Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Cedar Falls, Iowa (July 2026)
Lanefinder tracks 586 owner-operator carriers hiring in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Rankings below reflect July 2026 data: pay percentiles, FMCSA safety, benefit prevalence, and operational performance. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,437/week gross. Iowa freight is shaped by its agricultural output — corn, soybeans, and ethanol — moving on I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south, with Des Moines serving as the primary distribution crossroads.
What changed in July 2026
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How Cedar Falls, Iowa compares to Iowa
| Cedar Falls, Iowa | Iowa top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,554 | $5,587 | +17% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 90% | 82% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Cedar Falls, Iowa's biggest divergence from Iowa is on average weekly pay, 17% above the state baseline.
Cedar Falls, Iowa's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 Cedar Falls, Iowa ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC pays above the 84th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Cedar Falls, Iowa market.
Also in the top 10: #4 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #7 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #8 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #9 DAHL TRUCKING LLC at $3,750/wk, #10 JK MOVING & STORAGE INC at $4,975/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Cedar Falls, Iowa
The route mix in Cedar Falls, Iowa this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Cedar Falls, Iowa CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Iowa
Iowa freight is shaped by the state's agricultural output — corn, soybeans, ethanol, pork — moving on the I-80 east-west and I-35 north-south corridors. Des Moines serves as the primary distribution crossroads. Cedar Rapids and Davenport (Quad Cities) add manufacturing and food-processing freight. Iowa runs a moderate graduated state income tax; living costs are among the lowest in the Midwest. Winter is severe — wind off the prairie plus drifting snow plus black ice on I-80 makes route timing genuinely consequential from December through March.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Cedar Falls, Iowa
- CDL driver salary in Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Best owner-operator companies in Iowa
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.