Updated July 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Kettering, Ohio (July 2026)
Through July 2026, 408 carriers in Kettering, Ohio employ W2 company drivers across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY follows at $1,680/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 July 2026
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How Kettering, Ohio compares to Ohio
| Kettering, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-truck-home | 94% | 85% | +9 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 24% | 31% | -7 pt |
| Guaranteed pay | 10% | 4% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 71% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 78% | 73% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Kettering, Ohio differs most from Ohio — 9 points above statewide.
The trucking companies leading Kettering, Ohio this month
The top of the list is True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. tops the Kettering, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Weekly pay here lands in the 96th percentile across Kettering, Ohio. True Transport Inc. ranks in the 99th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY — $1,680/wk
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 91st percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3Forest Brook Trucking LLC — $1,600/wk
Forest Brook Trucking LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 97th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
Also in the top 10: #4 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #5 CARGORX DRY CAPACITY at $1,900/wk, #6 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #7 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #8 MCK TRUCKING INC at $1,700/wk, #9 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #10 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Kettering, Ohio
25% of Kettering, Ohio's active CDL postings are regional and 68% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (7%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Kettering, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 24%; take-truck-home at 77%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 65% and riders-allowed at 63%.
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, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). 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 Kettering, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Kettering, Ohio
- Best trucking companies in Ohio
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 July 2026.