The transportation industry is one of the largest in the country, and trucking plays an important role. According to the U.S. census, the U.S. employs around 3.5 million truckers. They are responsible for delivering and transporting all sorts of goods and essential products, keeping our stores stocked.
Top Employers in the Trucking Industry
The trucking industry is full of opportunities for those who are looking for high-paying jobs that do not require higher education. You can obtain your Class A CDL in as little as 3-6 weeks at a CDL school and begin applying to trucking companies that are hiring new drivers!
We have gathered some information on the top employers in the trucking industry below.
FedEx
FedEx Freight is one of the leading LTL (less-than-truckload) freight carriers in the U.S. They employ over 42,000 team members in approximately 350 service centers. FedEx also employs drivers in their Ground and Express divisions, which are often box truck or hotshot opportunities.
Available positions: Driver Apprentice, City Driver, Road Driver, Linehaul, Courier
UPS
As one of the largest logistics companies, UPS employs approximately 534,000 total workers globally and over 364,000 in the U.S. Their driver jobs vary from linehaul to final-mile deliveries. Some opportunities do not even require a CDL! Seasonal opportunities are also offered for both CDL and non-CDL positions.
Available positions: Package Delivery Driver, Tractor Trailer Driver, Freight Driver, Personal Vehicle Driver
XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics is a leading provider of freight transportation, specializing in LTL and truck brokerage. Most of XPO’s fleet is made up of independent contractors who own and operate their own trucks. With 290 service centers located in the U.S. and 42,000 employees, they move 17 billion pounds of freight each year.
Available positions: Brokered Truckload, Expedite, Intermodal and Drayage, Last Mile
YRC
Founded in 1929, YRC is attributed for inventing LTL trucking as we know it. YRC operates out of 250 U.S. service centers and employs 28,000 workers transporting industrial, commercial, and retail goods. They maintain a fleet of 8,400 tractors and 34,500 trailers, along with 12,000 48’ and 53’ vans, and more than 20,400 28’ trailers.
Available positions: Road Driver, Pickup & Delivery Drivers, Combination Driver
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation operates a tractor fleet with over 14,000 units driven by company and owner-operator drivers. They have more than 40 major terminals positioned near major freight centers and traffic lanes throughout the U.S.
Available positions: Dry-van, Flatbed, Dedicated, Heavy-Haul, Intermodal, Refrigerated, Ocean Container, Student
Schneider
Established in 1935, Schneider carries merchandise and materials for two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies, playing a large role in the economy. They currently employ about 16,050 associates worldwide and have around 10,500 trucks in their fleet.
Available positions: Dry Van Truckload, Intermodal, Bulk, Less-than-truckload, Refrigerated, Flatbed
JB Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is an industry leader with over 29,000 employees. They have one of the largest company-owned fleets in the U.S. with 10,500+ trucks and nearly 600 locations. J.B. Hunt has transformed themselves over the years into a leader in multi-modal transportation and dedicated services.
Available positions: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Final Mile, Local, Regional, OTR, Straight Truck
Werner
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is an asset-based logistics provider and one of the five largest truckload carriers in the United States. Their fleet is made up of more than 8,000 trucks and 24,000 trailers, and 13,000 employees. In 2021, they acquired ECM Transport Group and its locations, resulting in 23 functioning terminals throughout the U.S. Along with Swift, Werner offers opportunities for new CDL drivers!
Available positions: Dry-Van, Reefer, Dedicated, Part-time, Local, Regional, OTR
Western Express
Founded in 1991, Western Express is actually one of the newer companies on our list. Western Express, Inc. is an asset-based truckload carrier headquartered in Nashville, TN with terminals and facilities throughout the United States. They have over 3,000 power units and over 7,500 trailers in their fleet.
Available positions: Flatbed, Dry-Van, Teams, Student
C.R. England
C.R. England offers a large variety of route options and is one of the biggest refrigerated freight carriers in the nation. With terminals located in most regions of the U.S., it is hard to find an area that they are not hiring in. The company currently has over 579 open positions and is hiring for their CDL-training program!
Available positions: Dedicated, Regional, National, Intermodal, Local, Teams, Student
Walmart
Walmart’s distribution and transportation operation is one of the largest in the world, serving stores, clubs, and direct delivery to customers with 163 distribution centers. Walmart Logistics employs 93,000 associates, including 7,900 drivers. The average Walmart driver logs over 100,000 miles per year!
Available positions: OTR, Local, Yard Driver
U.S. Xpress
U.S. Xpress is one of the top providers of expedited and time-definite services in the transportation industry. They have at least 7,000 tractors and 15,500 trailers currently in their fleet. Most of their terminals are located in the eastern half of the country, but they deliver freight nationwide.
Available positions: OTR, Solo, Teams, Dedicated, Owner-Operator, Lease Purchase
With average pay increasing for Class A CDL positions and the need for skilled drivers at an all-time high, there have never been more opportunities to choose from for truckers. If you are looking for a trucking job that best suits you, CDL Job Now can help you find jobs available in your area!