Best Trucking Companies in Tennessee
Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 368 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-on99th pctl
100/100
2
FW TRUCKING
$1,800
83th pctl
84/100
2
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC
$2,100
Avg. +$10,000 sign-on95th pctl
—
1
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC
$2,200
87th pctl
—
2
Mountain States L.P. Gas
$2,000
94th pctl
—
1
Covenant Transport Inc
$1,762
Avg. +$2,500 sign-on87th pctl
—
1
DICK LAVY TRUCKING
$1,950
Avg. +$1,500 sign-on84th pctl
—
1
MNS1 EXPRESS INC
$1,825
77th pctl
—
1
PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC
$1,750
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on88th pctl
—
1
ARKA EXPRESS INC
$1,750
90th pctl
—
1
JS HELWIG & SON LLC
$1,850
83th pctl
—
1
G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC
$2,045
87th pctl
—
1
ALBA TRANS INC
$3,000
Avg. +$10,000 sign-on72th pctl
—
1
Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc.
$1,750
Avg. +$5,000 sign-on91th pctl
—
1
G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC
$1,650
Avg. +$7,000 sign-on88th pctl
—
1
ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC
$2,000
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on73th pctl
—
1
CUSTOM TRANSPORT INC
$2,500
68th pctl
—
1
MC CARRIER LLC
$1,700
86th pctl
—
1
BRADY TRUCKING INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on89th pctl
—
2
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY
$2,550
59th pctl
99/100
1
KTI LTD
$1,900
76th pctl
—
1
TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC
$1,675
84th pctl
—
2
HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC
$1,650
85th pctl
—
1
KAISER TRANSPORT INC
$1,855
75th pctl
—
1
A & H INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on79th pctl
—
1
RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC
$1,652
77th pctl
—
1
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
$1,680
80th pctl
22/100
1
AFC Transport, Inc
$1,750
80th pctl
—
1
Alco Transportation Inc
$1,800
79th pctl
—
1
EA EXPRESS LLC
$1,900
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
Herrington Transportation Inc.
$2,000
74th pctl
—
1
CARGORX DRY CAPACITY
$1,900
73th pctl
—
1
AN ENTERPRISE INC
$1,750
80th pctl
—
1
SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC
$2,100
Avg. +$150 sign-on80th pctl
8/100
1
SERVICE ONE TRANSPORT INC
$1,700
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on76th pctl
—
1
BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC
$1,750
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on69th pctl
—
1
Energy Carriers
$1,950
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC
$1,887
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on68th pctl
—
1
RAPID RESPONSE, INC.
$1,770
76th pctl
—
1
TDR TRANSPORT
$2,600
61th pctl
—
1
CJC CARRIER LLC
$2,150
68th pctl
—
1
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
$2,150
71th pctl
72/100
1
REVV TRANSPORT
$1,750
Avg. +$2,500 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
CTK LOGISTICS LLC
$2,200
55th pctl
—
1
Southland Transportation
$2,050
48th pctl
—
2
Bakers Express
$1,950
50th pctl
—
1
SEMO EXPRESS LLC
$1,700
50th pctl
—
1
SILVER EAGLE LOGISTICS LLC
$1,750
50th pctl
—
1
S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC
$2,200
Avg. +$500 sign-on50th pctl
—
1
National Express Carriers
$2,050
50th pctl
—
1
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 368 carriers in Tennessee, CAST TRANSPORTATION ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 96.3 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 Tennessee. Top earners there make up to $3,000/week (90th percentile).
Yes — 21 of the 50 ranked trucking companies in Tennessee 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 Tennessee. 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 Tennessee: 48 offer medical insurance, 38 offer 401(k), 36 allow pets, 41 allow riders, 3 offer guaranteed pay, 17 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, 4 of the 50 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.
There are currently 56 open positions across the top 50 carriers in Tennessee. CAST TRANSPORTATION has the most openings with 2 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 368 carriers in Tennessee.