Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Indianapolis, Indiana (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 417 carriers in Indianapolis, Indiana employ W2 company drivers across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,532/week. Indianapolis is a major Midwest crossroads where I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 intersect, supporting automotive supply chains, pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, and FedEx and Amazon regional fulfillment operations.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #5, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8 are new to the top 50 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#40 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#25 → #3), and True Transport Inc. (#17 → #4). Biggest falls: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #31), South East Carriers INC (#5 → #21), and CYCLE LOGISTICS INC (#18 → #30). Elsewhere in the top 50, 6 carriers joined, 9 left, and 34 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #40 | #1 | Up 39 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| FW TRUCKING | #25 | #3 | Up 22 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #17 | #4 | Up 13 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #2 | #6 | Down 4 places |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #9 | New |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #4 | #10 | Down 6 places |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| CAR TRANSPORT INC | Not ranked | #12 | New |
| Great Plains Trucking Inc. | #6 | #13 | Down 7 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #15 | Down 8 places |
| Priority Waste LLC | #8 | #16 | Down 8 places |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #9 | #17 | Down 8 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #11 | #18 | Down 7 places |
| CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT | #12 | #19 | Down 7 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #10 | #20 | Down 10 places |
| South East Carriers INC | #5 | #21 | Down 16 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #15 | #22 | Down 7 places |
| LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC | #14 | #23 | Down 9 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #13 | #24 | Down 11 places |
| ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC | #16 | #25 | Down 9 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #21 | #26 | Down 5 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #19 | #27 | Down 8 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #20 | #28 | Down 8 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #23 | #29 | Down 6 places |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #18 | #30 | Down 12 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #31 | Down 30 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #26 | #32 | Down 6 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #27 | #33 | Down 6 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #29 | #34 | Down 5 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #31 | #36 | Down 5 places |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #36 | #37 | Down 1 place |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #38 | New |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #33 | #39 | Down 6 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #34 | #40 | Down 6 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #43 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC | #42 | #45 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #44 | #46 | Down 2 places |
| CJC CARRIER LLC | #45 | #47 | Down 2 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #46 | #48 | Down 2 places |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #24 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #30 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #32 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #47 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
The trucking companies leading Indianapolis, Indiana 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. is number-one in Indianapolis, Indiana this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Indianapolis, Indiana carriers. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Indianapolis, Indiana.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,532/wk
McLeod Express LLC debuts in the Indianapolis, Indiana top 50 this month — it wasn't tracked here last month. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 94th percentile. McLeod Express LLC offers a guaranteed weekly minimum.
Among Indianapolis, Indiana's top 10, only McLeod Express LLC pays guaranteed weekly wages — useful if route variance matters.
#3FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING rose 22 positions month-over-month, from #25 to #3. FW TRUCKING ranks in the 90th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/wk, #6 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #7 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #8 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk, #9 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #10 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,750/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Indianapolis, Indiana
The route mix in Indianapolis, Indiana this month tilts OTR: 25% regional, 69% OTR, 6% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Indianapolis, Indiana postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 78%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 64% and riders-allowed at 65%.
Where Indianapolis, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 32% | 43% | -11 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 73% | +7 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Indianapolis, Indiana sits 11 points below the Indiana baseline.
Driving CDL in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is a major Midwest crossroads where I-65, I-70, I-74, and I-69 intersect. Automotive supply chains, pharmaceutical distribution tied to Eli Lilly, FedEx Indianapolis (FedEx's second hub after Memphis Worldhub), and Amazon fulfillment all drive consistent demand. Cost of living is below national average.
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 Indianapolis, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Best trucking companies in Indiana
How we compile these rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated November 2026.