Military Freight Owner Operators and/or company drivers

$1,500 Per Week Guaranteed for your first 12 weeks as a Company Driver
Dependable pay for you and those who depend on you: $1,500/week minimum guaranteed for your first 12 weeks as a Company Flatbed Driver at Southwest Expedited.

Now Hiring for regional company drivers, AZ, NM, CO, KS, TX, OK, AR, LA, MO, IL, NE, and surrounding areas. Apply Now

• 2023 or newer trucks
• $1,500 guaranteed minimum weekly pay for your first 12 weeks
• $75,000 - $90,000 annual pay expected based on average miles, home time, and vacation time.
• $1,200 signup bonus (paid over 90 days)
• Company flatbed drivers start at 60-70 CPM
• Tarping pay
• Pets welcome and Passengers welcome upon approval, subject to military conducted background check
• Bonuses available for performance, safety, and retention.
• Salary option for qualified drivers after 180 days
• AZ, NM, CO, KS, TX, OK, AR, LA, MO, IL, NE, and surrounding areas

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.

Driver Qualification & Security Requirements
All Southwest Expedited Company Drivers and Owner-Operators must:
✅ Be able to access U.S. Military installations. Many bases may require United States citizenship
✅ 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 recent 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 – Drivers must 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. All Southwest Expedited drivers must have the ability to enter military establishments. All bases will run a thorough background check. No exceptions.


Driver Careers

 

Calling Professional Owner Operators: It's time to start back up. Call us today to learn about the mission.

Now Hiring for AZ, NM, CO, KS, TX, OK, AR, LA, MO, IL, NE, and surrounding areas.
Apply Now , or call 480-269-2694

Owner Operators — Solo

• • Average $250,000 per year or better
  • 75% of Line Haul and 100% FSC
  • Open Deck Flatbed and Stepdeck. Your trailer or ours.
  • Consistent lanes with DoD Military Freight
  • Miles: 3,000+ per week
  • Home Weekly
  • 1099 / Independent Contractor (Owner-Operator)
  • Top-tier percentage contract — one of the best in the industry
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Toll passes, permits, SATNAV, communications, cargo/liability insurance — all provided
  • Fuel Card, fuel & mileage tax reporting
  • Full back-office and dispatch support

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.

Driver Qualification & Security Requirements
All Southwest Expedited Company Drivers and Owner-Operators must:
✅ Be able to access U.S. Military installations. Many bases may require United States citizenship
✅ 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 recent 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 – Drivers must 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. All Southwest Expedited drivers must have the ability to enter military establishments. All bases will run a thorough background check. No exceptions.



Driver Careers

 

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