Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Bellingham, Washington (May 2026)
Through May 2026, 209 carriers in Bellingham, Washington employ W2 company drivers across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. DICK IRVIN INC follows at $2,250/week. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Where CDL pay is strongest in Bellingham, Washington this month
The top of the list is True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. leads the Bellingham, Washington market on combined pay and ranking score this month. True Transport Inc. sits in the 96th percentile for weekly pay among Bellingham, Washington carriers. True Transport Inc.'s top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 99th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags True Transport Inc. as a responsive employer.
#2DICK IRVIN INC — $2,250/wk
DICK IRVIN INC sits in the 96th percentile for weekly pay among Bellingham, Washington carriers. DICK IRVIN INC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Bellingham, Washington carriers. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 94th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 SABUR LLC at $1,850/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #9 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #10 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Bellingham, Washington
The route mix in Bellingham, Washington this month tilts OTR: 16% regional, 80% OTR, 3% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Bellingham, Washington CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 79% take-truck-home, 66% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Where Bellingham, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
| Bellingham, Washington | Washington top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 45% | 38% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 76% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Bellingham, Washington's biggest divergence from Washington is on sign-on bonus availability, 7 points above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Bellingham, Washington
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How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.