Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (November 2026)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has 415 active W2 trucking carriers as of November 2026. The carriers ranked below are scored on real driver pay, FMCSA safety, benefits, and how they treat applicants. 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
MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #7, McLeod Express LLC at #8, and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #9 are new to the top 50 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#36 → #1) and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #3). Biggest falls: KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (#9 → #36), SECOR LOGISTICS LLC (#11 → #38), and LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#2 → #24). Average weekly pay moved most at KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (down 42.7% from $1,965 to $1,125) and SECOR LOGISTICS LLC (down 8.8% from $1,835 to $1,673). Elsewhere in the top 50, 6 carriers joined, 9 left, and 33 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #36 | #1 | Up 35 places |
| HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | #3 | #2 | Up 1 place |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #3 | Up 12 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #7 | New |
| McLeod Express LLC | 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 | #8 | #13 | Down 5 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #12 | #14 | Down 2 places |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | #15 | Down 14 places |
| TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC | Not ranked | #16 | New |
| Badger Express LLC | #10 | #17 | Down 7 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #14 | #18 | Down 4 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #13 | #19 | Down 6 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #18 | #22 | Down 4 places |
| HARDING METALS INC | #19 | #23 | Down 4 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #2 | #24 | Down 22 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #26 | #27 | Down 1 place |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #29 | #28 | Up 1 place |
| A & H INC | #32 | #29 | Up 3 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #27 | #30 | Down 3 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #28 | #31 | Down 3 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #25 | #32 | Down 7 places |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #30 | #35 | Down 5 places |
| KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | #9 | #36 | Down 27 placesweekly pay down 42.7% ($1,965 → $1,125); added dedicated routes |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| SECOR LOGISTICS LLC | #11 | #38 | Down 27 placesweekly pay down 8.8% ($1,835 → $1,673) |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #34 | #39 | Down 5 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #35 | #40 | Down 5 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #37 | #41 | Down 4 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #42 | New |
| CENTURY LINES INC | #38 | #43 | Down 5 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| COWEN TRUCK LINE INC | #39 | #45 | Down 6 places |
| StaffWorthy | Not ranked | #46 | New |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #43 | #47 | Down 4 places |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #45 | #49 | Down 4 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #47 | #50 | Down 3 places |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Best Logistics Group | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| B & T EXPRESS INC | #40 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #42 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #44 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio's top trucking carriers right now
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 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio market on combined pay and ranking score this month. The carrier ranks in the 91st percentile for weekly pay in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC pays above the 88th percentile on weekly pay for the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio market. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC ranks in the 99th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC leads Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio's top 10 on sign-on bonus, advertising $10,000 for new drivers.
#3True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. rose 12 positions month-over-month, from #15 to #3. True Transport Inc. pays above the 91st percentile on weekly pay for the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio market. True Transport Inc.'s FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 98th percentile.
True Transport Inc. doesn't top the ranking but offers higher weekly pay than #1 — $2,250/week.
Also in the top 10: #4 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #5 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #6 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #7 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk, #8 McLeod Express LLC at $1,483/wk, #9 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #10 DICK LAVY TRUCKING at $1,950/wk.
What Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio this month, 27% are regional and 65% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 8%.
Across Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 78% take-truck-home, 62% pet-friendly, 63% riders-allowed.
Where Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $1,852 | $1,912 | -3% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 67% | +17 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 34% | 49% | -15 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 92% | 80% | +12 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 61% | +9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on riders-allowed policies, 17 points above the state 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 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Best trucking companies in Ohio
How we compile these 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.