Western Express

Western Express, Inc. is a privately owned logistics and truckload carrier based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1991. The company operates one of the largest fleets in the industry, featuring over 3,300 power units and more than 8,100 trailers, equipped with advanced safety and GPS tracking technology. Western Express provides a wide range of transportation services, including truckload shipping, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal shipping, brokerage services, and logistics solutions. With six strategic terminals across the U.S., the company efficiently serves various freight needs throughout North America. Recognized as the largest woman-owned truckload carrier in America, Western Express emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer-focused solutions. The company also prioritizes driver support, offering competitive pay, benefits, and a family-oriented culture.

Transportation/trucking/railroad Nashville, United States Founded 1990 ~795 employees

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Employees
795
-0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$692K
Revenue ~$550M
12-month attrition
10.3%
Tech: 4.2%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
16
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Western Express went from 761 employees in Jul 2023 to 795 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 25 people joined, 26 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other621
Operations53
HR40
Sales34
Success24
Engineering12
Finance7
Marketing4

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.