Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Caldwell, Idaho (May 2026)
Through May 2026, 442 carriers in Caldwell, Idaho contract owner-operators across the lanes Lanefinder tracks. Zmile Inc leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $3,233. TAZ TRUCKING INC follows at $10,999/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 May 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Caldwell, Idaho this month
The top of the list is Zmile Inc at $3,233/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1Zmile Inc — $3,233/wk
Zmile Inc tops the Caldwell, Idaho ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. On hours-of-service compliance, the carrier ranks in the 98th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Caldwell, Idaho.
#2TAZ TRUCKING INC — $10,999/wk
TAZ TRUCKING INC sits in the 97th percentile for gross weekly revenue among Caldwell, Idaho carriers. TAZ TRUCKING INC ranks in the 83rd percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data.
For pure pay maximization, TAZ TRUCKING INC beats the #1-ranked carrier weekly at $10,999.
#3D-LINE TRUCKING INC — $5,750/wk
D-LINE TRUCKING INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Caldwell, Idaho median.
Also in the top 10: #4 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,300/wk, #5 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #6 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #8 GNS TRUCKING INC at $9,000/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 TITAN FREIGHT LINES INC at $8,500/wk.
What Caldwell, Idaho drivers actually run
7% of Caldwell, Idaho's active CDL postings are regional and 92% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Caldwell, Idaho postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 76% and riders-allowed at 74%.
Caldwell, Idaho vs Idaho: the numbers that diverge
Caldwell, Idaho's biggest divergence from Idaho is on average weekly pay, 4% 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 May 2026.