Best Trucking Companies in Indiana
Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 403 carriers with active job listings.
across top 50 carriers
avg FMCSA percentile
of 50 respond within 24h
across top 50 carriers
How We Rank Companies
Our rankings are based on real data from active job listings and public safety records. Each company is scored across four categories weighted by driver priority research.
Pay percentile from active job listings, plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency.
Weighted FMCSA safety score — unsafe driving and HOS compliance count double vs other categories.
Tiered benefits scoring: medical, 401k, dental, vision, paid time off, and driver lifestyle perks.
Carrier responsiveness to applications and fleet size relative to other companies in this ranking.
Safety data sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System. Our composite scores are independently calculated and may differ from FMCSA's internal percentiles. This ranking is not endorsed or certified by the FMCSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Top 50 Carriers
Sorted by overall
CAST TRANSPORTATION
$2,100
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on98th pctl
92/100
2
FW TRUCKING
$1,800
81th pctl
84/100
2
R B HUMPHREYS INC
$2,300
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on68th pctl
86/100
1
HandledNow LLC
$1,550
Avg. +$7,500 sign-on90th pctl
58/100
1
JS HELWIG & SON LLC
$1,850
83th pctl
39/100
1
PREMIER TRANSPORTATION
$1,950
85th pctl
—
1
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
$1,680
82th pctl
79/100
1
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC
$2,200
86th pctl
—
2
Covenant Transport Inc
$1,762
Avg. +$2,500 sign-on87th pctl
—
1
Mountain States L.P. Gas
$2,000
95th pctl
—
1
DICK LAVY TRUCKING
$1,950
Avg. +$1,500 sign-on85th pctl
—
1
PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on89th pctl
—
1
MNS1 EXPRESS INC
$1,825
76th pctl
—
1
ARKA EXPRESS INC
$1,750
90th pctl
—
2
MCK TRUCKING INC
$1,700
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on84th pctl
—
1
GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on83th pctl
—
1
McLeod Express LLC
$1,600
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on88th pctl
—
3
CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT
$1,750
93th pctl
—
1
South East Carriers INC
$1,600
69th pctl
79/100
1
Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc.
$1,750
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on91th pctl
—
1
CYCLE LOGISTICS INC
$2,050
83th pctl
—
1
G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC
$2,045
86th pctl
—
1
G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC
$1,650
Avg. +$7,000 sign-on87th pctl
—
1
ALBA TRANS INC
$3,000
Avg. +$10,000 sign-on69th pctl
—
1
MC CARRIER LLC
$1,700
85th pctl
—
1
KAISER TRANSPORT INC
$1,855
77th pctl
—
1
HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC
$1,650
85th pctl
—
1
SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC
$1,700
73th pctl
—
1
C & G TRANSPORTATION INC
$1,750
85th pctl
—
1
AFC Transport, Inc
$1,825
80th pctl
—
2
A & H INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on78th pctl
—
1
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY
$2,550
58th pctl
93/100
1
ARCTIC EXPRESS
$1,750
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on73th pctl
—
1
Herrington Transportation Inc.
$2,000
74th pctl
—
1
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
$2,150
71th pctl
97/100
1
EA EXPRESS LLC
$1,900
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
CARGORX DRY CAPACITY
$1,900
74th pctl
—
1
PASCAL CARRIER INC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on74th pctl
—
1
HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC
$1,887
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
—
1
BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on68th pctl
—
1
GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC
$2,250
50th pctl
—
1
ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC
$2,000
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
TDR TRANSPORT
$2,600
61th pctl
—
1
USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC
$2,250
69th pctl
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2
CJC CARRIER LLC
$2,150
68th pctl
—
1
Great Plains Trucking Inc.
$1,750
50th pctl
—
1
Badger Express LLC
$1,700
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC
$1,800
Avg. +$1,500 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
Bakers Express
$1,950
50th pctl
—
1
SEMO EXPRESS LLC
$1,700
50th pctl
—
1
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 403 carriers in Indiana, CAST TRANSPORTATION ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 94.4 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 Indiana. Top earners there make up to $3,000/week (90th percentile).
Yes — 18 of the 50 ranked trucking companies in Indiana 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 98th among ranked carriers in Indiana. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.
Among the top 50 carriers in Indiana: 48 offer medical insurance, 39 offer 401(k), 35 allow pets, 40 allow riders, 4 offer guaranteed pay, 16 offer dedicated routes. McLeod Express LLC leads with 9 of 9 tracked benefit categories.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC has the highest responsiveness score of 97/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 7 of the 50 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.
There are currently 58 open positions across the top 50 carriers in Indiana. McLeod Express LLC has the most openings with 3 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 403 carriers in Indiana.