Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Bloomington, Illinois (November 2026)
403 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Bloomington, Illinois this November 2026. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,550/week. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #8, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #10 are new to the top 50 in Bloomington, Illinois. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#36 → #1) and FW TRUCKING (#21 → #3). Biggest fall: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #27). Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 8 left, and 38 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #36 | #1 | Up 35 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| FW TRUCKING | #21 | #3 | Up 18 places |
| HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #13 | #5 | Up 8 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| HandledNow LLC | #3 | #9 | Down 6 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #6 | #11 | Down 5 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #12 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| Great Plains Trucking Inc. | #7 | #14 | Down 7 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #8 | #15 | Down 7 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #9 | #16 | Down 7 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #17 | New |
| CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT | #10 | #18 | Down 8 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #11 | #19 | Down 8 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #12 | #20 | Down 8 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #16 | #21 | Down 5 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #14 | #22 | Down 8 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #15 | #23 | Down 8 places |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #17 | #24 | Down 7 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #20 | #25 | Down 5 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #18 | #26 | Down 8 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #27 | Down 26 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #24 | #28 | Down 4 places |
| KEN GRAHAM TRUCKING INC | #23 | #29 | Down 6 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #25 | #32 | Down 7 places |
| A & H INC | #32 | #33 | Down 1 place |
| Wynne Transport Service | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #30 | #35 | Down 5 places |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #31 | #36 | Down 5 places |
| Alco Transportation Inc | #29 | #37 | Down 8 places |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | #34 | #38 | Down 4 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #39 | New |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #35 | #40 | Down 5 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| Bertch Cabinet LLC | #37 | #43 | Down 6 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #44 | Down 4 places |
| CJC CARRIER LLC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #33 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #42 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Bloomington, Illinois this month
The top of the list is Herrington Transportation Inc. at $2,000/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. leads the Bloomington, Illinois market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 90th percentile across Bloomington, Illinois. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,550/wk
McLeod Express LLC makes its first-time appearance in Bloomington, Illinois's ranking this month. McLeod Express LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile. McLeod Express LLC guarantees weekly pay — useful when freight slows down.
For stable long-haul work, McLeod Express LLC is the only top-10 Bloomington, Illinois carrier pairing OTR routes with guaranteed pay.
#3FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING climbed from #21 to #3 this month — one of the biggest moves in Bloomington, Illinois. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 90th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC at $2,100/wk, #5 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #6 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #7 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #8 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/wk, #9 HandledNow LLC at $1,550/wk, #10 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk.
What Bloomington, Illinois drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Bloomington, Illinois this month, 24% are regional and 71% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 5%.
Across Bloomington, Illinois CDL postings: 4% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 81% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
How Bloomington, Illinois compares to Illinois
| Bloomington, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 35% | 41% | -6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 33% | 41% | -8 pt |
| Guaranteed pay | 14% | 8% | +6 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, dedicated routes is where Bloomington, Illinois differs most from Illinois — 8 points below statewide.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Bloomington, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Bloomington, Illinois
- Best trucking companies in Illinois
Where this data comes from
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 November 2026.