Best Trucking Companies in Kansas
8 top-ranked carriers hiring in Kansas. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Kansas Trucking Market Overview
Kansas sits at the geographic center of the contiguous U.S., making it a natural crossroads for east-west and north-south freight. I-70 and I-35 intersect near Kansas City, creating a major distribution hub. The state's vast wheat fields, cattle ranches, and grain elevators generate heavy agricultural bulk freight, while aircraft manufacturing in Wichita (Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation) adds specialized hauling demand.
Top 8 Companies in Kansas
Schneider's Kansas operations leverage the state's I-70 and I-35 corridors for bulk, tanker, and dedicated freight.
Werner runs dedicated agricultural and distribution freight through Kansas's central location on the I-70 corridor.
Crete Carrier, based in nearby Lincoln, NE, covers Kansas extensively with dry van and flatbed operations.
Heartland's central U.S. short-haul focus keeps Kansas drivers close to home with manageable weekly schedules.
Knight-Swift runs heavy I-35 corridor freight through Kansas connecting Dallas to Kansas City with OTR and regional options.
ODFL's Kansas City-area service center offers premium LTL pay at the crossroads of several major freight corridors.
FedEx Freight's Kansas operations serve the state's grain and manufacturing freight with consistent LTL routes.
Groendyke hauls petroleum and chemical tanker freight from Kansas's refineries and ethanol plants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Kansas
What is the best trucking company to work for in Kansas?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Schneider National ranks #1 in Kansas with an average pay of $64,000 per year. They earned the top spot because schneider's kansas operations leverage the state's i-70 and i-35 corridors for bulk, tanker, and dedicated freight. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Kansas?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in Kansas, average pay ranges from $76,000 to $64,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Agriculture (Wheat, Cattle), Aircraft Manufacturing, Petroleum & Ethanol — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in Kansas right now?
As of 2026, Werner Enterprises, Knight-Swift Transportation are all actively hiring in Kansas. 5 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.