Choosing the right trucking company can mean a difference of $20,000+ per year. Here are the highest paying companies in 2026.
Top Paying Companies
1. Walmart Private Fleet — $95,000–$110,000/year
Requirements: 30 months experience, clean record. Benefits: full package, home weekly, quarterly bonuses.
2. Costco — $85,000–$100,000/year
Requirements: 2+ years experience. Benefits: excellent package, local routes.
3. UPS Freight — $80,000–$95,000/year
Requirements: 1+ year experience. Benefits: union, pension, home daily.
4. FedEx Freight — $75,000–$90,000/year
Requirements: CDL-A. Benefits: consistent freight, good benefits.
5. Sysco — $70,000–$85,000/year
Requirements: CDL-A, ability to unload. Benefits: local routes.
Highest Paying Trucking Sectors
- Ice road trucking: $80,000–$250,000 (seasonal)
- Oversized/heavy haul: $80,000–$150,000
- Tanker/hazmat: $70,000–$100,000
- Private fleets: $70,000–$110,000
Entry-Level Companies That Train
- CRST — paid training, team driving
- Swift — large training program
- Schneider — various divisions
- Werner — paid CDL training available
- PAM Transport — paid training, dedicated routes
