Updated September 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Youngstown, Ohio (September 2026)
There are 403 W2 trucking carriers currently posting jobs in Youngstown, Ohio. The ranking below reflects active jobs as of September 2026, not historical pay surveys. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC leads with an average weekly pay of $2,100 and an average $10,000 sign-on bonus. PREMIER TRANSPORTATION follows at $1,950/week. Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt, with I-70 / I-71 / I-75 forming a freight grid through Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati and major automotive, steel, and chemical supply chains driving consistent lane demand.
What changed in September 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
The trucking companies leading Youngstown, Ohio this month
The top of the list is HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC at $2,100/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC — $2,100/wk
HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC tops the Youngstown, Ohio ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC pays above the 89th percentile on weekly pay for the Youngstown, Ohio market. HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 99th percentile.
The top sign-on bonus in Youngstown, Ohio's top 10 is HAZMAT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC's — $10,000.
#2PREMIER TRANSPORTATION — $1,950/wk
PREMIER TRANSPORTATION pays above the 84th percentile on weekly pay for the Youngstown, Ohio market. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 98th percentile.
#3JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC pays above the 90th percentile on weekly pay for the Youngstown, Ohio market. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC's top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 93rd percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 Covenant Transport Inc at $1,762/wk, #5 TDR TRANSPORT at $2,200/wk, #6 Big Foot Transport LLC at $2,650/wk, #7 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #8 MCK TRUCKING INC at $1,700/wk, #9 KEYSTONE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC at $1,965/wk, #10 GRAMMER LOGISTICS at $1,900/wk.
What Youngstown, Ohio drivers actually run
The route mix in Youngstown, Ohio this month tilts OTR: 27% regional, 66% OTR, 5% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Youngstown, Ohio postings; dedicated routes at 25%; take-truck-home at 78%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 62% and riders-allowed at 63%.
How Youngstown, Ohio compares to Ohio
| Youngstown, Ohio | Ohio top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated routes | 28% | 35% | -7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 78% | 71% | +7 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 82% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Youngstown, Ohio's biggest divergence from Ohio is on dedicated routes, 7 points below the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Ohio
Ohio sits at the center of the US manufacturing belt and runs about as much through-freight as any state. I-70, I-71, I-75, and the Ohio Turnpike form a freight grid that's flat, generally well-maintained, and forgiving for newer drivers — Ohio is one of the better states to gain initial OTR experience. The Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati metros each anchor distinct lane profiles (auto, distribution, and pharmaceutical respectively). Winter operational risk is real — lake-effect off Erie, freezing rain in the central part of the state — but less extreme than the Great Plains states. Ohio cost of living is below the national average, which makes the income math work better than the headline pay numbers suggest.
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How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated September 2026.