Updated July 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Edmonds, Washington (July 2026)
Edmonds, Washington's owner-operator market includes 437 active carriers as of July 2026. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $5,500. INLAND EMPIRE LLC follows at $7,875/week gross. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in July 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Edmonds, Washington'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 Edmonds, Washington ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. ROLLING ON WHEELS LLC ranks in the 96th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. The carrier tracks as a responsive employer on Lanefinder's data.
#2INLAND EMPIRE LLC — $7,875/wk
INLAND EMPIRE LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 89th percentile across Edmonds, Washington.
#3OVERLOG INC — $7,250/wk
Lanefinder's application data flags OVERLOG INC as a responsive employer.
Also in the top 10: #4 WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC at $2,437/wk, #5 Rickman Transport, LLC at $9,250/wk, #6 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #7 BB8 FREIGHT CO at $12,666/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 TP TRUCKING at $8,500/wk.
What Edmonds, Washington drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Edmonds, Washington this month, 6% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Edmonds, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 92% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 72% riders-allowed.
How Edmonds, Washington compares to Washington
| Edmonds, Washington | Washington top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $7,013 | $6,825 | +3% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 82% | 88% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, riders-allowed policies is where Edmonds, Washington differs most from Washington — 6 points below statewide.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes on I-90 (Snoqualmie, Stevens) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through April. Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Edmonds, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Edmonds, Washington
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The methodology behind the rankings
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated July 2026.