Best Trucking Companies in Utah
8 top-ranked carriers hiring in Utah. Compare pay, hiring status, and find the right fit for your driving career.
Utah Trucking Market Overview
Utah's trucking market is growing rapidly alongside the state's booming economy and population. Salt Lake City serves as the primary distribution gateway for the Intermountain West, with I-15 and I-80 creating a major freight crossroads. The state's tech sector growth ('Silicon Slopes'), mining industry, and position between California and Denver make it increasingly important for regional and national freight networks.
Top 8 Companies in Utah
Schneider's Salt Lake City operations serve as a key Western distribution hub connecting I-15 and I-80 freight corridors.
Knight-Swift covers Utah's I-15 and I-80 corridors extensively with OTR and regional positions for all experience levels.
ODFL's Salt Lake City service center offers premium LTL pay in the Intermountain West's largest freight market.
FedEx Freight's Utah terminals handle growing Wasatch Front freight demand with local and linehaul positions.
J.B. Hunt's intermodal operations leverage Salt Lake City's rail infrastructure connecting to West Coast and Midwest markets.
Amazon's growing Salt Lake City fulfillment centers create middle-mile CDL positions with competitive pay.
Werner runs dedicated accounts for Utah's tech and distribution sectors along the Wasatch Front.
Penske operates dedicated fleets for Utah's growing tech sector and mining operations with predictable schedules.
How to read this page. The ranking is our own editorial assessment of how each carrier serves drivers in Utah, based on the lanes, terminals and freight described in each entry. The pay figure is not ours: heavy and tractor-trailer drivers in Utah earn an annual mean of $60,900 per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2025). That covers employed company drivers statewide — not owner-operators, whom the survey excludes — and individual carriers pay above and below it. We publish no per-carrier salary because we have no source for one, and we do not track live vacancy counts: for what is open today, check the carrier's own careers page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Utah
What is the best trucking company to work for in Utah?
Based on our 2026 rankings, Schneider National ranks #1 in Utah. They earned the top spot because of what they run there: Schneider's Salt Lake City operations serve as a key Western distribution hub connecting I-15 and I-80 freight corridors. We do not publish a pay figure per carrier — we have no source for one — so check the carrier's own posting for what the seat pays. The best choice for you depends on your experience level, preferred driving type, and home time needs.
How much do truck drivers make in Utah?
Heavy and tractor-trailer drivers in Utah earn an annual mean of $60,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2025). That is the figure for employed company drivers across the whole state; owner-operators are not in it, because the survey covers employer payrolls only. Individual carriers pay above and below it, and specialised work — tanker, HazMat, oversize — pays more. The state's top industries — Distribution & Fulfillment, Technology (Silicon Slopes), Mining (Copper, Gold) — shape which kinds of driving pay best.
Which trucking companies should I apply to in Utah?
Start with the carriers ranked on this page — Schneider National, Knight-Swift Transportation, Old Dominion Freight Line and the rest of the list all run real freight in Utah, and each entry says what it is best suited to. We do not track live vacancy counts for other carriers, so check the company's own careers page for what is open today. If you would rather one conversation than nine applications, send us your details and we will work the list with you.