Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Brentwood, Tennessee (May 2026)
Through May 2026, 663 carriers in Brentwood, Tennessee contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $4,500. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC follows at $5,491/week gross. Tennessee is a critical national freight crossroads: Memphis hosts the FedEx global air hub and a major trucking interchange on I-40 / I-55, while Nashville-area automotive and manufacturing plants drive dense I-65 / I-24 lane activity.
What changed in May 2026
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Brentwood, Tennessee's top owner-operator carriers right now
The top of the list is TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $4,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC — $4,500/wk
TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC is number-one in Brentwood, Tennessee this month on the composite ranking. TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC ranks in the 97th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC ranks in the 98th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Brentwood, Tennessee median.
The top sign-on bonus in Brentwood, Tennessee's top 10 is YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's — $2,000.
#3Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc sits in the 93rd percentile for gross weekly revenue among Brentwood, Tennessee carriers. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 99th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,525/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #7 Zmile Inc at $2,175/wk, #8 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #9 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #10 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Brentwood, Tennessee
The route mix in Brentwood, Tennessee this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 89% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Brentwood, Tennessee CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 25% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 75% pet-friendly, 72% riders-allowed.
How Brentwood, Tennessee compares to Tennessee
| Brentwood, Tennessee | Tennessee top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,998 | $5,489 | +9% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 85% | 90% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Brentwood, Tennessee sits 9% above the Tennessee baseline.
Driving CDL in Tennessee
Tennessee is a critical national freight crossroads: Memphis hosts the FedEx Express World Hub — one of the world's largest air cargo hubs by tonnage — and a major trucking interchange on I-40 / I-55, with the nightly sort cycle generating enormous regional dispatch demand. Nashville-area automotive (Nissan Smyrna) and manufacturing drive dense I-65 / I-24 lane activity. Cost of living is below the national average; Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. East TN (Chattanooga, Knoxville) is mountain-adjacent — I-40 east through the Smokies and I-24 across Monteagle pass have real winter weight.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Brentwood, Tennessee
- CDL driver salary in Brentwood, Tennessee
- Best owner-operator companies in Tennessee
Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.