10 Best Trucking Companies to Work for in 2023

Are you looking for a new trucking company to call home? Every driver has different needs and wants when it comes to selecting a trucking company. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best trucking companies.
Lars, who has spent 15 years in the trucking industry, will discuss the best trucking companies to work for based on pay, home time, safety, retention, respect, career options and equipment. He’ll tell you a little bit about each company and why they might be a good fit for you.
Skip ahead:
00:00 10 best trucking companies to work for in 2023
00:47 Roehl Transport
01:02 Schneider
01:18 Landstar
01:35 J. B. Hunt
01:47 Maverick
02:00 Heartland Express
02:17 Crete Carrier
02:32 Prime Inc.
02:54 Melton Truck Lines
03:13 Bison Transport
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[@DerrickDoyle-yd9qe]

I've got a buddy whos been trucking for 7 years and his main advice is to stay away from the mega carriers. The smaller companies tend to appreciate their drivers more and treat them better. He's been working for a company called Prima Express for the last 2 years and has no intentions of leaving any time soon - might be useful for some of you out there!

[@SPenny-my4we]

I would definitely have to agree with your Buddy, I've come to realize that too over the years! Bigger isn't always better, they seem to take us for granted after they've told us what we want to hear that is! They haven't ever walked the walk, so to say, at least the ones I've worked for anyways! Be safe Brother!

[@pansophia93]

As soon as this guy mentioned Heartland I turned the video off. Stay away from that company

[@fredrikhawes3387]

I was expecting them to drop numbers, not just read the recruiting website of each company. 🧐

[@OverTheRoadATS]

What kind of numbers are you looking for? We could make a video about that too!

[@jayadams27]

@@OverTheRoadATS pay rates, average downtime that you don’t get payed for, how much time home

[@pandoraisland2081]

I wouldn’t entertain any CPM jobs anymore. Either minimum weekly guarantee or hourly plus overtime. Too many years sat around away form home not earning because of things out of my control. There safe so many companies paying minimum $1,700 to $2100 a week with great home time. Why take the risk of breakdowns or crappy dispatchers for someone else’s business?!

[@nealamesbury1480]

Then why is who they are a secret ?

[@TheDiamondFerrari]

@@nealamesbury1480 who's out here GUARANTEEING $1700-2100???

[@GhostruckerX]

I disagree I make 2000 to 2800 a week or making cpm. You have to do your research to find the right paying companies they are out there.

[@jayadams27]

@@GhostruckerX what is your average weekly downtime still in the truck and how many does off a week?

[@thisperson6655]

What are some good companies to start with?

[@SONVLOG426]

Great content. Thank you for sharing.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thank you for watching!

[@adamvediz8495]

TMC. I was with them for three years and it was extremely difficult to leave. I planned on only staying for one year then moving on, but my fm was awesome and whenever i went to our terminals in joplin or Des moinse I was known as Adam, never a truck #. I was never lied to about pay, home time, my next load, nothing. It may not have been what i wanted to hear, but not once was i lied to. that’s just my experience with TMC.

[@questtech7148]

I went to TMC right out of driving school back in 1997. It was terrible. Whenever I would get back to Iowa They would inspect my sleeper and if they found any violations they'd deduct a percentage point from my pay. I quit after a year, and abandoned my tractor I hated it so much.

[@adamvediz8495]

@@questtech7148 were you able to get another driving job after abandoning tractor?

[@questtech7148]

@@adamvediz8495 I got a local job hauling diesel less than a week after I quit. Mostly only shitty mega carriers use DAC.

[@ronnielynnlamb5672]

@@questtech7148 what is DAC

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnybegood7725]

So for flatbed I’m looking at Prime, Inc., Maverick Transportation, and Melton Truck Lines. Having said that, would you say Prime, Inc., is a better company to drive for, or the others I mentioned? And would you say working for the company for at least two to three years would look better on your resume if in fact I would choose to drive for ATS down the line? Any advice would go a long way for me because I have my CDL A but I don’t have experience. Thank you!

