About Us

Paving a better way in the transportation industry

New South Express is an award-winning transportation fleet that specializes in hauling lumber. Our primary client is a global leader in manufacturing sustainable wood products in southeastern U.S.A.

Founded in 1988, New South Express has grown significantly to an industry leading transportation company, employing over 200 drivers operating across seven states.

We are committed to providing our drivers a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth while working driver-friendly shifts so you can enjoy work-life balance off the road.

From our state-of-the-art fleet with the newest safety features to our strong in-house logistics and our full array of competitive incentives, benefits and health and wellness programs for our drivers—safety is core to everything we do.

Our Fleet

We maintain a state-of-the-art fleet of MACK Anthem® and Freightliner Cascadia® trucks that offers best-in-class features to give you the comfort and safety you need on the road.

Safety Features

Each of our trucks is equipped with best-in-class safety features including lane guidance, collision avoidance, and Samsara dashboard cameras.

Maintenance

With over 800 locations, our full-service lease provider ensures our drivers have optimum uptime.

Automatic Transmission

In order to keep up with shifting driver dynamics, all new trucks we order come equipped with automatic transmissions.

Fleet Rotation

We rotate our fleet on average every 5.5 years, keeping them updated with the latest technology.

Safety Comes First

Our commitment to safety has been recognized and validated by some of the most trusted organizations and associations in the U.S.

Awarded
Fleet of the Year

2008, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Awarded
Safest Fleet in South Carolina

2003, 2016

Safety Awards

Our commitment to safety has been recognized and validated by some of the most trusted organizations and associations in the US.

Where We're Located