The best dry van trucking company to work for in 2027 depends on what matters most to you. Pay is important. So are home time, miles, freight, equipment, benefits, and how a company treats its drivers. That is why your search should not start with somebody else's definition of "best." It should start with yours.

If you're comparing full truckload (FTL) carriers based on earning potential, Crete Carrier/Shaffer Trucking, Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), Barr-Nunn Transportation, K&B Transportation, and E.W. Wylie stand out heading into 2027.

The best lease-purchase trucking companies in 2026 offer consistent freight, quality equipment, reliable maintenance support, flexible lease terms, and driver support. Prime Inc., Schneider, Dart Transit Company, Hirschbach Motor Lines, and PAM Transport are among the companies drivers may want to compare. Competitive Equipment Sales (CES), an ATS sister company, also leases commercial equipment to independent contractors.

"You think I can't do it? Watch this."

Long hours behind the wheel. Unpredictable schedules. Fast food stops.

In this episode of Beyond the Road, Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) Recruiting Manager Jeron sits down with Omar, a specialized flatbed driver who's become known for his calm, prepared, "one-step-at-a-time" approach to trucking. A quick exchange about football soon turns into a genuine discussion about winter driving tips, life on the road, and why mental resets, patience, and planning matter so much for professional truck drivers.

Do you dream of having your business name on the side of your truck? Maybe on the side of a whole fleet of trucks?

Key Takeaways:

Do you hear those jingle bells ringing?