Best Trucking Companies in Missouri
9 top-ranked carriers hiring in Missouri. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Missouri Trucking Market Overview
Missouri sits at the crossroads of America's freight network, with St. Louis and Kansas City serving as major logistics hubs on opposite sides of the state. Prime Inc., one of the largest privately held carriers, is headquartered in Springfield. I-70 connects the two metro areas, while I-44 links Springfield to St. Louis, and I-55 provides Mississippi River corridor access. The state's central location means drivers can reach a large portion of the U.S. population within a day's drive.
Top 9 Companies in Missouri
Prime is headquartered in Springfield, MO, and offers Missouri drivers direct access to their training campus, reefer, tanker, and flatbed divisions.
FedEx Freight's St. Louis and Kansas City terminals serve two of the Midwest's largest freight markets with strong LTL positions.
Schneider leverages Missouri's central position for intermodal, tanker, and dedicated freight across multiple divisions.
ODFL's Missouri service centers offer premium LTL pay at the junction of I-44, I-70, and I-55.
TForce's Missouri terminals offer Teamsters union wages at the crossroads of multiple major freight corridors.
Heartland runs regional lanes through Missouri's extensive highway network with consistent home time options.
ABF's Missouri terminals serve the central U.S. LTL market with Teamsters representation and strong benefits.
Werner runs dedicated distribution freight for Missouri's major retailers and food processors with accessible entry.
Crete Carrier's central U.S. operations cover Missouri with dry van and Shaffer Trucking reefer options.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Missouri
What is the best trucking company to work for in Missouri?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Prime Inc. ranks #1 in Missouri with an average pay of $65,000 per year. They earned the top spot because prime is headquartered in springfield, mo, and offers missouri drivers direct access to their training campus, reefer, tanker, and flatbed divisions. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Missouri?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in Missouri, average pay ranges from $65,000 to $65,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Distribution & Logistics, Automotive (Ford, GM plants), Agriculture (Soybeans, Cattle) — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in Missouri right now?
As of 2026, Prime Inc., Schneider National, Werner Enterprises are all actively hiring in Missouri. 5 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.