Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (May 2026)
592 owner-operator carriers are currently posting jobs in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as of May 2026. 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 $2,925/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 May 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 | $7,041 | $5,399 | +30% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 88% | 79% | +9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Fond du Lac, Wisconsin differs most from Wisconsin — 30% above statewide.
The owner-operator carriers leading Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month
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 is number-one in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month on the composite ranking. 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 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,925/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 — $2,600/wk
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC responds to driver applications more reliably than the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin median. Pay is guaranteed on a weekly minimum.
AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC stands alone in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin's top 10 on guaranteed pay — every other ranked carrier here pays per-mile or per-load.
Also in the top 10: #4 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #7 SWEET EXPRESS LLC at $8,500/wk, #8 INLAND EMPIRE LLC at $7,875/wk, #9 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #10 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The route mix in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this month tilts OTR: 7% regional, 91% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Fond du Lac, Wisconsin CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 94% take-truck-home, 75% 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 May 2026.