[@OverTheRoadATS]

This is a great question and it is good to see you doing research before jumping in. All of the companies listed have advantages and disadvantages. I can only say that the driver coming from Prime seem to do very well here at ATS for a long period of time. We have many resources on our learning center including the 7 best trucking companies to get your CDL with. We only require 6 months OTR experience to get on board with ATS but if you are looking to build a long term resume’, spend 1 year with any company you go to. We would hope to be your final move with the career path we have available. Please feel free to reach out directly via phone or email anytime.

[@ericm1430]

"best" companies lmao. What did you search 10 biggest trucking companies and then claimed them to be the best? There are so many more small companies that pay better and have better hometime. 80k annually to drive local and have 0 stress vs. going to new locations every day with these big fleets. After 10 years of driving truck, I've learned that smaller mom-and-pop companies are where you want to be. The only benefit in my eyes to working for a big company would be, top-notch equipment, Mostly because they are leased

[@dubghost1829]

Do you know any small companies that accept no experience ?

[@BabyyJJ]

@@dubghost1829 same question

[@pandoraisland2081]

Agreed, Mega carries are awful as you’ll soon find out when a newbie. Get you a hourly plus overtime or minimum weekly guaranteed job. Way less stress and more money. KLLM are paying minimum $1,700 a week atm (dont know if they are good or not)

[@BabyyJJ]

@@pandoraisland2081 yeah but what companies pay that good with no experience? I’m in the north east

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Here is a list of companies that work with new drivers! blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-carriers-new-drivers

[@nikipuravet1791]

In my opinion! The best company to work for Is the one to fit your needs!!! Any company that oder what u want is the best for you

[@OverTheRoadATS]

We completely agree! It is important to find a company that fits your needs. Thanks!

[@user-hx5pe4qj2k]

Does Schneider pay for your actual CDL if u work through them to get it? I'm going soon to get my commercial learner's permit and wasnt sure of that

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Schneider has company-paid CDL apprenticeship training and company-sponsored CDL training programs. Recent graduates may also qualify for tuition reimbursement. Check out our article on Best Companies to Work for in 2024 that goes through some of this information. blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-carriers-new-drivers We also have a video coming out for this as well today at 2pm! Thanks!

[@VioletThorn47]

I just visited ATS website to see the pet policy for company drivers, are there any weight or breed restrictions ? How soon can a pet ride with a solo driver? Is there a mileage quota to meet first?

[@OverTheRoadATS]

What kind of pet do you have? There are not restrictions on WHEN an animal can ride, its immediate.

[@VioletThorn47]

@@OverTheRoadATS She is a Pitbull

[@williammora2003]

(Former) Prime Inc here. Solid training (in my experience). Trained in reefer to start but then switched to tanker. Was a lease operator in tanker. Info on equipment is true. New(er) trucks. Top notch facilities. Good experience for me. Have to give 12 months for the training program (with no payback). 9 months for military.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

It sounds like your experience with Prime Inc was quite positive, especially regarding the solid training, well-maintained equipment, and top-notch facilities. Switching from reefer to tanker and then becoming a lease operator shows the versatility the company offers. The commitment required for the training program and the waiver for military service is definitely worth noting for prospective drivers. Thank you for sharing your experience! Make sure to also check out ATS to see if it's the right company for you! www.drive4ats.com/is-ats-right-for-you-download

[@tortemir4689]

Anyone know anything about McElroy?

