Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Bloomington, Indiana (November 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 402 W2 trucking carriers in Bloomington, Indiana (November 2026). Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,550/week. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #6, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8 are new to the top 50 in Bloomington, Indiana. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#38 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#22 → #3), and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #4). Biggest falls: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #29), South East Carriers INC (#5 → #19), and CYCLE LOGISTICS INC (#17 → #28). Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 8 left, and 35 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #38 | #1 | Up 37 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| FW TRUCKING | #22 | #3 | Up 19 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #4 | Up 11 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| Great Plains Trucking Inc. | #6 | #12 | Down 6 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #13 | Down 6 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #8 | #15 | Down 7 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT | #11 | #17 | Down 6 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #9 | #18 | Down 9 places |
| South East Carriers INC | #5 | #19 | Down 14 places |
| LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC | #14 | #20 | Down 6 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #13 | #21 | Down 8 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #12 | #22 | Down 10 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #16 | #24 | Down 8 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #20 | #25 | Down 5 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #23 | #26 | Down 3 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #17 | #28 | Down 11 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #29 | Down 28 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #25 | #30 | Down 5 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #29 | #33 | Down 4 places |
| A & H INC | #35 | #34 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #31 | #35 | Down 4 places |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #36 | New |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #34 | #37 | Down 3 places |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #33 | #39 | Down 6 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #42 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| CJC CARRIER LLC | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #26 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #46 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Bloomington, Indiana 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. is number-one in Bloomington, Indiana this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 90th percentile across Bloomington, Indiana. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,550/wk
McLeod Express LLC makes its first-time appearance in Bloomington, Indiana's ranking this month. McLeod Express LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile. Pay is guaranteed on a weekly minimum.
McLeod Express LLC is the only Bloomington, Indiana top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
#3FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING rose 19 positions month-over-month, from #22 to #3. FW TRUCKING's top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 90th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #6 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/wk, #7 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #8 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk, #9 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #10 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Bloomington, Indiana
Of active CDL postings in Bloomington, Indiana this month, 24% are regional and 73% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Bloomington, Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 24% dedicated, 82% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Where Bloomington, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Bloomington, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 30% | 43% | -13 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 92% | 82% | +10 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 73% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 67% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, dedicated routes is where Bloomington, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 13 points below statewide.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
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The methodology behind the rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.