About Southern Tier Express

Founded in 1999 in Owego, New York. Built on safety, reliability, and the conviction that no load is too complex when you have the right team and the right equipment.

Moving What Others Can't

Southern Tier Express was founded on a simple conviction: the most challenging loads deserve the most capable carrier. For over 25 years, we've built our business by taking on the moves that other carriers turn down — super loads, remote sites, complex permits, tight windows — and executing them without incident.

We're based in Owego, New York, and operate throughout all 48 contiguous states. Our fleet is owned and maintained in-house. Our permit team handles every state without third-party brokers. Our dispatch team answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — and a real person picks up every time.

We don't measure success only by loads delivered. We measure it by the zero-damage standard we hold ourselves to, the safety record we maintain, and the customers who call us back year after year because we did the job right.

STX heavy haul truck on open highway
1999
Founded
25+
Years in Business
48
States Served
24/7
Dispatch Available
1,000+
Loads Per Year
0
Cargo Damage Goal

25 Years of Getting It Right

1999

Founded

Southern Tier Express established in Owego, New York, with a single truck and a commitment to doing the job right.

2004

Fleet Expansion

Grew to a full fleet of specialized heavy haul trailers including RGN lowboys, step-decks, and flatbeds for multi-state operations.

2009

Wind Energy Entry

Completed first wind turbine component transport project, establishing STX as a trusted partner in the growing renewable energy sector.

2013

Permit Team Built

Brought permitting fully in-house with a dedicated team of specialists — eliminating third-party delays and improving accuracy across all 48 states.

2017

Super Load Capability

Added multi-axle hydraulic platform trailers enabling super load transport up to 500,000+ lbs, opening new industrial and energy project markets.

2021

JIT & Warehousing

Launched integrated just-in-time logistics and warehousing services, providing customers with a complete project logistics solution under one roof.

2026

Today

Over 25 years, 1,000+ loads annually, 48 states served — and the same founding commitment to safety, reliability, and doing the job right.

Our Core Values

Safety First

No load, no deadline, and no customer request is worth compromising the safety of our drivers, the public, or your cargo. Every decision starts with safety.

Reliability

When we say we'll be there, we'll be there. Our customers depend on us for time-sensitive, high-consequence deliveries — and we treat that trust seriously.

Respect

We treat every driver, customer, and community we operate in with genuine respect. The people doing the work matter — and we show it in how we run our company.

Problem Solving

Heavy haul is full of complex, one-of-a-kind challenges. We hire people who lean into problems, find solutions, and get the job done without shortcuts.

Continuous Improvement

We measure our performance, learn from every move, and constantly look for ways to serve our customers better, operate more safely, and build a stronger team.

Craftsmanship

There's a right way to move a heavy load — the right equipment, the right securement, the right driver. We take pride in doing it right, every time.

Our Team

Every successful move is the result of a coordinated team effort — from the permit specialist pulling approvals at 6am to the driver navigating a mountain access road at midnight.

Leadership

Executive Team

Decades of combined experience in heavy haul, specialized transport, and logistics operations driving strategic direction and company culture.

Dispatch & Planning

Operations Team

Our 24/7 dispatch and operations team coordinates every move — from permit acquisition and route planning to real-time driver communication.

Compliance & Safety

Safety Department

Dedicated safety professionals who manage driver qualification, vehicle inspections, incident response, and FMCSA compliance across the fleet.

Permitting

Permit Specialists

In-house permit experts who manage oversize and overweight permit acquisition across all 48 states — faster and more accurately than any outsourced option.

Fleet Maintenance

Maintenance Shop

Our in-house shop team keeps every tractor and trailer at peak performance — proactive maintenance schedules that minimize downtime and maximize safety.

Transport Operations

Driver Team

CDL-A certified heavy haul drivers with an average of 8+ years of specialized transport experience — the backbone of everything we do.

STX team at work on a heavy haul project

Community & Commitment

STX is a Southern Tier, New York company — and we're proud of it. Our headquarters in Owego sits at the heart of a region shaped by industry, manufacturing, and hard work. The values of that community are woven into how we operate.

We hire locally where we can, invest in our employees' long-term growth, and maintain the kind of professional standards that make us a company people are proud to work for and proud to hire. We believe that being a good business and being a good neighbor aren't separate things.

When you hire STX, you're not hiring a national broker or a faceless fleet. You're hiring a team of people who care about the outcome of your project — because our reputation depends on it, and we've spent 25 years building that reputation one load at a time.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Read what project managers, plant operators, and logistics professionals say about working with STX — 4.9 out of 5 stars across dozens of verified reviews.

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Careers at STX

Careers at STX

Join a team that takes pride in doing the job right. We're always looking for experienced CDL drivers, permit coordinators, dispatchers, and shop technicians.

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