Top Military Trucking Companies

The trucking & logistics industry plays a crucial role in supporting military operations — moving equipment, supplies, and personnel both domestically and abroad. Additionally, many carriers actively recruit veterans, offering programs tailored to those who have served. Below are several standout companies that either support military logistics or are very veteran-friendly.

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Top Military-Trucking Companies, focussing on firms that serve military logistics or are military-friendly carriers. If you meant a different definition (e.g., companies hauling military freight specifically for the Department of Defense)

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Delta Force Transport & Logistics

• Local & regional services: They offer “local & regional shipping” using cargo vans, sprinter vans, trailers, etc. in their home base region.

• Expedited freight services: For time-critical shipments, both within U.S. and for global freight.

• Military / government / defense logistics: Specialized service for defense/military freight, including U.S. government agencies, remote/secure destinations.

• Freight brokerage / 3PL: They act as freight broker with nationwide network of carriers.

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Bennett Motor Express, LLC

• Bennett Motor Express (BME) is a division of the Bennett International Group, LLC (BIG), headquartered in McDonough, Georgia.

• Founded in 1974 (as a small intrastate carrier) and has since grown to handle flatbed, step-deck, heavy haul, super heavy haul, government services, and more.

Crowley

• Crowley has strong capabilities in military/defense logistics: surface transportation, over-dimension loads, hazardous goods, global freight. Crowley+1

• They hold major contracts (e.g., surface transport under the Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) for the DoD.

Mercer Transportation

• Mercer describes itself as “one of the largest carriers for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its contractors.

• Their Government Operations Team focuses exclusively on military freight—vehicles, equipment, sensitive loads

• They support a wide range of trailer types and 24/7 tracking.

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

• Werner was recognized as the #3 Military Friendly Company in its revenue category for 2024 thanks to its dedication to veteran hiring and supporting military families.

• Approximately 20% of its workforce is comprised of veterans, and the company has special programs for military transition.

• As a major carrier (fleet size, multi-national operations) it provides breadth of opportunities.

Schneider National, Inc.

• Schneider has been featured repeatedly on lists of “military-friendly employers” in the trucking/transportation sector.

• Their veteran-specific programs include expedited hire processes, veteran-owner-operator opportunities, and partnerships with Reserve/Guard units.

• Why this matters: Veterans with driving experience or looking to get their CDL may find a good path with Schneider’s supportive infrastructure.

TMC Transportation, Inc.

• TMC flatbed carrier highlights that over 36% of its flatbed fleet drivers are veterans.

• They explicitly emphasize valuing the skills and experience veterans bring (discipline, situational awareness, team work).Why this matters: For a veteran interested in flatbed hauling (which can be more demanding), TMC offers a veteran-rich culture and path.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

• Recognized by veteran-job-oriented publications for being among trucking companies most friendly to military hires.

• Large scale carrier with many business segments (truckload, intermodal, dedicated) meaning potentially diverse opportunities for veterans.

• Why this matters: For veterans looking for flexibility in types of driving or roles (not just over-the-road but regional, dedicated, intermodal) J.B. Hunt offers breadth.