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Your Trusted Freight Logistics Partner
Southern Direct Logistics is a family-owned business founded by Chris Fields, Jeanelle Fields, and Amy Tanner. With decades of combined experience in freight transportation, we specialize in delivering tailored logistics solutions for clients across construction supply, alcohol distribution, and custom material supply industries. Our approach combines active market-based pricing with access to diverse equipment types, ensuring competitive rates for full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and specialized freight services. We prioritize personalized service, treating every client relationship with the same care we apply to our own family matters.Our team's expertise spans all transportation modes - trucks, trains, boats, and planes - supported by strategic carrier partnerships across North America. We maintain rigorous quality control through Jeanelle Fields' 40+ years of financial oversight while continuously innovating our service offerings to meet evolving client needs. Our commitment to transparency, reliability, and customer-first values has made us a trusted partner for some of the Southeast's most recognized brands.
Services
Full Truckload
Less-Than-Truckload
Intermodal
Carrier Resources
Broker Carrier
Highlights and features
- We offer active market-based pricing for fair shipment costs
- Our tailored freight programs ensure cost-effective, customized solutions
- We maintain 40+ years of financial oversight expertise
- Our 24/7 service handles urgent shipping needs promptly
- We combine family values with professional transportation expertise
What people say
Great pricing
Best customer service
Treat you like family
Quick to respond
Never failed me
Services
Full Truckload
We handle full truckload freight with diverse equipment options, ensuring efficient transport for large shipments across the country. Our extensive carrier network guarantees capacity availability while maintaining strict quality control standards. This service is ideal for businesses requiring dedicated transportation solutions for time-sensitive or high-volume cargo.
Less-Than-Truckload
Our LTL shipping solutions provide cost-effective transportation for smaller freight volumes through strategic carrier partnerships. We maintain competitive pricing while ensuring proper handling of partial shipments across North America. This service combines affordability with reliability for businesses with variable shipping needs.
Intermodal
We coordinate intermodal transportation solutions combining trucks, trains, and ships for efficient long-haul freight movement. Our expertise handles containerized cargo from ports to final destinations while optimizing cost and transit time. This service offers sustainable shipping options without compromising reliability.
Carrier Resources
Our extensive carrier network provides access to specialized equipment and capacity across North America. We match each shipment with the most suitable carrier based on route efficiency and equipment requirements. This service ensures reliable transportation solutions for both standard and oversized freight.
Broker Carrier
As a freight brokerage, we connect shippers with vetted carriers through our established network. Our market analysis ensures competitive pricing while maintaining service quality standards. This service offers flexible transportation solutions for businesses requiring adaptable shipping capacity.
People
Chris Fields
Chief Operations Officer
Manages freight operations with extensive carrier relationships. Brings creative problem-solving to unique shipping challenges. Combines industry expertise with family business values to ensure customer satisfaction through reliable logistics solutions.
Amy Tanner
Business Development
Serves as primary customer contact with exceptional problem-solving skills. Focuses on personalized service and freight program optimization. Balances professional expertise with family-oriented values to build lasting client relationships through reliable shipping solutions.
Jeanelle Fields
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees all financial operations with 40+ years of industry experience. Maintains strict invoice accuracy standards while supporting the company's growth. Provides financial expertise that ensures competitive pricing and long-term business stability for clients.
Questions
How does Southern Direct Logistics determine freight pricing?
We use active market-based pricing analyzing 30-day trends per shipping lane to ensure fair, competitive rates that reflect current market conditions.
What types of freight can Southern Direct handle?
We manage full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and specialized freight including oversized loads, ocean containers, and air freight across North America.
Do you offer 24/7 shipping support?
Yes, our team works 24/7 to ensure emergency shipments receive immediate attention and all customer needs are met promptly.
What makes Southern Direct different from other logistics companies?
As a family-owned business, we combine decades of industry experience with personalized service, treating every client like family while maintaining professional excellence.
Which areas do you serve?
We provide freight services throughout the Southeast United States, all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico through our extensive carrier network.
