Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Kokomo, Indiana (November 2026)
405 carriers in Kokomo, Indiana are actively recruiting W2 company drivers as of November 2026. Each is scored on a composite of compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. FW TRUCKING follows at $1,800/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 #3, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #6, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8 are new to the top 50 in Kokomo, Indiana. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#39 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#23 → #2), and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #4). Biggest falls: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #27), South East Carriers INC (#6 → #19), and CYCLE LOGISTICS INC (#16 → #26). Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 7 left, and 35 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #39 | #1 | Up 38 places |
| FW TRUCKING | #23 | #2 | Up 21 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #4 | Up 11 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| Great Plains Trucking Inc. | #5 | #12 | Down 7 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #13 | Down 6 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #9 | #15 | Down 6 places |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #8 | #16 | Down 8 places |
| CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT | #10 | #17 | Down 7 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #11 | #18 | Down 7 places |
| South East Carriers INC | #6 | #19 | Down 13 places |
| LIGHTING RESOURCES LLC | #14 | #20 | Down 6 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #12 | #21 | Down 9 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #13 | #22 | Down 9 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #23 | Down 6 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #18 | #24 | Down 6 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #20 | #25 | Down 5 places |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #16 | #26 | Down 10 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #27 | Down 26 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #24 | #28 | Down 4 places |
| KEN GRAHAM TRUCKING INC | #25 | #29 | Down 4 places |
| A & H INC | #35 | #30 | Up 5 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #26 | #32 | Down 6 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #29 | #34 | Down 5 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #28 | #35 | Down 7 places |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #34 | #36 | Down 2 places |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #32 | #37 | Down 5 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #33 | #38 | Down 5 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #37 | #39 | Down 2 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #40 | New |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | #38 | #41 | Down 3 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #40 | #42 | Down 2 places |
| GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC | #41 | #43 | Down 2 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #42 | #44 | Down 2 places |
| CJC CARRIER LLC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #47 | #49 | Down 2 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #19 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #21 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #27 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #36 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Kokomo, 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. tops the Kokomo, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. The carrier ranks in the 91st percentile for weekly pay in Kokomo, Indiana. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING is up from #23 last month, one of the largest jumps in the Kokomo, Indiana ranking. FW TRUCKING's top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 90th percentile.
#3McLeod Express LLC — $1,520/wk
McLeod Express LLC makes its first-time appearance in Kokomo, Indiana's ranking this month. McLeod Express LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile. Pay is guaranteed on a weekly minimum.
McLeod Express LLC is the only Kokomo, Indiana top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #6 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/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.
Lane mix and benefits across Kokomo, Indiana
25% of Kokomo, Indiana's active CDL postings are regional and 71% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (4%).
Across Kokomo, Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 25% dedicated, 81% take-truck-home, 67% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
Where Kokomo, Indiana differs from the Indiana baseline
| Kokomo, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 36% | 41% | -5 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 92% | 82% | +10 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 34% | 43% | -9 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 73% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 67% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Kokomo, Indiana's biggest divergence from Indiana is on take-truck-home, 10 points above the state baseline.
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 Kokomo, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Kokomo, Indiana
- Best trucking companies in Indiana
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.