Safe, Dependable Flatbed Capacity
Memphis-based carrier with experienced drivers, late-model equipment, and 48-state brokerage coverage.
Ship Freight
Flatbed, van, reefer, and specialized loads across all 48 states.
Drive for Big River
Competitive pay, quality equipment, and respect for your time.
What We Haul
Asset-Based Flatbed Fleet
Our own late-model trucks and trailers with expert drivers trained in flatbed securement and tarping.
Full-Service Brokerage
Van, flatbed, reefer, hotshot, specialized—all freight types across all 48 states through our trusted carrier network.
Hands-On Communication
You get updates from people who know your load and your schedule—no call center runaround.
Small Team, Big Accountability
You deal with decision-makers who understand the realities of plants, yards, and job sites.
Reliable Capacity Across All Freight Types
Whether you're a plant manager, shipping coordinator, or freight broker, Big River Transfer offers two ways to move your freight: our own asset-based flatbed fleet and our comprehensive brokerage services for all freight types. From flatbed steel and building materials to dry van, reefer, and specialized loads—we handle it across all 48 states with the same commitment to professionalism and accountability.
Our Services
Flatbed
(Asset Fleet)
Dry Van
(Brokerage)
Reefer
(Brokerage)
Hotshot
(Brokerage)
Specialized
(Brokerage)
Full Brokerage
(48 States)
What We Offer
- Asset-Based Flatbed: Our own trucks and drivers for Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas corridors with regional OTR
- Full Brokerage Services: Van, flatbed, reefer, hotshot, and specialized freight across all 48 states
- Professional drivers trained in securement and tarping, with the right equipment (8' tarps, chains, and PPE)
- Real-time, honest communication on pickup, en route status, and delivery
- Flexible appointment windows and coordination with 24/7 drop locations where available
- A small, responsive team that understands the realities of plants, yards, and job sites
Working With Us Is Easy
Reach Out
Contact us with your freight details, lane, and timing
Get a Plan
We confirm capacity, provide a rate, and align on requirements
Move the Load
We handle pickup, transit, and delivery with regular updates
Share your origin, destination, weight, and timing — we'll respond quickly.
Drive with Purpose, Get Paid Fairly
Big River Transfer offers a mix of regional and longer OTR runs out of our Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas operations. We treat drivers as people, not just truck numbers. If you're looking for straightforward work, fair pay, and a company that respects your time, let's talk.
Competitive Pay
- Base CPM: $0.55–$0.65/mile based on experience
- Tarp Pay: $30 per load
- Detention: $25/hour after 3 hours
- Driver Assist: $25/hour
- Local Work: $25/hour (≤65 miles)
Bonuses & Rewards
- Safety Bonus: Up to $250/quarter
- 100K Miles: $1,000 bonus
- 500K Miles: $5,000 bonus
- Customer Referral: $1,000
- Driver Referral: $1,000 total
Why Drivers Choose Big River
- Competitive CPM with tarp pay and detention pay
- Late-model Freightliner Cascadias with flatbed gear provided
- PrePass for tolls to keep you moving
- Rider & pet policy available
- 3–4 days home time per month on average, with flexibility
- Smaller company: you know who you're talking to and they know you
- PPE support and proper flatbed equipment provided
Takes just a couple of minutes. We'll follow up with a quick call.
Where We're Hiring
We're currently hiring experienced CDL drivers across the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas. If you live in one of the highlighted states, we'd love to talk.
- • Texas (TX)
- • Louisiana (LA)
- • Mississippi (MS)
- • Alabama (AL)
- • Tennessee (TN)
- • Arkansas (AR)
- • Georgia (GA)
- • Florida (FL)
Big River in Action
See our fleet and operations in the field
Lanes & Coverage
Mid-South–based carrier with a strong footprint across the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas corridors for our asset-based flatbed fleet. Through our full-service brokerage, we cover all 48 states for any freight type.
Our philosophy: we focus on lanes and customers where we can deliver consistent service. We aim for repeat business and strong relationships rather than trying to be everywhere at once.
Service Areas
Asset-Based Flatbed:
- • Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Texas corridors
- • Regional OTR as freight and timing dictate
Brokerage Services:
- • All 48 contiguous states
- • Van, reefer, flatbed, hotshot
- • Specialized and oversized loads
- • Custom routing and scheduling
Request a Flatbed Quote
Fill out the form below with your freight details. We respond quickly – usually within about an hour during normal business hours.
Quick Driver Application
Start with the basics – takes 30 seconds.
Safety & Maintenance
We run late-model Freightliner Cascadias and treat safety as a core part of the job, not an afterthought. As a young fleet, we're investing heavily in a 2025 preventive maintenance and inspection program to meet big-fleet standards.
- Active FMCSA authority (DOT 4254852, MC 1649855) and fully insured
- 2025 Preventive Maintenance Program: strict PM schedule tracked in our internal safety portal
- Weekly checks for tires, brakes, lights, and securement
- Digital tracking of DOT inspections, defects, and upcoming services
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need reliable flatbed capacity or you're a driver looking for a company that respects your work, let's talk.
Contact
- Location: Memphis, TN Area
- Phone: (901) 295-9066
- Email: dispatch@bigrivertransfer.com
- MC-1649855 • DOT 4254852