Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in East Providence, Rhode Island (July 2026)
As of July 2026, 482 carriers in East Providence, Rhode Island are posting active jobs for owner-operators. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,437/week gross. Rhode Island is the smallest state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, with the Port of Providence handling bulk cargo and the Providence metro serving as a distribution point for southern New England.
What changed in July 2026
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East Providence, Rhode Island's top owner-operator carriers right now
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 East Providence, Rhode Island market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 93rd percentile across East Providence, Rhode Island. Top FMCSA dimension here is driver fitness, in the 96th percentile. Application-response data flags this carrier as a responsive employer.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,437/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 96th percentile. 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 88th percentile across East Providence, Rhode Island.
Also in the top 10: #4 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 OVERLOG INC at $3,613/wk, #7 Ali Star Inc at $9,000/wk, #8 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #9 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #10 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $8,250/wk.
How drivers spend their time on the road in East Providence, Rhode Island
Of active CDL postings in East Providence, Rhode Island this month, 7% are regional and 92% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across East Providence, Rhode Island CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 94% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Where East Providence, Rhode Island differs from the Rhode Island baseline
East Providence, Rhode Island's biggest divergence from Rhode Island is on average weekly pay, 3% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest US state by area but sits directly on I-95 connecting Boston and Providence, putting it in the dense Northeast freight corridor. The Port of Providence handles bulk cargo (oil and aggregates especially). The Providence metro serves as a regional distribution point for southern New England. Cost of living is high; Rhode Island has a moderate graduated state income tax. The state's small geography means most regional drivers based here spend significant time in MA, CT, and NY — treat RI as an I-95 transit waypoint.
Related guides
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How we compile these rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated July 2026.