Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Carrollton, Texas (July 2026)
Lanefinder's index counts 657 active owner-operator carriers in Carrollton, Texas this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,437/week gross. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in July 2026
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Carrollton, Texas vs Texas: the numbers that diverge
| Carrollton, Texas | Texas top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $5,961 | $5,305 | +12% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 80% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Carrollton, Texas differs most from Texas — 12% above statewide.
The owner-operator carriers leading Carrollton, Texas this month
The top of the list is ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC at $5,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC — $5,500/wk
ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tops the Carrollton, Texas ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for hours-of-service compliance on FMCSA SAFER data. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 90th percentile across Carrollton, Texas.
Also in the top 10: #4 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #5 TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC at $8,500/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 Freight X LLC at $6,000/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk.
What Carrollton, Texas drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Carrollton, Texas this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Carrollton, Texas CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 90% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Carrollton, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Carrollton, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Texas
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 July 2026.