Updated July 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Bloomington, Indiana (July 2026)
Lanefinder is tracking 403 W2 trucking carriers in Bloomington, Indiana (July 2026). True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY follows at $1,680/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 July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
The trucking companies leading Bloomington, Indiana 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. tops the Bloomington, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. True Transport Inc. sits in the 96th percentile for weekly pay among Bloomington, Indiana 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.
#2LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY — $1,680/wk
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 91st percentile. LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY responds to driver applications more reliably than the Bloomington, Indiana median.
#3Forest Brook Trucking LLC — $1,600/wk
Forest Brook Trucking LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 97th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags Forest Brook Trucking LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #5 CARGORX DRY CAPACITY at $1,900/wk, #6 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #7 South East Carriers INC at $1,600/wk, #8 Great Plains Trucking Inc. at $1,750/wk, #9 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #10 MCK TRUCKING INC at $1,700/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Bloomington, Indiana
Of active CDL postings in Bloomington, Indiana this month, 25% are regional and 72% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Bloomington, Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 23% dedicated, 80% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Where Bloomington, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Bloomington, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 90% | 79% | +11 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 24% | 33% | -9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Bloomington, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 11 points above 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.
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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 July 2026.