Company Flatbed Drivers
$1,500 Per Week Guaranteed for your first 12 weeks. Dependable pay for you and those who depend on you.
$1,500 Per Week Guaranteed for your first 12 weeks.Â
At Southwest Expedited, we’re not in the business of chasing freight.
We’re in the business of moving missions — secure, sensitive, government freight that keeps our nation moving.
If you’re a professional driver with pride in your work, we have the lanes, the freight, and the support you need to thrive.
Whether you own your truck or drive ours, Southwest Expedited is built to be a place where drivers come to stay — not pass through.
🔹 Company Driver - Regional Flatbed
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Late Model, Newer Trucks
- Home Every Other Week
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$1,500 guaranteed minimum weekly pay for your first 12 weeks
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$85,000 – $100,000 annual pay expected based on average miles, home time, and vacation time.
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$1,200 signup bonus (after 90 days)
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Company flatbed drivers start at 65-70 CPM ALL COMPANY MILES
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Bonuses available for performance, safety, and retention.
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Salary option for qualified drivers after 180 days
- AZ, NM, CA, CO, UT, ID, WY, MT, KS, TX, OK, AR, LA, MO, IL, NE, and surrounding areas
🎖 Why Drive with Southwest Expedited?
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Mission-Critical Freight: You’re not just moving product. You’re supporting national security.
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Respect for Your Time: We run smart, keep you loaded, and back you with strong dispatch support.
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Driver-First Culture: You’re a name here — not a number. We support your family life and personal goals.
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Transparent Pay: No guessing. No games. Just clear, consistent, top-tier compensation.
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Room to Grow: Owner Ops and Company Drivers alike can move into specialized lanes, teams, and leadership paths.
🔒 Driver Qualification & Security Requirements
All Southwest Expedited Company Drivers and Owner-Operators must:
✅ Be able to access U.S. Military installations.
✅ Be at least 24 years old
✅ Maintain a Valid Class A CDL license (REAL ID Compliant – or with Passport), with a clean driving record (MVR)
✅ Maintain a Current DOT-compliant medical certification
✅ Have a Minimum 2 years verifiable CDL A Flatbed experience
✅ Have a Minimum 6 months OTR experience
✅ Be able to obtain a TWIC card. (We can help with this)
✅ Pass DOT physical, pre-employment and random/regular background check and drug screenings.
✅ Meet all FMCSA and DoD standards for clearance and eligibility
✅ Southwest Expedited transports U.S. Department of Defense Military Freight – All Drivers must have the ability to access secure U.S. Military installations as part of their regular duties. According to their access requirements and background checks, this generally means U.S. Citizenship, No Felony Convictions, No recent misdemeanors, including drug charges. Â
All bases will run a thorough background check. No exceptions.
Drive with Purpose. Deliver with Pride.
Join a Team That Moves More Than Freight
Make a real impact by delivering critical freight for the U.S. Military and top industries—and build a rewarding career with top pay and benefits.
