Southland Transportation

Southland Transportation Co. began operations on January 2, 1988 in Dobson, NC. The company started by hauling automotive components from North Carolina to Ford and Chrysler plants in Michigan and returning with coil steel. The company started with three company trucks and one owner operator. Southland expanded its fleet by adding owner operators, and serving more automotive plants. In 1991 Southland began hauling furniture to the Chicago area for Klaussner Furniture in Asheboro, NC and candles to the customers of Candle Corp of America in Elkin, NC. About 75% of the companies present business is from the automotive industry. Southland now serves over 200 customers each month across 48 states and Ontario Canada.