Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Cicero, Illinois (July 2026)
682 owner-operator carriers are hiring in Cicero, Illinois this July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. Performance Trucking Inc follows at $8,000/week gross. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
What changed in July 2026
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Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Cicero, Illinois 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 leads the Cicero, Illinois market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2Performance Trucking Inc — $8,000/wk
Performance Trucking Inc's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 93rd percentile across Cicero, Illinois.
#3WINNERS 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.
Also in the top 10: #4 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #5 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #6 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #7 OVERLOG INC at $3,145/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 POPE TRANSPORT INC at $7,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Cicero, Illinois
Of active CDL postings in Cicero, Illinois this month, 11% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Cicero, Illinois CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 91% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Cicero, Illinois vs Illinois: the numbers that diverge
| Cicero, Illinois | Illinois top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riders-allowed policies | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 84% | 78% | +6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 49% | 54% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Cicero, Illinois differs most from Illinois — 8 points above statewide.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Cicero, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Cicero, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Illinois
How we compile these rankings
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.