[@bigceaser3374]

I’m interested in starting and train from my CDL and am out of Fort Worth Texas any suggestions.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hi Broderick, check out this article to learn more about the best companies to start out at! It has some information about companies that will potentially help you get you CDL license. blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-carriers-new-drivers

[@felipemurrieta4984]

Hello friend, you may wanted to check if US EXPRESS still there in Dallas Tex, if so they are a good company to train with, but not too long ago i heard that Swift were trying to purchase them, good luck, keep trying if this fall apart, there are many other companies that will train you right from the start BLESSINGS!!🌅

[@leepialong]

whats about LTL, Fuel, or food server company? most of the companies you mentions are OTR.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

The carriers on this list do offer a variety of driving positions, opportunities, and freight options. Here is a resource where you can find carriers that specifically focus on LTL freight: www.ttnews.com/for-hire/ltl/2022 Additionally, here is a list of carriers who focus on tankers: www.ttnews.com/for-hire/tank/2022 Keep in mind that these lists are based solely on revenue.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Schneider, J.B. Hunt, Crete, and Prime have some of the most diverse hiring opportunities in the industry. Prime has a tanker division, and J.B. Hunt offers food service dedicated positions. In the future, we will further explore the topic of top LTL carriers, and hope to create another list for drivers to reference and use as a tool.

[@KAA36777]

He didnt Mentioned Dart 🎯 ... ShoutOut to my FM ... He's truky the only reason why im still hauling for them. Great video imma newbie and will def take this in consideration

[@MrCountrycuz]

Ask around about the little incident that happened in Alaska.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Not sure what you're referring to.

[@lovelyofficial3516]

I want to be a truck driver. but I'm not a citizen in Us. what should I do? should I apply from my country or should I come to US and ten apply? help me

[@OverTheRoadATS]

You'll definitely need authorization to work in the US before you apply.

[@shelbynamels973]

Pro tip: if you want a good job driving a truck, don't drive for a trucking company. Either drive for a company with their own fleet - like Walmart - or at least a logistics provider with a solid, long-term contract with a solid customer. Look for a company where drivers are looked at as assets, not where payroll is an expense that needs to be minimized. Look for a company that provides benefits that indicate they want you to stick around for the long haul and allow you to build a future. Any company that acts like it has fulfilled their obligation to you with a weekly paycheck is not that company.

[@nealamesbury7953]

Transport designs,and Holland enterprises.

[@NightFight164]

Even if you have a class A license, but with no experience, will you train?

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Some of the companies will train you. Here's a list of training companies: blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-carriers-new-drivers

[@hell_pike9150]

Schneider is not military friendly. They discriminated against me when I tried to work for them because of my disability. I've been trucking with other companies for the last 4 years, I came to their training facility with a 2-year medical card, they voided the medical card when I disclosed my disabilities to them. Then they asked for all of my medical records which I tried to provide and they claimed it wasn't enough. So they did not issue me a new medical card via the facility they have attached to the training place in Green Bay. And they claim that my previous two-year medical card was voided because I had spoken with their physicians on site. So basically they found a legal way to discriminate against me because I got a head injury in Afghanistan.

[@beinfomallu...724]

Hi im vijesh from india im also looking for a job in eu having truck driving experiences from gcc...

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hey Vijesh, all of these companies are based in the USA. I'd recommend looking up a list of top companies near you!

[@viahargawanon2575]

i am very interested to apply as truck driver im from philippines how to apply please help and im willing to undergo training

[@OverTheRoadATS]

These companies are based out of the United States. I'd recommend looking into companies in the Philippines!

[@polarbear3417]

Surprised you included JB Hunt out of all places but not GP Transco...

[@OverTheRoadATS]

It's a short list, we know that there are many great trucking companies out there!

[@kevins1005]

Been working intermodal for J.B. Hunt , pay is .60 cents a mile. I’m averaging 1500 to 1600 gross

[@polarbear3417]

@@kevins1005 not bad at all but far from a top-10 list, in my opinion.

[@abdurrezzakbalyarrak488]

@@OverTheRoadATS Anyway, isn't the point of the list for you to research and list good companies? You have to admit that you made a bad list. This list is garbage to me. If you want to make a good list, it is more helpful to talk to the drivers rather than market data. Actual data will be provided by the drivers.

[@zakariaabdinasir3518]

i want training for driving truck so can i get this company in Canada?

