Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Quincy, Illinois (November 2026)
For W2 company drivers in Quincy, Illinois, Lanefinder tracks 377 carriers as of November 2026. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,550/week. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
What changed in November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #8, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #9 are new to the top 50 in Quincy, Illinois. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#33 → #1) and FW TRUCKING (#20 → #3). Biggest fall: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #25). Frozen Food Express Inc. (was #8) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 5 carriers joined, 7 left, and 38 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
Where CDL pay is strongest in Quincy, Illinois 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. is number-one in Quincy, Illinois this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc. sits in the 90th percentile for weekly pay among Quincy, Illinois carriers. Lanefinder's application data flags Herrington Transportation Inc. as a responsive employer.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,550/wk
McLeod Express LLC makes its first-time appearance in Quincy, Illinois's ranking this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile. McLeod Express LLC offers a guaranteed weekly minimum.
Among Quincy, Illinois's top 10, only McLeod Express LLC pays guaranteed weekly wages — useful if route variance matters.
#3FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING rose 17 positions month-over-month, from #20 to #3. Top FMCSA dimension here is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 90th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC at $1,975/wk, #6 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #7 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $2,200/wk, #8 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/wk, #9 MNS1 EXPRESS INC at $2,050/wk, #10 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk.
What Quincy, Illinois drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Quincy, Illinois this month, 21% are regional and 76% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 3% of Quincy, Illinois postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 82%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 67%.
How Quincy, Illinois compares to Illinois
| Quincy, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 31% | 41% | -10 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 90% | 82% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 80% | 73% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Quincy, Illinois sits 10 points below the Illinois baseline.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Quincy, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Quincy, Illinois
- Best trucking companies in Illinois
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 November 2026.