Best Trucking Companies in Michigan
Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 339 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
JS HELWIG & SON LLC
$1,850
83th pctl
69/100
1
PREMIER TRANSPORTATION
$1,950
85th pctl
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1
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
$1,680
82th pctl
79/100
1
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC
$2,200
86th pctl
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2
Mountain States L.P. Gas
$2,000
95th pctl
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1
Covenant Transport Inc
$1,762
Avg. +$2,500 sign-on87th pctl
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1
DICK LAVY TRUCKING
$1,950
Avg. +$1,500 sign-on85th pctl
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1
PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on89th pctl
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1
ARKA EXPRESS INC
$1,750
90th pctl
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2
MNS1 EXPRESS INC
$1,825
76th pctl
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1
South East Carriers INC
$1,600
69th pctl
79/100
1
Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc.
$1,750
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on91th pctl
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1
G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC
$2,045
86th pctl
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1
C & G TRANSPORTATION INC
$1,875
85th pctl
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2
SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC
$2,100
Avg. +$150 sign-on78th pctl
33/100
1
MC CARRIER LLC
$1,700
85th pctl
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1
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY
$2,550
58th pctl
99/100
1
HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC
$1,650
85th pctl
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1
KEN GRAHAM TRUCKING INC
$1,800
74th pctl
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1
RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC
$1,652
78th pctl
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1
A & H INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on78th pctl
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1
BRADY TRUCKING INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on84th pctl
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3
Scotland Transportation LLC
$1,900
93th pctl
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1
AFC Transport, Inc
$1,825
80th pctl
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2
M&D TRANSPORT
$2,400
Avg. +$500 sign-on87th pctl
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1
GLOBAL COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION INC
$2,437
66th pctl
84/100
1
Brenny Specialized Inc
$1,650
90th pctl
—
1
Excel Trucking LLC
$2,037
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on75th pctl
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1
Herrington Transportation Inc.
$2,000
74th pctl
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1
EA EXPRESS LLC
$1,900
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
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1
Z TRANSPORTATION INC
$1,800
84th pctl
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4
CARGORX DRY CAPACITY
$1,900
74th pctl
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1
PASCAL CARRIER INC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on74th pctl
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1
AN ENTERPRISE INC
$1,750
80th pctl
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1
HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC
$1,887
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
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1
A.D. Transport Express, Inc.
$1,650
85th pctl
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1
GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC
$2,250
50th pctl
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1
ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC
$2,000
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on50th pctl
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1
TDR TRANSPORT
$2,600
61th pctl
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1
JL LOGISTICS INC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,500 sign-on66th pctl
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1
CTK LOGISTICS LLC
$2,200
55th pctl
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1
Badger Express LLC
$1,700
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on50th pctl
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1
Bakers Express
$1,950
50th pctl
—
1
DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC
$1,800
Avg. +$1,500 sign-on50th pctl
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1
StaffWorthy
$1,685
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on50th pctl
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1
EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC
$1,732
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
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1
S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC
$2,200
Avg. +$500 sign-on50th pctl
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1
National Express Carriers
$2,050
50th pctl
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1
REISCH TRUCKING INC
$1,900
Avg. +$500 sign-on50th pctl
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1
Parks Motor Group Inc
$1,975
50th pctl
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2
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 339 carriers in Michigan, JS HELWIG & SON LLC ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 80.6 out of 100, combining pay, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.
TDR TRANSPORT offers the highest average weekly pay at $2,600/week (approximately $135,200/year) based on their current active job listings in Michigan. Top earners there make up to $2,600/week (90th percentile).
Yes — 19 of the 50 ranked trucking companies in Michigan advertise average weekly pay that works out to $100,000+ per year. PREMIER TRANSPORTATION leads at $101,400/year.
Mountain States L.P. Gas has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 95th among ranked carriers in Michigan. 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 Michigan: 49 offer medical insurance, 35 offer 401(k), 35 allow pets, 41 allow riders, 2 offer guaranteed pay, 17 offer dedicated routes. RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC leads with 9 of 9 tracked benefit categories.
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY has the highest responsiveness score of 99/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 5 of the 50 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.
There are currently 60 open positions across the top 50 carriers in Michigan. Z TRANSPORTATION INC 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 339 carriers in Michigan.