Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Caldwell, Idaho (July 2026)
Through July 2026, 438 carriers in Caldwell, Idaho contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. INLAND EMPIRE LLC follows at $7,875/week gross. Idaho freight runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with large agricultural exports of potatoes, dairy, and barley and the Boise metro serving as the main regional distribution center.
What changed in July 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Caldwell, Idaho this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $8,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads the Caldwell, Idaho market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC sits in the 94th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Caldwell, Idaho carriers. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 96th percentile. Lanefinder's application data flags ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC as a responsive employer.
#2INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC pays above the 83rd percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Caldwell, Idaho market.
#3WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. Lanefinder's application data flags WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #5 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #6 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk.
What Caldwell, Idaho drivers actually run
6% of Caldwell, Idaho's active CDL postings are regional and 93% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Caldwell, Idaho postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 75% and riders-allowed at 73%.
Caldwell, Idaho vs Idaho: the numbers that diverge
Caldwell, Idaho's biggest divergence from Idaho is on average weekly pay, 6% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Idaho
Idaho CDL work runs on I-84 / I-86 through the Snake River Plain, with Boise serving as the regional distribution hub. Agricultural exports — potatoes, dairy, barley — generate heavy outbound reefer freight, especially in late summer and fall. Boise's growing semiconductor sector (Micron) and broader tech presence add high-value freight. Cost of living in the Boise metro is rising but stays below the West Coast metros. Idaho has a moderate graduated state income tax. Winter on US-95 north of Boise is more severe than newcomers expect.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Caldwell, Idaho
- CDL driver salary in Caldwell, Idaho
- Best owner-operator companies in Idaho
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated July 2026.