Best Trucking Companies in New York
10 top-ranked carriers hiring in New York. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
New York Trucking Market Overview
New York's trucking market is the most demanding and highest-paying in the country. NYC's five boroughs present unmatched delivery challenges — congestion, parking restrictions, bridge/tunnel tolls, and tight delivery windows push pay rates to national highs. Upstate New York offers a different market with agricultural, manufacturing, and distribution freight along the I-90 Thruway. Drivers with NYC delivery experience are in extremely high demand.
Top 10 Companies in New York
UPS tractor-trailer positions in the NYC metro area are among the highest-paying CDL jobs in the country with full Teamsters benefits and pension.
XPO's dense New York terminal network provides home-daily LTL positions throughout the metro area and upstate.
ODFL's New York terminals pay the highest LTL rates in their system, reflecting the massive freight demand and cost of living.
FedEx Freight's New York operations handle enormous metropolitan freight volume with premium city and linehaul pay.
TForce's Teamsters contract provides premium wages for New York drivers navigating the most challenging delivery environment in the country.
Amazon's massive NYC-area fulfillment network (Staten Island, Queens, NJ) creates abundant middle-mile CDL jobs with premium metro pay.
Estes' New York terminals offer competitive LTL pay with ESOP ownership, serving both the metro area and upstate markets.
Penske operates dedicated fleets for New York's retail and food service industries with local metro-area routes.
NFI handles port-related drayage and dedicated freight in the NY/NJ metro area with competitive driver packages.
Saia's expanding New York presence includes new terminals in the metro area and upstate with competitive hourly rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in New York
What is the best trucking company to work for in New York?
Based on our 2026 rankings, UPS (Tractor-Trailer Division) ranks #1 in New York with an average pay of $100,000 per year. They earned the top spot because ups tractor-trailer positions in the nyc metro area are among the highest-paying cdl jobs in the country with full teamsters benefits and pension. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in New York?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in New York, average pay ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Retail & Food Distribution, Port Drayage (NY/NJ), Construction Materials — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in New York right now?
As of 2026, XPO, Amazon Freight, Saia Inc. are all actively hiring in New York. 5 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.