[@lidmontgomery8837]

Search to see if Canada has a 160 Academy for your trucking license.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

These companies are based in the USA.

[@jaskaranjohal6880]

Contrans flatbed group

[@jerryrivera8025]

You should indicate that some of the aforementioned companies will not hire out of certain states. Like California.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Every company will have specific hiring areas.

[@raymondli3197]

@@OverTheRoadATSis that ATS hire California driver?

[@SC68170]

First off, this is your opinion these are not facts. Secondly, if u use inward facing cams your already off the list. U cannot be considered a good company if your monitoring your drivers with an inward facing cam and anybody who thinks otherwise is a sucker. Trucking Companies loveeeee yes men and suckers. Which I find funny because its my Understanding Anderson Trucking (which i believe is your company) uses inward facing cams🤔🤣.. along with a few other companies u mentioned. Lastly, u only listed big companies that are known. No small companies. That just tells me u really didn't do your research. U just based it off companies that are known in the industry. Dig in do a little more research. Better yet, just do what u suit and tie guys do best.. making your company more profitable at the expense of the driver. Lol

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thanks for your opinion, Michelangelo! Anderson Trucking Service does not, in fact, use inward facing cameras. You will be hard pressed to find a large company that doesn’t use some form of cameras for safety purposes. We definitely respect small mom-and-pop companies and know there are some great ones out there; however, this list is designed for OTR drivers across the country. Some of the smaller companies only offer local or regional routes and therefore don’t apply to some of our audience.

[@kangarootrucker]

I’m very happy here at ATS. But those were other good companies too.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

We're glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@youvrajmalhotra4643]

I am truck dispatcher and looking for job. Can you help me with that?

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hey, we have some fleet manager openings that may be a good fit for you! www.atsinc.com/corporate-careers/open-positions?team=OperationsandFleetManagement

[@jerryrivera8025]

Always ask about the Rider policy.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Yes!

[@ThemeParkMotivation]

ABF freight .76 mi Pension, free healthcare 15min per pin

[@tdevianc679]

USF Holland was the best company to Yellow bought us out

[@tg580]

Who made the list?

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Anderson Trucking Service has a team of people that research companies and create these lists. The goal is to help drivers and ensure they have the tools they need to succeed.

[@dreambeliever3652]

Pay?

[@OverTheRoadATS]

What type of pay are you wanting to learn more about?

[@dreambeliever3652]

@@OverTheRoadATS I usually go thru Indeed or Craigslist for jobs now. Companies may be good but if your not grossing about 85-100k annually OTR, to me it’s not worth it. You work from morning till night. Rt now I’m local and making around 60k but it’s just too difficult trying to support a family of 5. Saving money is out of the question.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

I recommend checking out our website to learn more about ATS. You can find it here at Drive4ats.com Let us know if you have any more questions!

[@faisalmehmood8474]

Hi I need job truck driver job I am 39 year old and my experience is 20 years

[@OverTheRoadATS]

That's a lot of experience! Here is a link to our learning center if you want to learn more! info.drive4ats.com/learning-center

[@philosophicaltrucker9279]

You lost me w Schneider and Melton the rest are pretty solid

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Every driver certainly has different needs and preferences, and each carrier is not a perfect fit for each driver. We're happy to hear that you feel the majority of the carriers on this list are good. Thanks for watching!

[@cmv8722]

Honestly I’ve only heard bad things about 95% of this list of motor carriers. This seems like the scam list called “100 best carriers” that companies like Prime inc have plastered on the back of their trucks.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. Which companies do you like that you would put on the list?

[@mossbergshockwave623]

These are the worst companies in the industry

[@malcolmmccrory2200]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thanks for your input! Based on what criteria?

