Updated May 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Greeley, Colorado (May 2026)
477 carriers are hiring owner-operators in Greeley, Colorado right now, per Lanefinder's May 2026 snapshot. 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 $2,987/week gross. Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 cross at Denver, with energy-sector freight from the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin's Niobrara play in Weld County and growing produce flows out of the Western Slope.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Greeley, Colorado differs from the Colorado baseline
| Greeley, Colorado | Colorado top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,771 | $5,664 | +20% |
| Dedicated routes | 51% | 39% | +12 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Greeley, Colorado sits 20% above the Colorado baseline.
The owner-operator carriers leading Greeley, Colorado 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 leads the Greeley, Colorado market on combined gross revenue and ranking score this month. Strongest FMCSA dimension is hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2Zmile Inc — $2,987/wk
Zmile Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on hours-of-service compliance — 98th percentile. Zmile Inc responds to driver applications more reliably than the Greeley, Colorado median.
#3INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC — $7,000/wk
INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 85th percentile across Greeley, Colorado. INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 98th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #5 TAZ TRUCKING INC at $10,999/wk, #6 D-LINE TRUCKING INC at $5,750/wk, #7 AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC at $2,300/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.
How drivers spend their time on the road in Greeley, Colorado
Of active CDL postings in Greeley, Colorado this month, 7% are regional and 91% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Greeley, Colorado postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 94%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 76% and riders-allowed at 73%.
Driving CDL in Colorado
Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 crossroads at Denver, with I-70 westbound the gateway to the Mountain West. Mountain passes and canyons — Eisenhower Tunnel (above 11,000 ft), Vail Pass, and Glenwood Canyon — are the dominant operational variable. Chain laws are aggressively enforced on I-70 from September through May. Elevation affects engine performance, brakes, and HOS realism. Cost of living along the Front Range is high relative to the Mountain West interior. Colorado has a moderate flat state income tax. Western Slope produce, northern Permian energy, and Denver last-mile distribution round out the lane mix.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Greeley, Colorado
- CDL driver salary in Greeley, Colorado
- Best owner-operator companies in Colorado
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.