Updated September 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Indiana (September 2026)
There are 724 W2 trucking carriers currently posting jobs in Indiana. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of September 2026, not historical pay surveys. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC leads with an average weekly pay of $1,700 and an average $5,000 sign-on bonus. FW TRUCKING follows at $1,750/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 September 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Indiana's top trucking carriers right now
The top of the list is WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC at $1,700/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC — $1,700/wk
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC leads the Indiana market on combined pay and ranking score this month. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Indiana median.
#2FW TRUCKING — $1,750/wk
FW TRUCKING sits in the 85th percentile for weekly pay among Indiana carriers. FW TRUCKING's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 92nd percentile. FW TRUCKING responds to driver applications more reliably than the Indiana median.
#3HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC pays above the 90th percentile on weekly pay for the Indiana market. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC ranks in the 99th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC offers the highest sign-on bonus among Indiana's top 10 — $10,000.
Also in the top 10: #4 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #5 IMPERIAL EXPRESS LLC at $1,455/wk, #6 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #7 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,750/wk, #8 WOODFIELD INC at $1,450/wk, #9 South East Carriers INC at $1,600/wk, #10 Great Plains Trucking Inc. at $1,750/wk.
What Indiana drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Indiana this month, 29% are regional and 49% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 22%.
Across Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 28% 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 September 2026.