Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Indiana (November 2026)
There are 720 W2 trucking carriers currently posting jobs in Indiana. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of November 2026, not historical pay surveys. HandledNow LLC leads with an average weekly pay of $1,550 and an average $7,500 sign-on bonus. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,532/week. Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads, where I-65 / I-70 / I-74 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceuticals, and a large steel-producing northwest corridor near Gary.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, Herrington Transportation Inc. at #3, and True Transport Inc. at #6 are new to the top 50 in Indiana. Biggest climb: FW TRUCKING (#29 → #4). Biggest falls: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#3 → #32), South East Carriers INC (#6 → #19), and SECOR LOGISTICS LLC (#17 → #29). GRAMMER LOGISTICS (was #1) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 8 carriers joined, 10 left, and 34 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
Indiana's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is HandledNow LLC at $1,550/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1HandledNow LLC — $1,550/wk
HandledNow LLC tops the Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 99th percentile. HandledNow LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data. The comp package includes a guaranteed-pay structure — useful when freight slows.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,532/wk
McLeod Express LLC is new to the Indiana top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 94th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. McLeod Express LLC guarantees weekly pay — useful when freight slows down.
For stable long-haul work, McLeod Express LLC is the only top-10 Indiana carrier pairing OTR routes with guaranteed pay.
#3Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. is new to the Indiana top 50 this month — first appearance in this ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 94th percentile across Indiana. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 FW TRUCKING at $1,800/wk, #5 HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC at $2,100/wk, #6 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #7 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #8 CAR TRANSPORT INC at $1,650/wk, #9 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk.
What Indiana drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Indiana this month, 29% are regional and 50% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 21%.
Across Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 30% dedicated, 64% take-truck-home, 52% pet-friendly, 54% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Indiana
Indiana freight centers on Indianapolis as a major Midwest crossroads — I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 all intersect here. Automotive parts (Subaru, Honda, Toyota plus Tier-1 suppliers), pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon regional fulfillment all drive consistent lane demand. Cost of living is below the national average. Indiana has a low flat state income tax — among the lower rates in the Midwest. Northwest Indiana (Gary/Hammond) is steel-and-chemical industrial; treat it as Chicago-overflow.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Indiana
- Best trucking companies in the United States
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.