Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Bismarck, North Dakota (May 2026)
220 W2 trucking carriers are currently posting jobs in Bismarck, North Dakota as of May 2026. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,200. LSP Transport, LLC follows at $2,100/week. North Dakota freight is dominated by Bakken oil-field service trucking in the western half and agricultural shipments of wheat, soybeans, and corn on I-94 / I-29, with significant cross-border trade through multiple Canadian ports of entry.
What changed in May 2026
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Where CDL pay is strongest in Bismarck, North Dakota this month
The top of the list is JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC leads the Bismarck, North Dakota market on combined pay and ranking score this month. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 96th percentile for weekly pay among Bismarck, North Dakota carriers. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile.
#2LSP Transport, LLC — $2,100/wk
LSP Transport, LLC pays above the 89th percentile on weekly pay for the Bismarck, North Dakota market. LSP Transport, LLC ranks in the 99th percentile for vehicle maintenance on FMCSA SAFER data.
#3SABUR LLC — $1,850/wk
SABUR LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Bismarck, North Dakota median.
Also in the top 10: #4 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #5 Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. at $1,750/wk, #6 Badger Express LLC at $1,700/wk, #7 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #8 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #9 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk, #10 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Bismarck, North Dakota
The route mix in Bismarck, North Dakota this month tilts OTR: 13% regional, 85% OTR, 1% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Bismarck, North Dakota postings; dedicated routes at 24%; take-truck-home at 83%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Where Bismarck, North Dakota differs from the North Dakota baseline
| Bismarck, North Dakota | North Dakota top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $1,883 | $1,938 | -3% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 49% | 41% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 78% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, sign-on bonus availability is where Bismarck, North Dakota differs most from North Dakota — 8 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in North Dakota
North Dakota freight is dominated by Bakken oil-field service trucking in the western half — Williston, Watford City, and Dickinson are the operational centers. Agricultural freight (wheat, soybeans, corn, sugar beets) runs on I-94 / I-29 in the rest of the state. Significant cross-border trade with Saskatchewan through multiple commercial ports of entry adds international planning overhead. Winter is severe and long, with windchill stretches that affect equipment cold-start and fuel gelling. North Dakota has a low graduated state income tax — among the lowest in the country.
Related guides
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The methodology behind the rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated May 2026.