Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Redmond, Washington (November 2026)
222 W2 trucking carriers are hiring in Redmond, Washington this November 2026. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. True Transport 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 November 2026
Mountain States L.P. Gas at #4 is new to the top 50 in Redmond, Washington. Biggest climb: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#20 → #1). Biggest fall: REISCH TRUCKING INC (#28 → #41). H & M TRUCKING INC (was #9) left the top 50. Elsewhere in the top 50, 3 carriers joined, 3 left, and 39 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
The trucking companies leading Redmond, Washington 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 Redmond, Washington this month on the composite ranking. Herrington Transportation Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 90th percentile across Redmond, Washington. Herrington Transportation Inc. tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc.'s weekly pay ranks in the 95th percentile across Redmond, Washington. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's weekly pay ranks in the 93rd percentile across Redmond, Washington. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC ranks in the 94th percentile for vehicle maintenance on FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 Mountain States L.P. Gas at $2,000/wk, #5 DICK IRVIN INC at $2,250/wk, #6 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #7 Dillard Trucking at $2,200/wk, #8 ALBA TRANS INC at $3,000/wk, #9 G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC at $2,045/wk, #10 ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC at $2,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Redmond, Washington
Of active CDL postings in Redmond, Washington this month, 17% are regional and 75% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 8%.
Across Redmond, Washington CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 76% take-truck-home, 64% pet-friendly, 62% riders-allowed.
Where Redmond, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
| Redmond, Washington | Washington top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 72% | 80% | -8 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 32% | 38% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Redmond, Washington differs most from Washington — 8 points below 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 (Snoqualmie on I-90, Stevens on US-2) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through March (commercial vehicles must carry chains Nov 1 to Apr 1). 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 November 2026.