Best Trucking Companies in Illinois

Based on our analysis of 721 carriers in Illinois, CAST TRANSPORTATION ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 96.8 out of 100, combining pay, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.

ALBA TRANS INC offers the highest average weekly pay at $3,000/week (approximately $156,000/year) based on their current active job listings in Illinois. Top earners there make up to $3,000/week (90th percentile).

Yes — 21 of the 49 ranked trucking companies in Illinois advertise average weekly pay that works out to $100,000+ per year. CAST TRANSPORTATION leads at $109,200/year.

CAST TRANSPORTATION has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 99th among ranked carriers in Illinois. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.

Among the top 49 carriers in Illinois: 48 offer medical insurance, 43 offer 401(k), 31 allow pets, 34 allow riders, 3 offer guaranteed pay, 21 offer dedicated routes. RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC leads with 9 of 9 tracked benefit categories.

CAST TRANSPORTATION has the highest responsiveness score of 100/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 5 of the 49 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.

There are currently 62 open positions across the top 49 carriers in Illinois. FW TRUCKING has the most openings with 4 active listings.

Our rankings use four weighted factors: driver pay at 30% (average weekly earnings from active job listings with outlier removal), safety record at 25% (FMCSA violation percentiles), driver benefits at 25% (medical, 401k, paid time off, dedicated routes, pets/riders policy), and operational quality at 20% (employer responsiveness and fleet size). Rankings are updated continuously as new job listings are posted, reflecting 721 carriers in Illinois.