What is the best trucking company to work for in 2026?

Based on our analysis of 404 carriers in Ohio, LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 77.9 out of 100, combining pay, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.

Which trucking company pays the most in Ohio?

HARDING METALS INC offers the highest average weekly pay at $2,300/week (approximately $119,600/year) based on their current active job listings in Ohio. For top-end pay, USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC leads with up to $2,750/week (90th percentile).

Can a truck driver make $100,000 a year in Ohio?

Yes — 10 of the 49 ranked trucking companies in Ohio advertise average weekly pay that works out to $100,000+ per year. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC leads at $114,400/year.

What is the safest trucking company in Ohio?

ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 97th among ranked carriers in Ohio. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.

Which trucking companies offer the best driver benefits in Ohio?

Among the top 49 carriers in Ohio: 48 offer medical insurance, 40 offer 401(k), 36 allow pets, 40 allow riders, 3 offer guaranteed pay, 16 offer dedicated routes. RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC leads with 9 of 9 tracked benefit categories.

Which trucking company responds fastest to driver applications?

LUCKY WORLD INC 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, 4 of the 49 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.

How many trucking jobs are open in Ohio right now?

There are currently 59 open positions across the top 49 carriers in Ohio. H & M TRUCKING INC has the most openings with 4 active listings.

How do you rank trucking companies and how often are rankings updated?

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 404 carriers in Ohio.

2026 Rankings

Best Trucking Companies in Ohio

Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 404 carriers with active job listings.

#1 LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

$1,680/week avg View Profile

Avg Weekly Pay

$1,810

across top 49 carriers

Safety Score

77th

avg FMCSA percentile

Responsive

of 49 respond within 24h

Open Positions

across top 49 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.

Compensation

30%

Pay percentile from active job listings, plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency.

Safety Record

25%

Weighted FMCSA safety score — unsafe driving and HOS compliance count double vs other categories.

Benefits

25%

Tiered benefits scoring: medical, 401k, dental, vision, paid time off, and driver lifestyle perks.

Operational

20%

Carrier responsiveness to applications and fleet size relative to other companies in this ranking.

Compensation and safety carry more weight. Rankings update automatically as new jobs are posted.

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 49 Carriers

Sorted by overall

LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

Responsive

100 drivers DOT 124408

Weekly Pay

$1,680

Safety

82th pctl

Response

87/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

JK MOVING & STORAGE INC

265 drivers DOT 1065394

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Safety

88th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

Regional

View Company 2 Jobs

Covenant Transport Inc

1,094 drivers DOT 273818

Weekly Pay

$1,762

Avg. +$2,500 sign-on

Safety

86th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

DIVINE ENTERPRISES

Responsive

150 drivers DOT 1134917

Weekly Pay

$1,375

Safety

85th pctl

Response

98/100

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC

110 drivers DOT 2170456

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

88th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

MCK TRUCKING INC

150 drivers DOT 528760

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

83th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION

801 drivers DOT 282577

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

84th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION

49 drivers DOT 3395433

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

79th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC

48 drivers DOT 2109596

Weekly Pay

$1,950

Safety

97th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Local

View Company 1 Jobs

#10

Badger Express LLC

50 drivers DOT 451877

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

92th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#11

G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC

171 drivers DOT 328883

Weekly Pay

$1,650

Avg. +$7,000 sign-on

Safety

91th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#12

Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc.

25 drivers DOT 1185121

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

92th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#13

JS HELWIG & SON LLC

477 drivers DOT 185183

Weekly Pay

$1,850

Safety

84th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#14

ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC

55 drivers DOT 1017769

Weekly Pay

$1,900

Safety

80th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#15

BRADY TRUCKING INC

130 drivers DOT 569493

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$3,000 sign-on

Safety

90th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

Regional

OTR

View Company 2 Jobs

#16

True Transport Inc.

25 drivers DOT 86876

Weekly Pay

$2,250

Safety

92th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#17

H & M TRUCKING INC

270 drivers DOT 290983

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Safety

85th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 4 Jobs

#18

MC CARRIER LLC

120 drivers DOT 2400167

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

84th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#19

LUCKY WORLD INC

Responsive

65 drivers DOT 2597317

Weekly Pay

$2,150

Safety

72th pctl

Response

100/100

Open Jobs

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#20

SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC

81 drivers DOT 97879

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

74th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#21

ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC

80 drivers DOT 2817441

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Avg. +$1,000 sign-on

Safety

69th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#22

Best Logistics Group

500 drivers DOT 2568210

Weekly Pay

$1,625

Safety

91th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#23

HARDING METALS INC

16 drivers DOT 7183

Weekly Pay

$2,300

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

78th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#24

HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC

322 drivers DOT 507308

Weekly Pay

$1,650

Safety

85th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#25

NEIER INC

60 drivers DOT 394563

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

93th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Pets OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#26

RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC

15 drivers DOT 3437344

Weekly Pay

$1,652

Safety

78th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#27

SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC

63 drivers DOT 2071213

Weekly Pay

$1,825

Avg. +$500 sign-on

Safety

83th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#28

KAISER TRANSPORT INC

42 drivers DOT 637350

Weekly Pay

$1,855

Safety

77th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#29

ARCTIC EXPRESS

55 drivers DOT 193073

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

73th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#30

PASCAL CARRIER INC

25 drivers DOT 2250349

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

78th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#31

DASH TRANSPORTATION LLC

Responsive

10 drivers DOT 2169738

Weekly Pay

$1,450

Safety

76th pctl

Response

100/100

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#32

BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC

50 drivers DOT 522095

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$3,000 sign-on

Safety

71th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#33

A & H INC

35 drivers DOT 46339

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$3,000 sign-on

Safety

72th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#34

TERMINAL TRANSPORT INC

40 drivers DOT 75559

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

85th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#35

Z TRANSPORTATION INC

140 drivers DOT 1466567

Weekly Pay

$1,800

Safety

82th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

OTR

View Company 4 Jobs

#36

AFC Transport, Inc

140 drivers DOT 2405573

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Safety

76th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#37

AN ENTERPRISE INC

110 drivers DOT 1750906

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Safety

77th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#38

USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC

10 drivers DOT 3402939

Weekly Pay

$2,250

Safety

78th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

Regional

View Company 2 Jobs

#39

Herrington Transportation Inc.

59 drivers DOT 540627

Weekly Pay

$2,000

Safety

71th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#40

COWEN TRUCK LINE INC

64 drivers DOT 186075

Weekly Pay

$1,790

Avg. +$5,000 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Regional

View Company 1 Jobs

#41

CENTURY LINES INC

14 drivers DOT 229763

Weekly Pay

$1,900

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Semi-Local

View Company 1 Jobs

#42

B & T EXPRESS INC

350 drivers DOT 285442

Weekly Pay

$1,600

Safety

73th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

Local

OTR

View Company 2 Jobs

#43

HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC

36 drivers DOT 1341547

Weekly Pay

$1,887

Avg. +$1,000 sign-on

Safety

68th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#44

CTK LOGISTICS LLC

15 drivers DOT 3093642

Weekly Pay

$2,200

Safety

66th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Guaranteed Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#45

JL LOGISTICS INC

17 drivers DOT 2640592

Weekly Pay

$1,750

Avg. +$2,500 sign-on

Safety

65th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#46

SEMO EXPRESS LLC

73 drivers DOT 1651615

Weekly Pay

$1,700

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k + Match

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#47

Bakers Express

60 drivers DOT 2575270

Weekly Pay

$1,950

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#48

DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC

32 drivers DOT 369377

Weekly Pay

$1,800

Avg. +$1,500 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Dedicated

Take Truck Home

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

#49

EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC

60 drivers DOT 2254336

Weekly Pay

$1,732

Avg. +$2,000 sign-on

Safety

50th pctl

Response

—

Open Jobs

Medical

401k

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Take Truck Home

Pets OK

Riders OK

OTR

View Company 1 Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Trucking Companies by City in Ohio

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How We Rank Companies

Top 49 Carriers

LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

JK MOVING & STORAGE INC

Covenant Transport Inc

DIVINE ENTERPRISES

PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC

MCK TRUCKING INC

PREMIER TRANSPORTATION

GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION

ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC

Badger Express LLC

G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC

Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc.

JS HELWIG & SON LLC

ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC

BRADY TRUCKING INC

True Transport Inc.

H & M TRUCKING INC

MC CARRIER LLC

LUCKY WORLD INC

SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC

ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Best Logistics Group

HARDING METALS INC

HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC

NEIER INC

RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC

SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC

KAISER TRANSPORT INC

ARCTIC EXPRESS

PASCAL CARRIER INC

DASH TRANSPORTATION LLC

BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC

A & H INC

TERMINAL TRANSPORT INC

Z TRANSPORTATION INC

AFC Transport, Inc

AN ENTERPRISE INC

USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC

Herrington Transportation Inc.

COWEN TRUCK LINE INC

CENTURY LINES INC

B & T EXPRESS INC

HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC

CTK LOGISTICS LLC

JL LOGISTICS INC

SEMO EXPRESS LLC

Bakers Express

DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC

EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can a truck driver make $100,000 a year in Ohio?

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Which trucking companies offer the best driver benefits in Ohio?

Which trucking company responds fastest to driver applications?

How many trucking jobs are open in Ohio right now?

How do you rank trucking companies and how often are rankings updated?

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