Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Biloxi, Mississippi (May 2026)
Biloxi, Mississippi, May 2026: 579 active owner-operator carriers. 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. Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south, with agricultural freight of cotton, soybeans, and catfish, and automotive assembly adding volume from the Nissan plant in Canton.
What changed in May 2026
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How Biloxi, Mississippi compares to Mississippi
| Biloxi, Mississippi | Mississippi top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,134 | $5,729 | +25% |
| Dedicated routes | 47% | 40% | +7 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Biloxi, Mississippi differs most from Mississippi — 25% above statewide.
Biloxi, Mississippi's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 Biloxi, Mississippi market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,987/wk
Zmile Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Biloxi, Mississippi.
#3Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 92nd percentile across Biloxi, Mississippi. Performance Trucking Inc's top FMCSA dimension 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 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
What Biloxi, Mississippi drivers actually run
8% of Biloxi, Mississippi's active CDL postings are regional and 90% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Biloxi, Mississippi postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 74% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in Mississippi
Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south. Agricultural freight (cotton, soybeans, catfish) is the dominant outbound segment. Automotive assembly at the Nissan plant in Canton (just north of Jackson) adds parts-and-finished-vehicle lanes. Cost of living is the lowest in the country, which substantially helps comp math even at modest headline pay rates. Mississippi has a moderate graduated state income tax. Gulf Coast hurricane season is the major weather variable; inland MS is generally easier driving than its Gulf coastline.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Biloxi, Mississippi
- CDL driver salary in Biloxi, Mississippi
- Best owner-operator companies in Mississippi
Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.