Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Manchester, New Hampshire (November 2026)
As of November 2026, 226 carriers in Manchester, New Hampshire are posting active jobs for W2 company drivers. HandledNow LLC leads with an average weekly pay of $1,875 and an average $3,750 sign-on bonus. Herrington Transportation Inc. follows at $2,000/week. Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city on I-93 / NH-101, primarily serving as a distribution point for northern New England with access to the Boston market and light manufacturing freight from the Merrimack Valley industrial corridor.
What changed in November 2026
SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #3 and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #5 are new to the top 50 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#20 → #2). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#29 → #44). WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE (was #10) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 2 carriers joined, 3 left, and 40 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #20 | #2 | Up 18 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #3 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #2 | #4 | Down 2 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #5 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #3 | #6 | Down 3 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #4 | #7 | Down 3 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #6 | #8 | Down 2 places |
| ABENAQUI CARRIERS | #5 | #9 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #8 | #10 | Down 2 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #7 | #11 | Down 4 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #9 | #12 | Down 3 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #11 | #13 | Down 2 places |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| M&D TRANSPORT | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| A & H INC | #19 | #16 | Up 3 places |
| GALWAY BAY TRANSPORT INC | #18 | #17 | Up 1 place |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #17 | #18 | Down 1 place |
| WIN Waste Innovations | #16 | #19 | Down 3 places |
| NEIER INC | #14 | #20 | Down 6 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #13 | #22 | Down 9 places |
| Excel Trucking LLC | #15 | #23 | Down 8 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #23 | #24 | Down 1 place |
| Z TRANSPORTATION INC | #24 | #25 | Down 1 place |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #22 | #26 | Down 4 places |
| Brenny Specialized Inc | #25 | #27 | Down 2 places |
| HARDING METALS INC | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| Prime Inc. | #27 | #29 | Down 2 places |
| MARK IV TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC | #28 | #30 | Down 2 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #30 | #31 | Down 1 place |
| Cross Integrated Transport, LLC | #31 | #32 | Down 1 place |
| StaffWorthy | Not ranked | #33 | New |
| ELITE EXPRESS | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| STONE TRANSPORT | #34 | #35 | Down 1 place |
| NTA, LTD. | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP | #35 | #37 | Down 2 places |
| Bakers Express | #36 | #38 | Down 2 places |
| K & R TRANSPORT LLC | #40 | #39 | Up 1 place |
| TDM SERVICES LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| Landscapers Depot | #39 | #41 | Down 2 places |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #29 | #44 | Down 15 places |
| LIBERTY HAULERS INC | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| Parks Motor Group Inc | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| 1 MTX LLC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| KZY Logistics LLC | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| BROADWATER LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| HORIZON TRANSPORTATION | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #10 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| CNA FREIGHT LLC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| ARBOR LITE LOGISTICS LLC | #41 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TRANSMASTER TRANSPORT LLC | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Manchester, New Hampshire this month
The top of the list is HandledNow LLC at $1,875/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1HandledNow LLC — $1,875/wk
HandledNow LLC leads the Manchester, New Hampshire market on combined pay and ranking score this month. HandledNow LLC's top FMCSA dimension is driver fitness, in the 99th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags HandledNow LLC as a responsive employer.
For sign-on cash, HandledNow LLC posts the largest bonus in Manchester, New Hampshire's top 10 at $3,750.
#2Herrington Transportation Inc. — $2,000/wk
Herrington Transportation Inc. rose 18 positions month-over-month, from #20 to #2. Herrington Transportation Inc. pays above the 85th percentile on weekly pay for the Manchester, New Hampshire market. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#3SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC — $2,100/wk
SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC makes its first-time appearance in Manchester, New Hampshire's ranking this month. SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC sits in the 92nd percentile for weekly pay among Manchester, New Hampshire carriers. SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 98th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #5 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #8 JS HELWIG & SON LLC at $1,850/wk, #9 ABENAQUI CARRIERS at $1,750/wk, #10 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Manchester, New Hampshire
The route mix in Manchester, New Hampshire this month tilts OTR: 16% regional, 76% OTR, 7% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Manchester, New Hampshire postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 73%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 60% and riders-allowed at 61%.
Driving CDL in Manchester
Manchester anchors southern New Hampshire on I-93. Light manufacturing, distribution for northern New England, and proximity to the Boston metro fill out the regional load boards. NH has no state income tax — meaningful for drivers based here. Winter is severe; the White Mountains north are operational variables.
Driving CDL in New Hampshire
New Hampshire freight runs on I-93 and I-95 connecting to the greater Boston market. Light manufacturing, distribution for northern New England, and construction materials from the state's quarrying industry comprise most loads. NH has no state income tax and no general sales tax — popular pull factor for drivers based here who run other-state lanes. Cost of living is moderate; winter is severe. Generally favorable trucking regulations. The granite quarries in the central state generate heavy, axle-load-sensitive freight.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Manchester, New Hampshire
- CDL driver salary in Manchester, New Hampshire
- Best trucking companies in New Hampshire
The methodology behind the rankings
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.