Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Cleveland Heights, Ohio (November 2026)
400 W2 trucking carriers are currently posting jobs in Cleveland Heights, Ohio as of November 2026. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC follows at $2,100/week. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #4, MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8, and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #9 are new to the top 50 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#34 → #1) and True Transport Inc. (#14 → #3). Biggest falls: SECOR LOGISTICS LLC (#9 → #36) and LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #22). KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (was #8) left the top 50. Average weekly pay moved most at SECOR LOGISTICS LLC (down 8.8% from $1,835 to $1,673). Elsewhere in the top 50, 6 carriers joined, 8 left, and 36 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #34 | #1 | Up 33 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #14 | #3 | Up 11 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #3 | #5 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #12 | Down 5 places |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #6 | #13 | Down 7 places |
| TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| Badger Express LLC | #10 | #15 | Down 5 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #12 | #16 | Down 4 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #11 | #17 | Down 6 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #15 | #18 | Down 3 places |
| ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC | #13 | #19 | Down 6 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #22 | Down 21 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #18 | #24 | Down 6 places |
| Best Logistics Group | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #24 | #26 | Down 2 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| A & H INC | #30 | #28 | Up 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #22 | #29 | Down 7 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #25 | #31 | Down 6 places |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #31 | #32 | Down 1 place |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #28 | #34 | Down 6 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #29 | #35 | Down 6 places |
| SECOR LOGISTICS LLC | #9 | #36 | Down 27 placesweekly pay down 8.8% ($1,835 → $1,673) |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #32 | #37 | Down 5 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #37 | #40 | Down 3 places |
| CENTURY LINES INC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| COWEN TRUCK LINE INC | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| StaffWorthy | Not ranked | #43 | New |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #43 | #45 | Down 2 places |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | #8 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #33 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TERMINAL TRANSPORT INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KMH Logistics LLC | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Cleveland Heights, Ohio 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. tops the Cleveland Heights, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Cleveland Heights, Ohio carriers. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
#2HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Cleveland Heights, Ohio carriers. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 99th percentile.
For sign-on cash, HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC posts the largest bonus in Cleveland Heights, Ohio's top 10 at $10,000.
#3True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. is up from #14 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Cleveland Heights, Ohio ranking. Weekly pay here lands in the 96th percentile across Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 98th percentile.
Despite ranking below #1, True Transport Inc. outpays the leader on weekly average — $2,250/week.
Also in the top 10: #4 McLeod Express LLC at $1,525/wk, #5 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #6 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #7 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #8 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk, #9 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #10 DICK LAVY TRUCKING at $1,950/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
The route mix in Cleveland Heights, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 27% regional, 66% OTR, 6% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Cleveland Heights, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 78%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 62% and riders-allowed at 64%.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio vs Ohio: the numbers that diverge
| Cleveland Heights, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 28% | 49% | -21 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 67% | +21 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 94% | 80% | +14 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 61% | +11 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Cleveland Heights, Ohio sits 21 points below the Ohio baseline.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto and distribution among them). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Best trucking companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.