Best Trucking Companies in Texas
10 top-ranked carriers hiring in Texas. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Texas Trucking Market Overview
Texas is the largest trucking market in the United States by virtually every measure — most CDL holders, most registered trucks, most freight tonnage. The state's size, oil and gas industry, cross-border trade with Mexico (Laredo is the busiest land port in the Western Hemisphere), and massive population centers (DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin) create unmatched freight diversity. Every major carrier maintains significant Texas operations.
Top 10 Companies in Texas
Knight-Swift's massive presence in Texas means more open positions, more terminals, and more route options than any other carrier in the state.
Groendyke dominates Texas's petroleum tanker market, hauling crude oil, refined products, and chemicals across the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast.
Schneider's tanker, intermodal, and dedicated divisions all thrive in Texas's enormous and diverse freight market.
J.B. Hunt's dedicated and intermodal divisions serve Texas's massive retail and cross-border freight with premium pay.
ODFL's extensive Texas service center network offers premium LTL pay across the state's major metros.
FedEx Freight operates massive Texas terminal operations in DFW, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.
Landstar gives Texas owner-operators access to the state's enormous oil field, flatbed, and heavy haul freight market.
Walmart operates multiple Texas distribution centers and their private fleet positions pay industry-leading wages.
Amazon's Texas fulfillment center network (DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin) offers thousands of middle-mile CDL positions.
Saia's deep Texas roots and expanding terminal network offer competitive LTL city and road driver positions statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Texas
What is the best trucking company to work for in Texas?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Knight-Swift Transportation ranks #1 in Texas with an average pay of $68,000 per year. They earned the top spot because knight-swift's massive presence in texas means more open positions, more terminals, and more route options than any other carrier in the state. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Texas?
Pay varies by carrier and position type. Among the top companies in Texas, average pay ranges from $72,000 to $68,000 per year for company drivers. Owner-operators and specialized drivers (tanker, HazMat) can earn significantly more. The state's top industries — Oil & Gas (Permian Basin), Cross-Border Trade (Mexico), Petrochemical (Gulf Coast) — influence which types of driving pay the most.
Which trucking companies are hiring in Texas right now?
As of 2026, Knight-Swift Transportation, Groendyke Transport, Schneider National, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Amazon Freight are all actively hiring in Texas. 3 additional companies are also hiring at a steady pace. Companies marked as "Selective" are hiring but have stricter experience requirements.