Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Regional Trucking Partner in Birmingham, AL
Since 1975, Deep South Freight has built a reputation as a trusted regional dry van carrier rooted in integrity and customer-focused service. Our 50-year legacy reflects a commitment to fostering strong relationships with both clients and drivers while maintaining operational excellence. We specialize in hauling non-hazardous freight including paper, plastics, and food-grade products across the Southeast and Midwest. Our modern fleet and strategic trailer pool system optimize efficiency, reducing dead-head miles and passing savings to customers. As a family-owned business, we prioritize driver satisfaction through competitive pay, predictable home time, and a supportive work environment. Our president, with over 25 years of leadership, emphasizes personalized service and transparency as core principles.We measure success through customer loyalty and driver retention, ensuring every load is handled with accountability. Our safety-focused operations utilize cutting-edge technology to maintain one of the industry's strongest safety records. With headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, we serve 12 states while maintaining regional expertise that larger carriers often lack. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our reliability, communication, and problem-solving capabilities. Our dual focus on driver welfare and customer needs creates a virtuous cycle of operational excellence. We remain committed to continuous improvement while staying true to our founding values of integrity and mutual commitment.
Services
Dry Van Freight
Regional Contract Carrier
Trailer Pool Services
Dedicated Routes
Owner-Operator Program
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of regional transportation expertise
- Driver-focused culture ensures superior customer service
- Lane density optimization reduces costs and empty miles
- Commitment to safety with modern equipment and technology
- Regional specialization in Southeast and Midwest markets
What people say
On-time delivery
Excellent communication
Reliable partner
Competitive pay
Modern equipment
Services
Dry Van Freight
We provide reliable dry van freight transportation for non-hazardous goods including paper, plastics, and food-grade products. Our modern trailer fleet ensures cargo protection and on-time delivery across regional routes. This service offers shippers consistent capacity and dedicated support through our experienced driver team.
Regional Contract Carrier
Our regional contract carrier service specializes in Southeast and Midwest freight lanes with customized solutions for shippers' specific needs. We offer dedicated capacity and consistent service through long-term partnerships, leveraging our local market expertise to optimize delivery efficiency and reliability.
Trailer Pool Services
We implement trailer pool systems at shipping and receiving points to eliminate equipment shortages and streamline loading processes. This cyclical approach ensures immediate trailer availability, reducing wait times and improving supply chain efficiency for our customers.
Dedicated Routes
Our dedicated route service provides consistent freight movement solutions tailored to specific shipping patterns. By optimizing lane density, we minimize empty miles while offering predictable schedules and reliable capacity for recurring transportation needs.
Owner-Operator Program
We offer a comprehensive owner-operator program with 70% linehaul pay, fuel surcharge benefits, and full support services. This program provides independent drivers with flexible dispatch options, modern equipment access, and consistent freight opportunities across our network.
People
Edmund C. Doss
President
With over 25 years as President and Owner, Edmund C. Doss leads Deep South Freight with a focus on driver welfare and customer relationships. He emphasizes integrity-driven operations and personalized service while maintaining regional transportation expertise.
Questions
What freight types does Deep South Freight handle?
We specialize in non-hazardous dry van freight including paper products, plastics, and food-grade commodities across the Southeast and Midwest regions.
What service areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and Kentucky.
What driver programs are available?
We offer company driver positions with 25% linehaul pay and owner-operator opportunities with 70% linehaul pay, both including benefits and consistent freight options.
How do you ensure shipment safety?
Our commitment to safety includes modern equipment with advanced technology, rigorous driver training, and continuous safety performance monitoring to maintain industry-leading standards.
What payment terms do you offer?
We provide weekly settlements with no holds, 100% customer-paid fuel surcharges for owner-operators, and competitive percentage-based pay structures for all driving positions.
Reviews (3)
Brian Rouse
Dec 30, 2020
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This is a fantastic place to work. Been a driver for over 30 years and wished I had found it years ago.
Carl Jones
Jul 10, 2019
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This company is a joke... hauled a load for them... had to wait an hour to be loaded and because I delivered an hour late they deducted $125 off our pay on a $500 load. Will be reporting to the better business bureau and having all my drivers post negative reviews.
Kim Havran
Oct 02, 2018
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I wouldn't even give one star..truck number 9556..license plate number 2653047..was going down 431 in Glencoe kissing the license plate numbers of every car on the road..going a good 70mph in a 50mph zone..they make it on time..but at the same time putting lives in danger while they do it..I can't blame the whole company but I have a 3weeks old baby in my vehicle and his wreckless driving was not safe at all
