Deep South Freight Driver Reviews & Salary

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36 Reviews
Deep South Freight Reviews, CDL Class A Jobs and Salary
Growing Relationships and Serving Integrity

We provide a diverse range of goods including, paper, plastics, food grade product and other NON-HAZMAT freight. Our company includes a large pool of late model trailers and is meticulously located throughout the Southeast and Midwest. We are totally dedicated to supply value with every load and intend to be the most reliable carrier in the service sector. You don't have to be the biggest to be the best!

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Company Info
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Where is the company located?
Which available positions does the company have?
  • OTR
  • Owner operator
TAX Form?

W2-1099

Any types of bonuses?

$1,000 Referral bonus

Does the company have a Forced Dispatch?

Non-forced dispatch

What are you hiring areas?
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
Where does the company operate?

We are a Regional Dry Van Carrier based in Birmingham, Alabama. Our primary service areas are throughout the southeast and midwest. Specifically AL, MS, LA, TX, AR, TN, GA, FL, NC, SC, IL, and KY.

What type of loads does the company have?

We haul a wide range of commodities from food-grade products to industrial raw materials.

Positions
OTR Solo Company Driver
How much does the company pay?
  • We pay up to $76,800 per year
  • Top Drivers averaging up to $1,350 - $1,600 gross per week. (6 week gross average)
  • Percentage Pay (up to 25% of Linehaul)

CPM and Hour rates can change depending on the market and fuel prices! For more information, you can Apply, and the company will contact you to discuss details! Thank you for understanding!

Which routes does the company operate?

We are a Regional Dry Van Carrier based in Birmingham, Alabama. Our primary service areas are throughout the southeast and midwest. Specifically AL, MS, LA, TX, AR, TN, GA, FL, NC, SC, IL, and KY.

What is the schedule?

Home weekends

Any types of benefits?
  • Weekly Settlements (No Hold)
  • IRA Retirement Program
  • Supplemental Insurance offered
  • Transflo
  • No Hazmat
Owner Operator
What is the % of the gross the company paying to owner-operators?

Percentage Pay (up to 70% of Linehaul)

What is the schedule?

Home weekends

Any types of benefits?
  • Non-forced dispatch
  • 100% Customer Paid Fuel Surcharge
  • EFS Fuel cards w/ Fuel savings network
  • Weekly Settlements (No hold)
  • Bobtail and Physical Damage Insurance Offered
  • IFTA filing
  • No Hazmat
  • Transflo
  • Large & Growing Customer Base
  • Referral Program
Fleet Info
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How many trucks does the company have?

We have 99 Power units

What trucks model does the company have?

We have Volvos

What trailers type does the company have?

Dry vans

Does the company have in the truck I-pass and prepass?

Pre-Pass Available

Requirements
You need to know!
Requirements to start work with Deep South Freight
  • 23 Years of Age
  • 2 years OTR/Regional Experience (1 yr in the last 3 years)
  • Clean MVR and CSA Report
  • Good Work References

Why Deep South?

Why Deep South?

We address reliability first, offering full features and ensure that our truck drivers are home for the weekend. We supply top rates and the best model equipment to guarantee accurate service for our customers. Drivers, our victory has always been a reflection of our Company Drivers and our Owner Operators. We argue that the best way to service the needs of our customers is to speak to our drivers. At DSF, we know you by your name (not a random number). Talk to us to find out if our operation is a good fit for you and your lifestyle. We haul a wide range of commodities including, paper, plastics, food grade product and other NON-HAZMAT freight. Our fleet includes a large pool of late model trailers and is strategically located throughout the Southeast and Midwest. We are committed to delivering value with every load and strive to be the most dependable carrier in the industry. You don't have to be the biggest to be the best!

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Last Update: 04.21.2025
  • Authority from: 02/23/1983
  • U.S. DOT#: 273403
  • U.S. MC# 163871
  • Number of Vehicles: 99
  • Number of Drivers: 96
  • Number of Inspections: 207
  • Unsafe Driving: 4.89
  • 2024 Crashes: 11
  • Maintenance Score: 4.29
  • Insurance: SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  • Insurance Policy #: A0142401001
  • Insurance coverage: $1,000,000
  • Insured from: 03/01/2020

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I'm always running smooth. 0 problemo 👌

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Planning is spot-on!

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From fuel efficient rigs to top of the line navigation systems. Feels good to be with a company that invests in staying cutting-edge.

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They hooked me up with training and certifications that really matter

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It's great to see a company committed to helping drivers

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It’s very hard to trying to reach people in the recruiting department at this company

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Drivers act like they own the road. Extremely vulgar language on the CB radio. Middle finger WILL get broke off if it flyes at the wrong person

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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

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Great company

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Nice southern hospitality

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Husband job

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Can’t express my gratitude to this company for what they have done for going the extra mile and taking care of in my hardship if anyone need a job this is the place you need to work for

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Spoke to Sam and he is EXTREMELY polite. Hopefully we get to work together again soon.

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My husband worked for this company they don’t pay you well 200 dollars for loads not making no money running you way to Florida for small amounts of money please look some where else’s if you have a Facebook cause you will lose everything you got are almost dealing with them

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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.

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Good place

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Awesome to do business with or looking g for employment.

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Nice company

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Great hard working people

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Dirty company to deal with

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We parked here for while driving over the road.

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Good Company good Freight it's Great

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Great place to work

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Love my job

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Great Place

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Great people

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Great company to drive for they really treat you like family!

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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.

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Good luck hauling for these guys.... they are con artist just trying to screw you out of your pay.

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Some aspects of travel were enjoyable, but the pay just wasn’t sufficient for the demands of the job. Everything is tightly scheduled, leading to both positive and negative experiences. Earning 28% of the gross load isn’t enough to keep up with today’s cost of living. It’s not really worth the hassle, but if you need a temporary job to bridge a gap, it’s an option. Just don’t expect to make big money.

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The job itself is decent—I had no real issues. Home time was great, pay was reasonable, and the dispatchers knew drivers by name. It’s a small southern company, and I’d recommend it to others.

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It’s a fair place to work, and I don’t have anything particularly negative to say. Personally, I was let go for what I believe was an unrelated reason to my actual job performance. Aside from that, it’s an average position.

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Communication is severely lacking, even within the office. Instead of addressing concerns directly, everyone is left guessing. The company seems to be slipping into a culture of laziness.

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What is the best part of working at the company? The new tractor trailers. That’s about it. What is the most stressful part about working at the company? Poor dispatching, weak communication, and trailers needing inspections or constant repairs. The pay is pretty bad. What is the work environment and culture like at the company? Practically nonexistent, with little to no moral standards. Assistance is hard to come by—even getting a call back is a challenge. What is a typical day like for you at the company? Slow, with gap dispatching that causes you to lose a day’s worth of work.

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It’s a small company, and from the first day, people call you by name instead of treating you like just another number. The atmosphere is more family-oriented.

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If you work hard, job security isn’t an issue. I never had complaints about the company, though I was laid off when business slowed. The shop is excellent, with skilled workers handling repairs efficiently. However, dispatch and driver management could use improvements—covering their own mistakes with lies is common, and I’ve seen drivers fired over false claims. Overall, it’s not the worst company out there—definitely better than many.

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