[@ironraiuken5271]

Nothing was said about pay. That's all we care about.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Here's a video that talks about how much you could earn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnqVlHSdnsiBn6c

[@junito6094]

Schneider don’t pay that good for being out on the road

[@lashawndavis5619]

Great training program Definitely not worth staying after you gain any level of experience

[@KAA36777]

Yeah I ran into a cutie she works for them and she wanted to desperately leave them --> touch freight 😮😢😮😢

[@AZVIDS]

Hahahah, Schneider and Roehl?😂🤣

[@doug9327]

Very disappointed. “ competitive salaries “ code for 60 to 70k not one company you mentioned has their drivers making over 100k

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hey there! I understand your disappointment, and I appreciate your perspective on the competitive salaries mentioned in the video. It's true that the figures can vary, and hitting the 100k mark may not be the norm for every company. Ultimately, finding the best fit for you involves weighing other factors like work-life balance, benefits, and job satisfaction. I hope you come across a company that aligns with your goals and offers the compensation you're aiming for.

[@doug9327]

@@OverTheRoadATS already have just surprised other companies haven’t stepped up their game. It’s just disappointing hearing these companies you suggest are at the top. I’ve been driving over 30yrs and was making 60k back then. A small pickup was 10k now that same pickup is 30k so by inflation alone that same 60k should be 180k and I’m fortunate to make a little over 100k.

[@Farrell0208]

Typically, whenever ANYONE says “competitive wages” regardless of industry, what they mean is average salary.

[@boarsassbrewing2026]

Are you kidding? I’ve worked for rail no it is not a good company to work for their pay is low. The only good thing that they do have is they do give you a lot of time off if you need it but you don’t and you get. Any miles and you have low pay.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thanks for sharing. It's helpful to hear firsthand experiences. Check out our updated list for 2024: blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-companies

[@abdurrezzakbalyarrak488]

I'm from another country and I haven't seen the crooked order I see in America anywhere. The Truck industry in particular sucks for a driver. There is so much negativity that it would take hours if we tried to write them all down. This order needs to be changed. Drivers deserve more money, good conditions and respect.

[@Casper55]

Basically a run down of mega carries. Smaller companies treat you better

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Yes, these are large, well-known companies. We are very aware of smaller companies that treat you well, but there are thousands of them to consider. Ultimately you need to find a company that aligns best with your needs.

[@eliteaudio2490]

Definitely not any of them should even be in the list of best carriers.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Who would you put on the list??

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Do you have anything to add to this list or do you work at any of the companies Lars listed? Let us know!

[@GearJammerTrucker]

Hahaha somebody fed you some very bad information.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

@@GearJammerTrucker Our list is based on years of industry experience. These companies stand out because of their pay, home time, opportunities and much more.

[@georgecook1374]

it seems like all you did was list the big companies that hire new drivers. Have you worked for anyone these? or really to make this list you would have needed to work for all of them to know.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

@@georgecook1374 his list is based on industry data and driver reports. There are certainly other companies that train drivers, but these 10 companies are known for helping brand-new drivers get their start.

[@sladebaker8025]

@@OverTheRoadATS you have too show me this industry data. You have literally named some of the worst ones

[@chrisrobinson4987]

Literally just named megacarriers which are not going to be the best

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Hi Chris, this list is based on research. There are a lot of great companies out there, so this list surely doesn't cover them all!

[@mitchellcox1912]

These are not good places to work at.

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Thanks for sharing

[@pablotomas67]

Schneider National ?😂😂😂😂Run far away from this companies!

[@samuelholifield8419]

Not true

[@rogersawyers4329]

Looks like a bunch of laughing and reading a script

[@OverTheRoadATS]

We like to have fun while we film!

[@dennishorne5839]

Wrong

[@OverTheRoadATS]

🤔 Who would you like to see on this list?

[@dennishorne5839]

@@OverTheRoadATS I know who I'd like to see off the list..

[@user-nv8cy7ue7t]

Bro Schneider is trash I was working there…

[@OverTheRoadATS]

Sorry to hear about your experience at Schneider. Who do you work with now?

[@francisvaliente599]

bad BS advertising liers those company this guy mention are the worst actually. Shenneider number 2? You got me kidding me shenneider is h