Dependable freight transportation from the Gulf Coast to the Great Plains — and everywhere in between.
Owner-Operated • Interstate Hotshot • Est. 2022
When freight can't wait, we move. Hotshot trucking is built for speed — we load fast, run direct, and keep you updated every mile.
Light construction equipment, farm equipment, and industrial machinery hauled safely and legally within all applicable weight limits.
Consumer goods, building materials, packaged freight, and more. If it fits our deck and ships legally, we'll get it there.
We work with freight brokers and maintain current authority, insurance, and documentation so verification is fast and simple.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” — Colossians 3:23
Every load is hauled by the people who own the truck — not a call center. Built on faith, family, and a handshake you can trust.
Not sure if your freight is a fit? Contact us — we'll give you a straight answer.
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Bayou to Badlands Express runs throughout the Midwest, Great Plains, and Southeast — and anywhere in the contiguous 48 states when the load calls for it.
Our central location puts us within a day's drive of a large portion of the country, making us an effective option for time-sensitive freight moving through the heartland. No deadhead drama — we stay busy and keep moving.
Bayou to Badlands Express LLC operates under active FMCSA authority as a Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods). Insured through Progressive Commercial / United Financial Casualty Company, policy period June 27, 2026 – June 27, 2027. Our carrier profile and safety record are available for verification through the FMCSA SAFER system. Brokers may request a certificate of insurance directly via the contact form below.
Bayou to Badlands Express LLC is a family business — built, owned, and operated by Chad and Katherine Mitchell, partners in life and in freight. The name tells the story: roots in the Gulf Coast, home on the Great Plains, and a whole lot of highway in between.
"We built this company on the belief that owner-operators can out-serve the big carriers — because we have more to prove and more at stake with every load."