Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Middletown, Ohio (November 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Middletown, Ohio, Lanefinder tracks 421 carriers as of November 2026. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. FW TRUCKING follows at $1,800/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 November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #4, MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8, and Mountain States L.P. Gas at #10 are new to the top 50 in Middletown, Ohio. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#38 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#22 → #2), and True Transport Inc. (#15 → #5). Biggest fall: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#2 → #25). GRAMMER LOGISTICS (was #1) and KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 5 left, and 37 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #38 | #1 | Up 37 places |
| FW TRUCKING | #22 | #2 | Up 20 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #4 | New |
| True Transport Inc. | #15 | #5 | Up 10 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #4 | #6 | Down 2 places |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #5 | #7 | Down 2 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #6 | #9 | Down 3 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #7 | #12 | Down 5 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #13 | New |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #8 | #14 | Down 6 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #12 | #15 | Down 3 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #14 | #17 | Down 3 places |
| SECOR LOGISTICS LLC | #11 | #18 | Down 7 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #13 | #19 | Down 6 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #16 | #20 | Down 4 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #17 | #21 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #19 | #22 | Down 3 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #18 | #23 | Down 5 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #21 | #24 | Down 3 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #2 | #25 | Down 23 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #20 | #26 | Down 6 places |
| Best Logistics Group | #24 | #27 | Down 3 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #26 | #28 | Down 2 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #25 | #29 | Down 4 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #30 | Up 4 places |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #29 | #31 | Down 2 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #27 | #32 | Down 5 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #30 | #33 | Down 3 places |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #33 | #34 | Down 1 place |
| R B HUMPHREYS INC | Not ranked | #35 | New |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #32 | #36 | Down 4 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #35 | #38 | Down 3 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #36 | #39 | Down 3 places |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #39 | #40 | Down 1 place |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #41 | New |
| COWEN TRUCK LINE INC | #40 | #43 | Down 3 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #44 | Down 3 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #44 | #45 | Down 1 place |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #45 | #46 | Down 1 place |
| DRAKE FARMS TRUCKING INC | #46 | #47 | Down 1 place |
| Bakers Express | #47 | #48 | Down 1 place |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #48 | #49 | Down 1 place |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #49 | #50 | Down 1 place |
| GRAMMER LOGISTICS | #1 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | #9 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #23 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #28 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| TERMINAL TRANSPORT INC | #37 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC | #43 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Middletown, Ohio 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. leads the Middletown, Ohio market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 91st percentile for weekly pay among Middletown, Ohio carriers. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#2FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING climbed from #22 to #2 this month — one of the biggest moves in Middletown, Ohio. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 90th percentile.
#3HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC sits in the 93rd percentile for weekly pay among Middletown, Ohio carriers. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 99th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
For sign-on cash, HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC posts the largest bonus in Middletown, Ohio's top 10 at $10,000.
Also in the top 10: #4 McLeod Express LLC at $1,462/wk, #5 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #6 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/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 Middletown, Ohio
The route mix in Middletown, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 26% regional, 66% OTR, 6% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Middletown, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 76%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 64% and riders-allowed at 65%.
Where Middletown, Ohio differs from the Ohio baseline
| Middletown, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 90% | 67% | +23 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 32% | 49% | -17 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 96% | 80% | +16 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 74% | 61% | +13 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on riders-allowed policies: Middletown, Ohio sits 23 points above the Ohio baseline.
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 and distribution among them). 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 Middletown, Ohio
- CDL driver salary in Middletown, Ohio
- Best trucking companies in Ohio
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.