SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC
30 Years of Proven Performance
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Memphis, TN • Local & Regional Carrier
Full Truckload • LTL • Tanker Services
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Experienced Drivers. Reliable Capacity​
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Why Choose Southern Xpress
Serving Memphis Since 1996
We’ve been running freight in Memphis and the surrounding region since 1996. We know the roads, the customers, and how to get in and out of facilities without wasting time.
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Our team is led by highly experienced drivers—many with 20+ years behind the wheel—setting the standard for the rest of the operation.
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Southern Xpress was founded by Richard Ross and Robert Johnson with one goal: earn trust and keep it. That’s exactly how we still operate today.
Dedicated Fleet Service
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At Southern Xpress, we build true partnerships with our dedicated fleet customers. We provide consistent coverage with experienced drivers who regularly run your lanes—giving you familiar faces and dependable service.
We support your day-to-day freight while also stepping in for unique or one-off opportunities when needed. As your operation grows, we grow with you—focused on keeping your freight moving and your operation running smoothly.
LOCAL TRUCKLOAD & LTL
We cover Memphis and the surrounding region with reliable local capacity backed by the depth to support it.
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Whether it’s your regular freight or something unexpected, we have the trucks and drivers to step in and keep your freight moving.
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With Southern Xpress, you get dependable service, experienced drivers, and a team that shows up when it counts.
Food Grade Tankers
We run 2018 and newer food-grade tankers across Memphis and the surrounding region.
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Our sleeper trucks allow us to extend our reach into the Midwest and throughout the Southeast.
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Our drivers average 20 years of experience and take pride in doing things right—safe, professional, and clean. We don’t leave a mess.
Tracking Your Freight
With GPS tracking across our fleet, we provide reliable visibility and updates on your freight throughout the shipment.
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For customers with compatible systems, real-time tracking is available—helping you plan with confidence and avoid surprises.
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Powered by Samsara fleet tracking technology
Customer Testimonial:​​
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"I have been working with Southern Xpress for the past year. They handle all my local moves between operations as well as some loads farther away. They are a great group of people to work with and as my business grows, they are growing with us. Our volume has increased from one load per day to sometimes 3 or 4 loads per day. They will also begin another daily drop and hook with a new customer of mine. I've been very pleased with their responsiveness, their pricing, as well as their overall service. I highly recommend Southern Xpress."
-Jeff Fick President Valley Distribution & Logistics
