Best Owner Operator Companies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ranked by pay, safety, responsiveness, and driver benefits from 596 carriers with active job listings.
across top 50 carriers
avg FMCSA percentile
of 50 respond within 24h
across top 50 carriers
How We Rank Companies
Our rankings are based on real data from active job listings and public safety records. Each company is scored across four categories weighted by driver priority research.
Pay percentile from active job listings, plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency.
Weighted FMCSA safety score — unsafe driving and HOS compliance count double vs other categories.
Tiered benefits scoring: medical, 401k, dental, vision, paid time off, and driver lifestyle perks.
Carrier responsiveness to applications and fleet size relative to other companies in this ranking.
Safety data sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System. Our composite scores are independently calculated and may differ from FMCSA's internal percentiles. This ranking is not endorsed or certified by the FMCSA or the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Top 50 Carriers
Sorted by overall
MILLER TRANSFER AND RIGGING CO
$8,000
94th pctl
80/100
1
WIDER GROUP INC
$6,250
66th pctl
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2
BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS
$7,000
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on82th pctl
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1
C & G TRANSPORTATION INC
$7,500
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on86th pctl
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1
Ali Star Inc
$10,000
Avg. +$500 sign-on73th pctl
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2
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC
$4,975
87th pctl
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4
M&D TRANSPORT
$7,000
89th pctl
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1
TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC
$8,500
85th pctl
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1
MEGA TRUCKS INC
$13,500
Avg. +$100 sign-on50th pctl
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2
Goldway Trans LLC
$11,000
Avg. +$500 sign-on50th pctl
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1
ITF Group
$8,000
80th pctl
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1
FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC
$3,750
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on100th pctl
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1
LUXOR DRIVE INC
$11,500
82th pctl
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1
TIM RYAN TRUCKING LLC
$8,500
88th pctl
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1
CO Lines Inc
$7,500
50th pctl
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1
SUPERTRANSPORT LLC
$10,000
54th pctl
—
1
SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION
$4,000
88th pctl
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1
BIG JOHN EXPEDITED INC
$11,500
63th pctl
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1
LEGACY CARGO LLC
$11,000
50th pctl
—
1
WLC GROUP INC
$3,125
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on77th pctl
84/100
2
EXPRESS CR INC
$3,250
Avg. +$1,998 sign-on67th pctl
92/100
1
J & H TRUCKING INC
$3,300
Avg. +$500 sign-on84th pctl
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1
Voyager Express
$3,500
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on81th pctl
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2
Blue Diamond Transportation LLC
$4,750
54th pctl
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2
J & J Oil LLC
$9,000
58th pctl
—
1
ICD FREIGHT INC
$5,850
74th pctl
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1
ALBA TRANS INC
$4,375
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
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2
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY
$2,550
59th pctl
100/100
1
A & H INC
$5,250
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on79th pctl
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1
Black & Blue Transport LLC
$9,000
50th pctl
—
1
IMG TRUCKING
$2,350
Avg. +$1,000 sign-on72th pctl
83/100
1
MAX MOVE LLC
$2,750
68th pctl
83/100
2
VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP
$8,125
Avg. +$1,100 sign-on68th pctl
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2
OTRL Recruiting
$2,600
50th pctl
89/100
1
LINESTAR EXPRESS LLC
$12,500
45th pctl
—
1
AN ENTERPRISE INC
$4,833
80th pctl
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3
LANDSHARK LOGISTICS GROUP LLC
$8,000
50th pctl
—
1
MILESTONE TRUCKING LLC
$5,125
Avg. +$2,000 sign-on50th pctl
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2
EOS Trucking Inc.
$2,437
80th pctl
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4
HORIZON TRANSPORTATION
$7,500
50th pctl
—
1
BREEZE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
$5,250
50th pctl
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2
REAL TRUCKING INC
$4,100
50th pctl
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2
STRAIGHT LOGISTICS INC
$12,500
55th pctl
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1
BSL EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
$1,900
75th pctl
90/100
1
REVEL TRANSPORT LLC
$10,000
50th pctl
—
1
R.H. Hummer Jr. Inc
$2,500
Avg. +$3,000 sign-on81th pctl
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2
B&Z LOGISTICS INC
$2,500
50th pctl
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1
GOLDEN CIRCLE GROUP INC
$5,312
50th pctl
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4
Wynne Transport Service
$5,000
50th pctl
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2
Bakers Express
$5,000
50th pctl
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1
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 596 carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, MILLER TRANSFER AND RIGGING CO ranks #1 overall with a composite score of 81.7 out of 100, combining revenue, safety record, employer responsiveness, and driver benefits.
MEGA TRUCKS INC offers the highest gross weekly revenue at $13,500/week (approximately $702,000/year) based on their current active job listings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Top earners there make up to $13,500/week (90th percentile).
Yes — 37 of the 50 ranked owner operator companies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa advertise gross weekly revenue that works out to $200,000+ per year. MILLER TRANSFER AND RIGGING CO leads at $416,000/year.
FIVE STAR TRUCKING INC has the highest FMCSA safety percentile at the 100th among ranked carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Safety scores are based on federal inspection and violation data across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, and hours-of-service categories.
Among the top 50 carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 31 offer medical insurance, 17 offer 401(k), 39 allow pets, 43 allow riders, 1 offer guaranteed pay, 20 offer dedicated routes. BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS leads with 8 of 9 tracked benefit categories.
JAROGROUP TRANSPORT COMPANY has the highest responsiveness score of 100/100 and carries the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they consistently review and respond to driver applications quickly. Overall, 8 of the 50 ranked companies carry the Responsive Employer badge, meaning they review and respond to applications within 24 hours.
There are currently 75 open owner operator positions across the top 50 carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC has the most openings with 4 active listings.
Our rankings use four weighted factors: gross revenue at 30% (average weekly gross from active job listings with outlier removal), safety record at 25% (FMCSA violation percentiles), driver benefits at 25% (fuel surcharge, base plate programs, lease purchase, dedicated routes), and operational quality at 20% (employer responsiveness and fleet size). Rankings are updated continuously as new job listings are posted, reflecting 596 carriers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.