Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Methuen, Massachusetts (May 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Methuen, Massachusetts, Lanefinder tracks 238 carriers as of May 2026. KEEP TRUCKING LLC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,200. True Transport Inc. follows at $2,250/week. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Where CDL pay is strongest in Methuen, Massachusetts this month
The top of the list is KEEP TRUCKING LLC at $2,200/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1KEEP TRUCKING LLC — $2,200/wk
KEEP TRUCKING LLC leads the Methuen, Massachusetts market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Weekly pay here lands in the 94th percentile across Methuen, Massachusetts. Top FMCSA dimension here is controlled-substances compliance, in the 88th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. pays above the 92nd percentile on weekly pay for the Methuen, Massachusetts market. True Transport Inc. ranks in the 99th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
For pure pay maximization, True Transport Inc. beats the #1-ranked carrier weekly at $2,250.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 94th percentile for weekly pay among Methuen, Massachusetts carriers. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 94th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 HMD TRUCKING INC at $1,875/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 JS HELWIG & SON LLC at $1,850/wk, #7 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #8 ABENAQUI CARRIERS at $1,750/wk, #9 Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. at $1,750/wk, #10 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Methuen, Massachusetts
Of active CDL postings in Methuen, Massachusetts this month, 17% are regional and 76% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 7%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Methuen, Massachusetts postings; dedicated routes at 25%; take-truck-home at 72%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 60% and riders-allowed at 61%.
How Methuen, Massachusetts compares to Massachusetts
| Methuen, Massachusetts | Massachusetts top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 48% | 43% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 68% | 63% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, sign-on bonus availability is where Methuen, Massachusetts differs most from Massachusetts — 5 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is consistently in the worst US tier. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Methuen, Massachusetts
- CDL driver salary in Methuen, Massachusetts
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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 May 2026.