Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Mishawaka, Indiana (May 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Mishawaka, Indiana, Lanefinder tracks 413 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. 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 May 2026
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How Mishawaka, Indiana compares to Indiana
| Mishawaka, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 36% | 44% | -8 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 90% | 79% | +11 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 28% | 35% | -7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 74% | 69% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, take-truck-home is where Mishawaka, Indiana differs most from Indiana — 11 points above statewide.
The trucking companies leading Mishawaka, Indiana 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 tops the Mishawaka, Indiana ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 91st percentile in the Mishawaka, Indiana market. KEEP TRUCKING LLC's top FMCSA dimension is controlled-substances compliance, in the 88th percentile. KEEP TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Mishawaka, Indiana median.
#2True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 97th percentile across Mishawaka, Indiana. True Transport Inc.'s top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 99th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags True Transport Inc. as a responsive employer.
True Transport Inc. doesn't top the ranking but offers higher weekly pay than #1 — $2,250/week.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 96th percentile across Mishawaka, Indiana. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC ranks in the 94th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #5 Great Plains Trucking Inc. at $1,750/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 MCK TRUCKING INC at $1,700/wk, #8 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk, #9 CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT at $1,750/wk, #10 KEN GRAHAM TRUCKING INC at $2,000/wk.
What Mishawaka, Indiana drivers actually run
25% of Mishawaka, Indiana's active CDL postings are regional and 70% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (5%).
Across Mishawaka, Indiana CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 22% dedicated, 80% take-truck-home, 66% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
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
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The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.