Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in East Providence, Rhode Island (May 2026)
As of May 2026, 487 carriers in East Providence, Rhode Island are posting active jobs for owner-operators. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,491 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. Zmile Inc follows at $3,166/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 May 2026
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East Providence, Rhode Island's top owner-operator carriers right now
The top of the list is YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC at $5,491/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC — $5,491/wk
YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC leads the East Providence, Rhode Island market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's top FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance, in the 98th percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in East Providence, Rhode Island.
#2Zmile Inc — $3,166/wk
Zmile Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#3AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC — $2,416/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC as a responsive employer. AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC guarantees weekly pay — useful when freight slows down.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is the only East Providence, Rhode Island top-10 carrier that guarantees weekly pay regardless of miles run.
Also in the top 10: #4 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #5 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #6 IKKO LOGISTICS LLC at $8,250/wk, #7 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #8 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/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 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across East Providence, Rhode Island CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% 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
- Best trucking companies in East Providence, Rhode Island
- CDL driver salary in East Providence, Rhode Island
- Best owner-operator companies in Rhode Island
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 May 2026.