Best Paying Trucking Companies in 2024 

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@@OverTheRoadATS The above information is incorrect. I too drive for Walmart. 1st year must work 125hrs for 1day Paid Time Off up to 21days add 4days if each Quarterly Safety Bonuses is met(plus a Quarterly Cash Bonus also), which is 25days PTO a year. 2nd year, 112hrs for 1day PTO up to 23days +4 if Safety met = 27days PTO a year. 3-5yrs 100hrs for 1day PTO up to 26days +4 if Safety met = 30days PTO a year. 6-9yrs 83hrs for 1day PTO up to 31days +4 Safety = 35days PTO a year. 10-14yrs 77hrs for 1day PTO up to 34days +4 Safety = 38days PTO a year. 15-19yrs 72hrs for 1day PTO up to 36days +4 Safety = 40days PTO a year. 20+yrs 63hrs for 1day PTO up to 41days +4 Safety = 45days PTO a year. Driving on a 5day schedule, you use PTO for those 5days. You start with your 2regular unpaid days off, get PTO your 5schedule days, then you get your 2regular unpaid days off, which comes out to 9days off. 5 PTO and 4 Unpaid days off. I have no idea how the Driver came up with what he posted. 1st yr, 5weeks would be 35days and 6weeks at 2yrs, would be 42days. That just isn't correct.

How long were you trucking till you landed that job ?

Thanks for the detailed info! You are right, trucking is tough right now. However, history will repeat itself and it will shift back into the power of the drivers once again. This cycle repeats every 18 months. The current cycle we are in is longer than we've experienced in the past, but that's due to the huge freight during covid as well as the over correction and inflation we are seeing now. Stay strong, it will come back!

Sysco is an awful job and it’s underpaid for the harsh labor you do. Dunkin and Chik fil a supply pay much more.

No problem! Your videos are great too! Real nice editing and transitions 👍🏼

Tforce has routes that pay 145k boy

ATS is hiring Flatbed drivers in Arizona. Check out our hiring areas: www.drive4ats.com/hiring-areas I believe there's a Werner, Schneider, and Crete around there. Those companies usually make our lists as well.

Below is a list of companies that are based out out northern California and a good starting point for you Sierra Mountain Express Capital Express Lines Kerr Trucking Pacific Coast Transportation Heitz Trucking Inc

Thanks Elizabeth! Here is a link to our current hiring map. You can also fill out a quick app to get in contact with a recruiter! www.drive4ats.com/hiring-areas

We hire Flatbed and Dry Van drivers out of PA! www.drive4ats.com/hiring-areas

This is a great idea for another video. Thanks!

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Here's a list we put together of the best trucking companies for new drivers: blog.drive4ats.com/best-trucking-carriers-new-drivers Hope this helps!

Determining the best tanker and hopper companies can vary based on factors such as routes, experience, and equipment. It's recommended to research and reach out to specific companies directly to learn more about their pay structures, benefits, and opportunities in the tanker and hopper industry. Here's our article on How to Research Trucking Companies: blog.drive4ats.com/research-trucking-companies-tips Hope this helps!

Sheetz but you have to have hazmat starting pay is $38.65 per hour

Thanks for sharing your experience with Barr Nunn!

@@OverTheRoadATS be careful what you read on the company websites. They mislead drivers to get them in the door. Been in the industry for 5 years, experienced it over and over.

@@Patsworldbaby where do you work rn?

What specifically don't you like about the UPS union? Curious to hear your perspective.

@OverTheRoadATS I ment u can't beat ups union

lol gotcha!@@ware8229

I used to drive for them. Lots of sitting, and average 1800 miles per week

I worked for Barr Nunn a few years ago. I ran mostly UPS and FedX freight, either from Amazon to UPS/FedX hubs, or hub to hub. Was never any sitting. But was all overnight. Since I ran eastern PA, through cross-Bronx, to Connecticut, and Massachusetts back and forth all week, I preferred to run nights, and park around 7-8 am when I had my choice of truckstop parking. Made real good money and got bonuses every 90 days. Can’t speak for the loads/waiting for people who wanted to run days. But as long as I’d run those nights, I ran a load every night like clockwork.

Thanks for your comment! We don’t include ourselves in the main list to stay unbiased. However, if you have 6+ months of verified OTR experience, we encourage you to consider ATS as a great option.

How did you mess up?

@samuelcastel I got way to greedy they have a contract with wal mart down in mobile alabama you drive 30 to miles a day only and they paid you 1700 bucks a day I was grossing every week 10k and over with all deductions check was 6k net every week. Then 3 months later they brought it down to only 1100 a day and longer routes so I was arguing with disbatch the money got to my head I never in million years thought u can make 6k net pay a week and only drive 300 miles a week

@@benjiworldwide8341 were you company or owner op

@@benjiworldwide8341 were you lease purchase or owner operator?

@benjiworldwide8341 are you referring to O/O's here?

That's a great point! UPS does offer a pension through the union, which is a significant benefit for long-term financial security. It's definitely something to consider when comparing different trucking companies. Thanks for sharing that!

Great question! Check out our driver's salaries at www.drive4ats.com/pay

Thanks for the information! How would you rate the best paying trucking companies based on your experience?

@OverTheRoadATS I'm at marten right now. I rarely make above the min pay rate so it's basically a guaranteed salary. I'm only 7 months into my career so 1250 a week guaranteed isn't bad. It's nice not to worry about rushing or how much time is spent waiting at shippers. My biggest complaint is the customer service from dispatch is terrible.

@thecspot1387 i agree was at Marten about 6 months going home every weekend but i left when they tried to force me OTR