Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Fairfield, Ohio (November 2026)
422 carriers are hiring W2 company drivers in Fairfield, Ohio right now, per Lanefinder's November 2026 snapshot. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. FW TRUCKING follows at $1,800/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 #6, MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8, and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #10 are new to the top 50 in Fairfield, Ohio. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#38 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#21 → #2), and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #4). Biggest fall: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#2 → #24). GRAMMER LOGISTICS (was #1) and KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 5 left, and 35 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #38 | #1 | Up 37 places |
| FW TRUCKING | #21 | #2 | Up 19 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #4 | Up 11 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #4 | #5 | Down 1 place |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #12 | Down 5 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #8 | #14 | Down 6 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| SECOR LOGISTICS LLC | #11 | #18 | Down 7 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 | #18 | #21 | Down 3 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #17 | #23 | Down 6 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #2 | #24 | Down 22 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #23 | #25 | Down 2 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| HARTWIG TRANSIT INC | #22 | #27 | Down 5 places |
| A & H INC | #35 | #30 | Up 5 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #34 | #32 | Up 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #26 | #33 | Down 7 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #31 | #34 | Down 3 places |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #33 | #37 | Down 4 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #41 | New |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #41 | #42 | Down 1 place |
| COWEN TRUCK LINE INC | #42 | #43 | Down 1 place |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #40 | #44 | Down 4 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Best Logistics Group | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Weekly pay here lands in the 91st percentile across Fairfield, Ohio. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING is up from #21 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Fairfield, Ohio ranking. FW TRUCKING's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 90th percentile.
#3HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Fairfield, Ohio carriers. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 99th percentile.
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC offers the highest sign-on bonus among Fairfield, Ohio's top 10 — $10,000.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #6 McLeod Express LLC at $1,462/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 Fairfield, Ohio
26% of Fairfield, Ohio's active CDL postings are regional and 67% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (7%).
Across Fairfield, Ohio CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 77% take-truck-home, 64% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
How Fairfield, Ohio compares to Ohio
| Fairfield, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 67% | +21 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 34% | 49% | -15 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 riders-allowed policies: Fairfield, Ohio sits 21 points above 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 Fairfield, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Fairfield, Ohio
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Where this data comes from
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated November 2026.