Updated September 2026
Best Owner-Operator Companies in Gulfport, Mississippi (September 2026)
For owner-operators in Gulfport, Mississippi, Lanefinder tracks 579 carriers 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. Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south, with agricultural freight of cotton, soybeans, and catfish, and automotive assembly adding volume from the Nissan plant in Canton.
What changed in September 2026
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Gulfport, Mississippi vs Mississippi: the numbers that diverge
| Gulfport, Mississippi | Mississippi top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $6,520 | $5,548 | +18% |
| Dedicated routes | 46% | 37% | +9 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 92% | 86% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Gulfport, Mississippi differs most from Mississippi — 18% above statewide.
Where owner-operator pay is strongest in Gulfport, Mississippi 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 tops the Gulfport, Mississippi ranking with the strongest composite score across pay, safety, benefits, and operational signals. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 94th percentile across Gulfport, Mississippi. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC ranks in the 87th percentile for driver fitness on FMCSA SAFER data. RAY'S TRANSPORT INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
#2WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC — $2,657/wk
WINNERS TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 92nd percentile. Driver applications get a faster-than-median response in Gulfport, Mississippi.
#3WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC — $8,750/wk
WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC's gross weekly revenue ranks in the 94th percentile across Gulfport, Mississippi. Strongest FMCSA dimension is driver fitness — 93rd percentile. WESTERN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC tracks as a responsive employer on application-response data.
Also in the top 10: #4 TITANIUM AMERICAN TRUCKING INC at $6,250/wk, #5 WIDER GROUP INC at $6,250/wk, #6 BLUE LIGHTNING LOGISTICS at $7,000/wk, #7 LOAD MONSTER INC at $2,450/wk, #8 Ali Star Inc at $10,000/wk, #9 C & G TRANSPORTATION INC at $7,500/wk, #10 COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION LLC at $4,366/wk.
Lane mix and benefits across Gulfport, Mississippi
The route mix in Gulfport, Mississippi this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 91% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Gulfport, Mississippi postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 93%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 73% and riders-allowed at 71%.
Driving CDL in Mississippi
Mississippi trucking runs I-10 along the Gulf Coast and I-20 / I-55 north-south. Agricultural freight (cotton, soybeans, catfish) is the dominant outbound segment. Automotive assembly at the Nissan plant in Canton (just north of Jackson) adds parts-and-finished-vehicle lanes. Cost of living is the lowest in the country, which substantially helps comp math even at modest headline pay rates. Mississippi has a moderate graduated state income tax. Gulf Coast hurricane season is the major weather variable; inland MS is generally easier driving than its Gulf coastline.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Gulfport, Mississippi
- CDL driver salary in Gulfport, Mississippi
- Best owner-operator companies in Mississippi
How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated September 2026.