Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Hamilton, Ohio (November 2026)
Hamilton, Ohio, November 2026: 420 active W2 trucking carriers. 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 #4, MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8, and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #10 are new to the top 50 in Hamilton, Ohio. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#38 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#22 → #2), and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #5). 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, 5 carriers joined, 6 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 | #22 | #2 | Up 20 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #5 | Up 10 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| 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 | #8 | #12 | Down 4 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #7 | #14 | Down 7 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 & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #18 | #23 | Down 5 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 | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #29 | Up 5 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #29 | #30 | Down 1 place |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #32 | Down 2 places |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #34 | New |
| HAWKS TRANSPORT LLC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #35 | #38 | Down 3 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #36 | #39 | Down 3 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #41 | New |
| COWEN TRUCK LINE INC | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| 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 | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| Best Logistics Group | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TERMINAL TRANSPORT INC | #37 | 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 Hamilton, 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. leads the Hamilton, Ohio market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 91st percentile across Hamilton, Ohio. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING climbed from #22 to #2 this month — one of the biggest moves in Hamilton, Ohio. 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ohio's top 10 — $10,000.
Also in the top 10: #4 McLeod Express LLC at $1,462/wk, #5 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #6 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/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.
What Hamilton, Ohio drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Hamilton, Ohio this month, 26% are regional and 67% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 7%.
Across Hamilton, Ohio CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 25% dedicated, 77% take-truck-home, 64% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
Where Hamilton, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Hamilton, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 67% | +21 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 32% | 49% | -17 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 96% | 80% | +16 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 61% | +11 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on riders-allowed policies: Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Hamilton, Ohio
- Best trucking companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
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.