Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Alexandria, Louisiana (May 2026)
592 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Alexandria, Louisiana this May 2026. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. Zmile Inc follows at $2,987/week gross. Louisiana handles some of the highest freight tonnage in the US through the Port of New Orleans and Port of South Louisiana on the lower Mississippi, with heavy petrochemical and energy freight on I-10 / I-20 / I-49.
What changed in May 2026
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How Alexandria, Louisiana compares to Louisiana
| Alexandria, Louisiana | Louisiana top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,092 | $5,867 | +21% |
| Dedicated routes | 54% | 40% | +14 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 85% | 79% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Alexandria, Louisiana differs most from Louisiana — 21% above statewide.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Alexandria, Louisiana this month
The top of the list is YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC at $5,491/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads the Alexandria, Louisiana market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Alexandria, Louisiana median.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,987/wk
Zmile Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#3Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 92nd percentile across Alexandria, Louisiana. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 99th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,300/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #7 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #8 TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC at $8,500/wk, #9 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #10 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk.
What Alexandria, Louisiana drivers actually run
The route mix in Alexandria, Louisiana this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 2% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Alexandria, Louisiana CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Louisiana
Louisiana handles some of the highest freight tonnage in the US through the Port of New Orleans and the Port of South Louisiana on the lower Mississippi. Petrochemical and energy freight on I-10 / I-20 / I-49 is the dominant industrial segment. Hurricane season (June-November) drives both shutdowns and rebound-rate spikes; insurance premiums are correspondingly elevated. Louisiana has a low-to-moderate graduated state income tax. New Orleans bridge restrictions and Atchafalaya Basin weather can complicate route planning. Cost of living is below the national average.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Alexandria, Louisiana
- CDL driver salary in Alexandria, Louisiana
- Best owner-operator companies in Louisiana
Where this data comes from
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated May 2026.