Updated July 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Caldwell, Idaho (July 2026)
There are 224 W2 trucking carriers currently posting jobs in Caldwell, Idaho. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of July 2026, not historical pay surveys. DICK IRVIN INC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250 and an average $10,000 sign-on bonus. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC follows at $2,200/week. Idaho freight runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with large agricultural exports of potatoes, dairy, and barley and the Boise metro serving as the main regional distribution center.
What changed in July 2026
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The trucking companies leading Caldwell, Idaho this month
The top of the list is DICK IRVIN INC at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1DICK IRVIN INC — $2,250/wk
DICK IRVIN INC leads the Caldwell, Idaho market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 96th percentile across Caldwell, Idaho. DICK IRVIN INC ranks in the 97th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
#2JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC pays above the 89th percentile on weekly pay for the Caldwell, Idaho market. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 93rd percentile.
#3TP TRUCKING — $1,950/wk
TP TRUCKING pays above the 82nd percentile on weekly pay for the Caldwell, Idaho market. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 93rd percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #5 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #6 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #7 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk, #8 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #9 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk, #10 COOL MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT at $1,750/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Caldwell, Idaho
16% of Caldwell, Idaho's active CDL postings are regional and 81% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Caldwell, Idaho CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 23% dedicated, 78% take-truck-home, 66% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Caldwell, Idaho vs Idaho: the numbers that diverge
| Caldwell, Idaho | Idaho top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 35% | 40% | -5 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 35% | 30% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Caldwell, Idaho's biggest divergence from Idaho is on sign-on bonus availability, 5 points below the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Idaho
Idaho CDL work runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with Boise serving as the regional distribution hub. Agricultural exports — potatoes, dairy, barley — generate heavy outbound reefer freight, especially in late summer and fall. Boise's growing semiconductor sector (Micron) and broader tech presence add high-value freight. Cost of living in the Boise metro is rising but stays below the West Coast metros. Idaho has a moderate graduated state income tax. Winter on US-95 north of Boise is more severe than newcomers expect.
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The methodology behind the rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated July 2026.