Updated November 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Terre Haute, Indiana (November 2026)
Through November 2026, 391 carriers in Terre Haute, Indiana employ W2 company drivers across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. Herrington Transportation Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,000. McLeod Express LLC follows at $1,550/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 November 2026
McLeod Express LLC at #2, SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at #6, and MNS1 EXPRESS INC at #8 are new to the top 50 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Biggest climbs: Herrington Transportation Inc. (#36 → #1), FW TRUCKING (#24 → #3), and True Transport Inc. (#14 → #4). Biggest falls: LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (#1 → #28), South East Carriers INC (#6 → #19), and CYCLE LOGISTICS INC (#17 → #27). Elsewhere in the top 50, 4 carriers joined, 7 left, and 37 changed rank.
All changes since October 2026
| Carrier | Last month | This month | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrington Transportation Inc. | #36 | #1 | Up 35 places |
| McLeod Express LLC | Not ranked | #2 | New |
| FW TRUCKING | #24 | #3 | Up 21 places |
| True Transport Inc. | #14 | #4 | Up 10 places |
| PREMIER TRANSPORTATION | #2 | #5 | Down 3 places |
| SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC | Not ranked | #6 | New |
| JK MOVING & STORAGE INC | #3 | #7 | Down 4 places |
| MNS1 EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #8 | New |
| Covenant Transport Inc | #4 | #9 | Down 5 places |
| Mountain States L.P. Gas | Not ranked | #10 | New |
| DICK LAVY TRUCKING | Not ranked | #11 | New |
| Great Plains Trucking Inc. | #5 | #12 | Down 7 places |
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | #7 | #13 | Down 6 places |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | Not ranked | #14 | New |
| MCK TRUCKING INC | #8 | #15 | Down 7 places |
| GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION | #10 | #16 | Down 6 places |
| CUSTOM COMMODITIES TRANSPORT | #11 | #17 | Down 6 places |
| Badger Express LLC | #9 | #18 | Down 9 places |
| South East Carriers INC | #6 | #19 | Down 13 places |
| JS HELWIG & SON LLC | #13 | #20 | Down 7 places |
| Diaz Stone & Pallet Inc. | #12 | #21 | Down 9 places |
| G-DIAMOND TRANSPORT INC | #16 | #22 | Down 6 places |
| ALBA TRANS INC | #15 | #23 | Down 8 places |
| G & C FOOD DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS INC | #19 | #24 | Down 5 places |
| C & G TRANSPORTATION INC | #21 | #25 | Down 4 places |
| ELBERTA LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL LLC | #18 | #26 | Down 8 places |
| CYCLE LOGISTICS INC | #17 | #27 | Down 10 places |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | #1 | #28 | Down 27 places |
| MC CARRIER LLC | #23 | #29 | Down 6 places |
| HOLLAND ENTERPRISES INC | #26 | #30 | Down 4 places |
| USMCA TRANSPORTATION LLC | #27 | #31 | Down 4 places |
| SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC | #29 | #32 | Down 3 places |
| A & H INC | #34 | #33 | Up 1 place |
| KAISER TRANSPORT INC | #30 | #34 | Down 4 places |
| RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC | #28 | #35 | Down 7 places |
| AFC Transport, Inc | #33 | #36 | Down 3 places |
| PASCAL CARRIER INC | #31 | #37 | Down 6 places |
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | #32 | #38 | Down 6 places |
| AN ENTERPRISE INC | #35 | #39 | Down 4 places |
| EA EXPRESS LLC | #38 | #40 | Down 2 places |
| LUCKY WORLD INC | Not ranked | #41 | New |
| CARGORX DRY CAPACITY | #39 | #42 | Down 3 places |
| BARTELS TRUCK LINE INC | #37 | #43 | Down 6 places |
| GURTLER INDUSTRIES INC | #40 | #44 | Down 4 places |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | #41 | #45 | Down 4 places |
| CJC CARRIER LLC | #43 | #46 | Down 3 places |
| TDR TRANSPORT | #44 | #47 | Down 3 places |
| CTK LOGISTICS LLC | #45 | #48 | Down 3 places |
| Bakers Express | #46 | #49 | Down 3 places |
| SEMO EXPRESS LLC | #47 | #50 | Down 3 places |
| BRADY TRUCKING INC | #20 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| H & M TRUCKING INC | #22 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| WILLIAMS PRESTIGE ENTERPRISE | #25 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| RAPID RESPONSE, INC. | #42 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| EAGLE EYE TRUCK LINES LLC | #48 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| S & R TRANSPORTATION LLC | #49 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
| National Express Carriers | #50 | Not ranked | Dropped out |
Where CDL pay is strongest in Terre Haute, Indiana 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 Terre Haute, Indiana this month on the composite ranking. Weekly pay here lands in the 90th percentile across Terre Haute, Indiana. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2McLeod Express LLC — $1,550/wk
McLeod Express LLC makes its first-time appearance in Terre Haute, Indiana's ranking this month. McLeod Express LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on unsafe-driving avoidance — 94th percentile. McLeod Express LLC guarantees weekly pay — useful when freight slows down.
McLeod Express LLC is the only Terre Haute, Indiana top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
#3FW TRUCKING — $1,800/wk
FW TRUCKING climbed from #24 to #3 this month — one of the biggest moves in Terre Haute, Indiana. On unsafe-driving avoidance, the carrier ranks in the 90th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data.
Also in the top 10: #4 True Transport Inc. at $2,250/wk, #5 PREMIER TRANSPORTATION at $1,950/wk, #6 SAFE WAY CARRIER LLC at $2,100/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.
What Terre Haute, Indiana drivers actually run
23% of Terre Haute, Indiana's active CDL postings are regional and 75% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Across Terre Haute, Indiana CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 24% dedicated, 83% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Terre Haute, Indiana vs Indiana: the numbers that diverge
| Terre Haute, Indiana | Indiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-on bonus rate | 36% | 41% | -5 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 30% | 43% | -13 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 94% | 82% | +12 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 84% | 73% | +11 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 76% | 67% | +9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on dedicated routes: Terre Haute, Indiana sits 13 points below the Indiana baseline.
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
- Best owner-operator companies in Terre Haute, Indiana
- CDL driver salary in Terre Haute, Indiana
- Best trucking companies in Indiana
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 November 2026.