operations teamsOperate safely in varying weather, road, and traffic conditionsWhat We're Looking ForValid CDL-A licenseSafe driving recordStable work history preferredAbility to operate safely and professionally in all conditionsComfortable with physical work related to tailgate deliveriesAbility to follow DOT regulations and company safety standardsStrong communication and time management skillsDrivers who live within approximately 2-3 hours of Oklahoma City are strongly preferred for best home-time schedulingSafety Matters Here Southerland Transport takes safety seriously.No CSA alertsQuarterly safety bonus opportunitiesClean roadside inspection bonusesStrict adherence to DOT and FMCSA regulationsDrivers disqualified from quarterly safety bonus for preventable damage or violations EEOC Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.