Heavy Haul Driver

Southern Transport is seeking experienced Heavy Haul Drivers to transport oversized and overweight freight safely and efficiently across the continental United States. Drivers haul compressor packages, oilfield equipment, industrial components, and other specialized freight using advanced trailer configurations including Faymonville trailers, hydraulic platform trailers, multi-axle combinations, dual-lane trailers, beam trailers, and other specialized transport equipment. Responsibilities include load securement, trailer setup, axle configuration, route compliance, equipment inspections, and coordination with dispatch, permit teams, pilot cars, rigging crews, and customers.

Successful drivers are safety-focused professionals who understand the complexities of heavy haul transportation and take pride in representing Southern at customer locations and jobsites. This role requires strong planning skills, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safely moving some of the industry's most challenging freight. Southern offers modern equipment, consistent work opportunities, competitive compensation, and long-term career growth within a nationally recognized heavy haul organization.

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A driver's license required
• Minimum 3 years of CDL driving experience
• Heavy haul experience transporting oversized and overweight loads
• Strong understanding of load securement, axle weights, permits, and routing requirements
• Experience with multi-axle, hydraulic, dual-lane, beam, or specialized heavy haul trailers preferred
• Experience with Faymonville, Goldhofer, or similar specialized transport equipment preferred
• Ability to travel and work extended schedules as required
• Strong safety record and professional work history
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening