Updated May 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Redmond, Washington (May 2026)
227 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Redmond, Washington this May 2026. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. DICK IRVIN INC follows at $2,250/week. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in May 2026
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The trucking companies leading Redmond, Washington this month
The top of the list is True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. tops the Redmond, Washington ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Pay sits above the 91st percentile in the Redmond, Washington market. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 99th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. True Transport Inc. responds to driver applications more reliably than the Redmond, Washington median.
#2DICK IRVIN INC — $2,250/wk
DICK IRVIN INC's weekly pay ranks in the 96th percentile across Redmond, Washington. DICK IRVIN INC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 94th percentile across Redmond, Washington. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC ranks in the 94th percentile for unsafe-driving avoidance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 SABUR LLC at $1,850/wk, #5 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #6 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #9 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #10 BRADY TRUCKING INC at $1,750/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Redmond, Washington
Of active CDL postings in Redmond, Washington this month, 16% are regional and 75% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 9%.
Across Redmond, Washington CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 77% take-truck-home, 65% pet-friendly, 63% riders-allowed.
Where Redmond, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
| Redmond, Washington | Washington top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 43% | 38% | +5 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 31% | 36% | -5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 71% | 76% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, sign-on bonus availability is where Redmond, Washington differs most from Washington — 5 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
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Where this data comes from
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.