Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (September 2026)
591 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as of September 2026. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads with an average gross weekly revenue of $8,500 and an average $2,000 sign-on bonus. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC follows at $2,657/week gross. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in September 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin vs Wisconsin: the numbers that diverge
| Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Wisconsin top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,600 | $5,277 | +25% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 90% | 80% | +10 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Fond du Lac, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 25% above statewide.
The owner-operator carriers leading Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month
The top of the list is RAY'S TRANSPORT INC at $8,500/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1RAY'S TRANSPORT INC — $8,500/wk
RAY'S TRANSPORT INC leads the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC pays above the 89th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 87th percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,657/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 92nd percentile. WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#3WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC — $8,750/wk
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC pays above the 90th percentile on gross weekly revenue for the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin market. On driver fitness, the carrier ranks in the 93rd percentile per FMCSA SAFER data. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin median.
Also in the top 10: #4 LOAD MONSTER INC at $5,125/wk, #5 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #6 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #7 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #8 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The route mix in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 92% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 93% take-truck-home, 74% pet-friendly, 71% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Wisconsin
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated September 2026.