OTR CDL Driver

Southerland Transport, LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability available

Short-Term Disability and AD&D

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company

Aggressive PTO plan with 10 days and 8

Two weeks PTO on Day One

Three weeks PTO after third year

Employee mattress purchase discounts

Wellness reimbursement for Planet  Fit

Job summary

Southerland Transport, LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking professional drivers for regional mattress deliveries. Earn $0.65 CPM with an extra $0.02 CPM on all paid miles over 2,500 per week, and potential to earn $85,000+ annually with multi-week opportunities.

Drivers typically enjoy home weekends and occasional midweek time, with a strong benefits package and a focus on safety, consistency, and driver support.

Qualifications

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely on regional routes in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain safety and perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
• Deliver mattresses within a regional radius and manage on-time delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor trailer throughout regional delivery routes
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulations
• Deliver mattresses within approximately a 700-800 mile radius from plant locations
• Safely move mattresses to the rear of the trailer during deliveries
• No inside deliveries
• No residential deliveries
• Able to enter and exit the back of a trailer multiple time

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Leave the uncertainty behind — enjoy steady miles, dependable home time, and year-round freight with a company drivers have trusted for generations.

Company: Southerland Transport

Location: Oklahoma City

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation:

• $0.65 CPM
• Additional $0.02 CPM on all paid miles over 2,500 miles/week
• Drivers can get up to 2600-2700 miles per week, with more miles available with multi week runs
• Earn up to $85,000+ annually
• Quarterly safety bonuses
• $100 bonus for every clean roadside inspection

A Stable Career You Can Count On

At Southerland Transport, we understand that drivers want more than just miles — they want consistency, respect, and the ability to provide for their families long term.

Southerland has been part of American manufacturing and transportation for over 100 years, providing dependable work and stable freight even when other industries slow down. Unlike positions tied heavily to oilfield cycles or unpredictable freight markets, our drivers benefit from steady regional routes and long-term operational stability.

With a benefits package better than we have seen in the transportation industry, we believe drivers perform best when they can balance work, family, and financial security.

Top Pay with Great Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability available
• Short-Term Disability and AD&D available
• 401(k) retirement plan, 4% company match
• Aggressive PTO Plan:
  • 10 PTO days annually
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Two weeks PTO available on Day One
  • Three weeks PTO after third anniversary
• Employee mattress purchase discounts
• Wellness reimbursement for gym membership at Planet Fitness

Home Weekends and Occasionally During the Week

Experience real work-life balance. Drivers are typically home weekends plus 1-2 nights during the week on average.

Most drivers are out approximately 3-4 nights per week, with home time commonly beginning Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning depending on routes.

We do not staff our drivers for multi-week runs. Southerland believes drivers perform best when they maintain strong home time and family balance.

Rider Policy:

• Spouse or long-term significant other permitted to ride along
• No pets allowed
• No children permitted
• Rider policy agreement required
• Drive Newer Equipment — No Slip Seating

Drive Newer Equipment — No Slip Seating

Southerland Transport operates a fleet of newer-model sleeper tractors, primarily:

• Kenworth tractors leased through MHC
• Peterbilt tractors through Rush Truck Centers

Most trucks are 2024-2026 models and equipped with automatic transmissions.

• Assigned tractors — no slip seating
• Well-maintained fleet
• Regular preventative maintenance
• Samsara ELD system with forward-facing cameras
• Company truck wash accounts provided
• Luggage carts provided to assist drivers moving mattresses safely to trailer rear
• Trucks are spec with an inventor
• Pre Pass for each tractor, no toll payments
• Company CSA scores allow for fewer red light pull in at weigh stations

The truck assigned to you stays yours — no cleaning up after other drivers or inheriting equipment issues.

About Southerland Transport

Southerland Transport supports one of America’s leading mattress manufacturers, delivering high-quality products throughout regional markets from facilities in Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, and Nashville, TN.

The company operates a professional fleet focused on safety, consistency, and driver support while maintaining strong customer relationships across regional delivery networks.

Southerland is committed to safe operations, equipment quality, and long-term driver retention. The company maintains a strong DOT safety record with no tolerance for CSA violations or unsafe driving practices.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a Class A tractor trailer throughout regional delivery routes
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulations
• Deliver mattresses within approximately a 700-800 mile radius from plant locations
• Safely move mattresses to the rear of the trailer during deliveries
• No inside deliveries
• No residential deliveries
• Able to enter and exit the back of a trailer multiple time