Trucking Jobs in Waco, TX

Waco's freight story is defined by its position on I-35, the NAFTA superhighway that carries an unending river of trucks between Mexico, Texas, and the U.S. interior. Sitting almost exactly halfway between Dallas and Austin — the two fastest-growing major metros in America — Waco intercepts freight moving between these economic engines and offers distribution access to both at lower cost. L3Harris manufactures defense electronics and sensor systems that ship to military installations worldwide. SpaceX's rocket engine test facility in nearby McGregor creates one of the most unusual freight operations in central Texas — Raptor engines destined for Starship testing arrive from SpaceX's manufacturing facilities and undergo ground testing that literally shakes the ground for miles. Mars Wrigley's candy manufacturing plant produces millions of Snickers bars and M&Ms packages that ship to grocery and convenience store distribution centers nationwide. Baylor University's 20,000+ students create institutional demand. The Magnolia brand (Chip and Joanna Gaines) has transformed Waco's tourism economy, generating hospitality supply freight. Waco's cost of living remains remarkably low despite growing rapidly, making it one of the best-value locations on the I-35 corridor.